Claim: Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said the "latest research" shows "polar bear numbers are strong and healthy" in her state. Polar bears are listed as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act. Of the two populations in Alaska, one is declining, and the status of the other is unknown.
Fact-check: Polar Bears Far from 'Strong and Healthy' - FactCheck.org
Verdict: alaska sen. lisa murkowski said the "latest research" shows "polar bear numbers are strong and healthy" in her state. polar bears are listed as "threatened" under the endangered species act. of the two populations in alaska, one is declining, and the status of the other is unknown.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Vanessa Schipani
Date published: 2016-03-08T22:37:27