The end of combat operations in Iraq, where do we go from here?; life in the ghost town of Pincher, Okla.; the Ptarmigan as a bellwether of climate change; the Detroit symphony orchestra faces deep cuts; one in six Americans on federal aid; the U.S. Open begins; listener opinions on Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally; Iraq veterans talk aobut what they achieved; a look at this year's only new bank; the social and cultural need for scandal.
The Ptarmigan, a mountain bird known in Colorado for its camouflaged exterior, may be at risk due to climate change. Because the birds are limited to alpine habitats, scientists worry for their survival as temperatures rise and snow and ice melt. Last week, environmentalists began a campaign to designate the bird as a threatened species. If the designation is accepted and approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it would require action to combat the threat of climate change, which could lead to legislation to reduce carbon emissions.
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