A new book charges the world's biggest conservation group with forging links with global corporations that are using its name to 'greenwash' environmentally damaging activities, writes John Vidal - in the process becoming too close to industry, and over-dependent on corporate funding.
… WWF International accused of 'selling its … and over-dependent on corporate funding. WWF International, the world's largest … businesses which destroy nature and use the WWF brand to "greenwash" their operations. The …
Written to coincide with the WWF’s half century, Saving the World’s Wildlife is a fascinating account of the 50-year history of the world’s most famous eco charity
… Saving the World’s Wildlife: WWF’s First Fifty Years Ruth Styles | 14th April 2011 Reviews WWF Conservation Reviews Books Natural World wwf-book.jpg Written to coincide with the …
Environmental groups have launched a judicial review into the UK’s support for an oil and gas project that threatens an endangered whale species.
… threatens whales 17th August 2007 News WWF Shell Oil Pipeline Russia Oil Natural … threatens an endangered whale species. The WWF and The Corner House have challenged the … impact assessment or consultation. The WWF have monitored the area for five years and …
Ten of the Europe's thirty most polluting power stations are in the UK, a new report from the World Wildlife Fund has revealed.
… and shamed 11th May 2007 News Dirty Thirty WWF Power Plants Electricity Coal Drax Carbon … Dr Keith Allott, Head of Climate Change at WWF-UK, said: 'The UK's welcome attempts to … have 'profound environmental implications.' WWF called for an moratorium on new coal power …
Greenpeace says responsibility of aluminum company is 'quite clear' as campaigners urge stricter controls on other hazardous waste sites around the Danube region
… fish in rivers across eastern Europe (Image: WWF-Canon / Nigel Dickinson) Greenpeace says … consequences as the Baia Mare spill,' said WWF regional director Andreas Beckmann. 'But … prevent similar threats across the country. WWF said Hungary had two similar refineries …
Based on the IUCN’s Red List, Species on the Edge of Survival is a glossy tome with an important raison d’etre – to raise awareness of the plants, birds and animals we stand to lose forever, says Ruth Styles
… once again on the rise, and according to the WWF’s Drew McVey, this time it’s no longer … than ever REVIEW Saving the World’s Wildlife: WWF’s First Fifty Years Written to coincide with the WWF’s half century, Saving the World’s …
Don't believe the carbon capture hype, say MPs and NGOs
… which to bury the CO 2 . A recent report from WWF, ‘Evading Capture’, confirms fears that … any retrofitting,’ said Morgan Parry, head of WWF Cymru. Concerns were also raised during …
Spain's Coto Doñana shows the value of EU conservation law, writes Laurence Rose, as the UK tries to get rid of the Birds and Habitats Directives. Both have proved essential to the protection and restoration of one of Europe's greatest wetlands.
… dry. My NGO colleagues in SEO/BirdLife and WWF Spain were fighting hard and their … of families. By this time, SEO/BirdLife and WWF Spain had come of age and were leading the …
From chronic mismanagement to increased demand, Fred Pearce’s analysis of the issues surrounding water supply is compelling and infuriating by turns, says Jeff Holman
… REVIEW Saving the World’s Wildlife: WWF’s First Fifty Years Written to coincide with the WWF’s half century, Saving the World’s …
Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson’s stunning images highlight the luminous beauty of Africa’s elephants, says Ruth Styles, and show why ending the ivory trade is more important than ever
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Matthew Scully’s thoughtful look at the issues surrounding animal welfare is a triumph of lucid prose and cleverly marshalled argument, says Mark Newton
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Don’t let the new-age title put you off, says Lindsey Warren. Clea Danaan’s Zen and the Art of Raising Chickens is a witty, original take on the art of hen husbandry
… Styles REVIEW Saving the World’s Wildlife: WWF’s First Fifty Years Written to coincide with the WWF’s half century, Saving the World’s …
'Slow-steaming' could reduce shipping emissions by 30 per cent, says a report submitted to the UN, but toxic lubricants remain a serious problem
… today, Friends of the Earth (FOE) and WWF called on the IMO to address the issue of … likely to be higher,’ said Simon Walmsley of WWF. ‘It’s the equivalent to approximately …
Bernie Krause has spent a lifetime recording the sonics of nature. But, as Laurie Tuffrey finds, his quest to record the elusive sound of the wild finds practical application in conservation
… of them REVIEW Saving the World’s Wildlife: WWF’s First Fifty Years Written to coincide with the WWF’s half century, Saving the World’s …
Entomologist and journalist Richard Jones never fails to entertain, amuse and educate where bugs are concerned and Extreme Insects is no exception; even when, quivers Ruth Styles, you’re scared of them
… Styles REVIEW Saving the World’s Wildlife: WWF’s First Fifty Years Written to coincide with the WWF’s half century, Saving the World’s …
Whales, dolphins and porpoises have no respite from oil and chemicals, fishing nets, shipping, noise pollution and a host of other dangers brought about by man's unrelenting destruction of the oceans, says Anthony Wall
… following the lead of bodies such as the WWF, Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth, … is especially accident prone, reports the WWF. Northern right whales seem strangely … gray whale is under threat of extinction, say WWF, as Russia plans a third oil platform off …
A new report names the 30 biggest sources of greenhouse gases in the EU, writes Kieran Cooke. Coal-fired power plants are undermining Europe's long-term targets on emissions reductions - and the UK and Germany lead the list of shame.
Germany and UK top EU's 'Dirty 30' pollution league Kieran Cooke | 22nd July 2014 News Climate Change Pollution Coal Fossil Fuels Energy EU UK Germany tagebau_garzweiler-cut.jpg A new report names …
Plastic pollution in the oceans is impacting every level of marine life, writes Kate Rawles, from micro-plankton to whales. And here is your chance to do something about it - join a research expedition to the Azores next month to study the problem and develop solutions!
… in Environmental Pollution 178 pp 483-492 WWF; (2012, 2010, 2008) Living Planet Reports …
The proposed structure of Juncker's new European Commission sidelines sustainability issues and risks undoing years of environmental legislation. The European Parliament must now block his deregulatory assault on the EU’s climate, energy, biodiversity, pollution, chemicals and environmental health policies.
… & Environment, Naturfreunde, Greenpeace and WWF. The European Parliament must react …