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The polar bear was the first mammal added to the endangered and threatened species list solely because of threats from global warming. But now, officials in the United States are unearthing an old President Bush-era regulation that would sharply reduce polar bears' protections.

The rule would exempt any activities outside of polar bears' range from regulation. That means that even though global warming put polar bears on the Endangered Species List, the power plants, cars and other carbon polluters responsible for their decline won't have to do anything to clean up their act and save the bears.

For today's Daily Action, stand up for polar bears and sign the petition opposing any rules that give polar bears less protection from deadly climate change.

Many of us are used to drinking bagged tea that comes from the supermarket. But you don't have to be an aficionado to enjoy some fancier brews. There are so many ways to collect your own herbal teas, whether you’re carefully cultivating a tea garden, or simply taking advantage while weeding your lawn. For today's Secondary Action, see what kinds of plants make for great tea -- and try a cup!