Starving Polar Bears

A photograph of an emaciated polar bear on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard has sparked debate over global warming. The image, taken by photographer Kerstin Langenberger, shows an injured female polar bear, which she says is now a fairly common site for the area.

In a blog about the picture, she said Svalbard has always been seen as one of the most accessible polar bear populations on the world, with the species being well protected. However, she said the true situation is far less encouraging: "I see the summers being so pleasant (and warm) as never before.