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The American Pika was denied status as an endangered species as of February, but despite its lack of protection by the Endangered Species Act, it could serve as a perfect example for how endangered species can be used as a tool for stronger regulations around greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. The pika is one of the many animals who rely on particular temperatures in its habitat for survival. As the globe warms, the Pika has been moving higher up in elevation to escape warmer temperatures. But it only has so high it can go before it runs out of room and is faced with either a rapid (and unlikely) evolution or extinction. This is a plight faced by many species, and requiring acknowledgment of this factor when determining the endangered status of species could change the way climate legislation is viewed. Article continues: Using Endangered Species To Toughen Climate Change Legislation
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