Oil company Soco International is suspending all operations in Virunga World Heritage Site - Africa's oldest national park. It has also committed to keep out of all other UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
… The news comes in a statement agreed with WWF, which has campaigned to keep Virunga free … Edward which is due to conclude shortly." WWF - 'a victory for our planet' David Nussbaum, Chief Executive of WWF-UK welcomed the move as a "victory for …
In an interview with the Ecologist, WWF Brazil CEO Denise Hamu says increasing productivity can help combat deforestation in the Amazon
… WWF calls for 'scaling up' of beef production … The Ecologist | 22nd February 2011 News WWF Brazil Deforestation Beef Food And Farming … Amazon In an interview with the Ecologist, WWF Brazil CEO Denise Hamu says increasing …
Lobbying by WWF UK to protect Arctic wilderness from a £11bn ($22bn) oil and gas project that threatened the Western Gray Whale with extinction has been successful after the UK and US governments withdrew backing.
… WWF-UK wins funding halt to Sakhalin II oil … 2008 News Oil Gas Gazprom Russia Sakhalin WWF Western Gray Whale Oil Whales Climate … Energy News web pic 2_259.jpg Lobbying by WWF UK to protect Arctic wilderness from a …
The Western North Pacific gray whale is under threat of extinction, say WWF, as Russia plans a third oil platform off Sakhalin Island
… gray whale is under threat of extinction, say WWF, as Russia plans a third oil platform off … of endangered Western gray whales, say the WWF. Environmentalists fear the construction … forever,' said Aleksey Knizhnikov of WWF-Russia. 'The loss of even a few breeding …
In 2009 alone, China installed enough renewable energy capacity to meet the UK's electricity consumption four times over, proving a fossil-free energy supply is achievable
… by 2050 not an 'unattainable utopia', says WWF The Ecologist | 3rd February 2011 News … below two degrees, according to a report from WWF . The Energy Report, published today, says … US in 2009 coming from renewable sources, the WWF report says the world was on the right …
Soco International PLC, a British oil company, plans to explore for oil in Virunga - Africa's oldest national park, in DRC-Congo. Local WWF campaigner Raymond Lumbuenamo reports on the threats to Mountain gorillas and other precious wildlife.
… oldest national park, in DRC-Congo. Local WWF campaigner Raymond Lumbuenamo reports on … Soco has also ignored multiple requests from WWF to release publicly its mitigation and … air and water. That's why, in October 2013, WWF filed a complaint against Soco alleging …
Newspaper apologises for article that disputed 'peer-reviewed scientific evidence' that up to 40 per cent of the Amazon rainforest is at risk from climate change
… newspaper has now admitted the claims in a WWF report , used by the Intergovernmental … by peer-reviewed scientific evidence. The WWF report ' Global Review of Forest Fires ' … but not referenced as such in the report. WWF admitted the error but said it had told …
"Most of the recently discovered plants and animals are thought to be endemic to small parts of the Amazon rainforest."
… on the list of Amazon discoveries released by WWF today. It includes a total of 258 plants, … of Programmes for Brazil and the Amazon at WWF-UK. "The richness of the Amazon's forests … * Through its Living Amazon Initiative , WWF is working towards a comprehensive …
Precious World Heritage Sites that protect vital biodiversity and human cultures are at risk from oil decelopment and other industries. Under threat are not just nature, wildlife, land and water but the 11 million people who depend on the 114 sites' environmental quality for their livelihoods.
… industrial activities, according to a new WWF report released today. These hugely … it deserves" , said David Nussbaum, CEO of WWF-UK. "These areas contribute to our … - half of Belize's population - at risk. WWF is calling on national governments to …
While other countries apply themselves to environmental challenges from climate change to nature protection, Russia - with its massive wealth of nature and natural resources - is stubbornly refusing to take part, writes Lucy E J Woods. And as the economy declines, the pressure is on: to ignore environmental regulations, and clamp down on environmental defenders.
… 60s" and forgot all about renewables, says WWF Russia's extractive industries … words across a huge round oak table in the WWF Moscow office. He is passionate when the … world heritage site. Knizhnikov explains WWF have been fighting the Altai pipeline …
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 …
Mankind may yet be able to save the planet, but we only have five years to do so.
… years to save the world 16th May 2007 News WWF Climate Change Solutions Global Warming … have five years to do so. New research by WWF has leapfrogged the recent IPCC report to … playing a part. Keith Allott, head of WWF-UK's climate change programme, said: ‘This …
Majority of UK Government departments are choosing to fly staff to destinations easily accessible by train, such as London to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Manchester
… According to an analysis commissioned by WWF , only two departments have reduced … 676 of which were domestic. Videoconferencing WWF says it wants to see Government … able to give a breakdown of their flights to WWF, which said departments needed to improve …
Oil companies planning 'billion-pound blunder' into environmentally damaging tar sands production in Canada, says Co-op/WWF report
… tar sands production in Canada, says Co-op/WWF report The multi-billion investment needed … sands investment A joint Co-operative Group/WWF report has highlighted that the … to support the resolution. Useful links Co-op/WWF report on tar sands READ MORE... NEWS BP …
In the lead-up to tonight's Earth Hour one organisation is putting the creative community on the front lines of the battle for climate change. Rebecca Cooke reports on the remarkable series of 29 posters to provoke and intrigue us into climate action.
… Do The Green Thing have teamed up with WWF-UK in asking world-class creatives to … effect on the planet. Rachel Bloodworth, WWF-UK said: "WWF's Earth Hour is about inspiring people …
The Government’s second attempt at a fair and legal public consultation on nuclear power has been declared a ‘sham’ by leading environmental groups.
… Gordon Brown Greenpeace Friends Of The Earth WWF Power Plants UK Climate Change Energy News … environmental groups. Friends of the Earth, WWF, Green Alliance and Greenpeace have now …
Inconsistent wind is no impediment to the generation of electricity by turbines, three separate reports have concluded, as well as showing that the National Grid is more than able to cope with increased investment in wind energy
… Grid Friends Of The Earth Greenpeace RSPB WWF Fossil Fuel Coal Weather Tidal wind.jpg … by Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, RSPB and WWF. Consistent performance Critics of wind …
Environmental groups say nuclear power will create a legacy of waste and undermine the UK's drive towards an economy based on renewable energy
… power stations can be put in place'. However, WWF, Friends of the Earth and the Government's … said a spokesperson for Friends of the Earth. WWF agreed and said the 'rush to green-light' …
Environmental campaigning groups including Greenpeace and WWF publish a joint report today calling on the UK Government to bring forward the proposed ban on petrol and electric cars to 2030.
JOE WARE reports
… campaigning groups including Greenpeace and WWF publish a joint report today calling on … in conjunction with organisations such as WWF, Greenpeace and Christian Aid, shows that …
Even the most optimistic forecasts for the potential of CCS technology to reduce CO2 emissions are not enough to make the development of tar oil sands comparable with other fossil fuels, says a new report
… by The Co-operative Financial Services and WWF, says 'even the most wildly optimistic … places to store captured carbon. Useful links WWF/Co-op report - CCS in the Alberta oil …
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 …
Brazilian government urged to start paying farmers to protect Amazon land as it pushes on with plans to scrap historic forest protection laws
… cent of land owners still operate illegally). WWF’s Claudio Maretti, who works in the Amazon … to reducing deforestation ‘fragile’. WWF-Brazil meanwhile says the changes would … Speaking to the Ecologist earlier this year, WWF chief executive Denise Hamu, called for …
The Arctic is becoming a battleground as Russia, Norway, Canada and the US vie for access to oil, gas and minerals – campaigners fear safety and the environment will be the losers
… now inevitable, he, like Greenpeace and the WWF, is deeply concerned about the potential … on many beaches in Prince William Sound. WWF's Rod Downie, the senior UK polar policy … would likely prove equally as devastating.' WWF is among those conservation groups calling …
'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 …