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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Twice as many people in India and Japan rank climate change as one of the most important environmental issues, highlighting the challenge facing UK policymakers and climatologists
… if not all, pro-environmental behaviours'. WWF agreed saying it was now prioritising the … of the green energy revolution,’ says WWF head of climate change Keith Allot. READ …
As flagship nuclear projects run into long delays and huge cost overruns, solar and wind power are falling in price, writes David Elliott. Renewables already supply twice as much power as nuclear. It's just too bad the nuclear-fixated UK government hasn't noticed.
… by 2050, Denmark 100%. For example, a WWF report says China could get 80% of its … in India certainly faces some challenges. But WWF / TERI have produced an ambitious ‘near …
Is biomass really a low-carbon, sustainable energy source? Industry group Back Biomass say yes while watchdog group Biofuelwatch says no
… been endorsed by leading NGOs Greenpeace and WWF'. Biofuelwatch's research into the biomass … deal with illegal imports. According to the WWF in 2010, a fifth of all timber imports to …
The Mekong is among Southeast Asia's greatest rivers, sustaining tens of millions from its abundant fisheries and its floodwaters which both irrigate and fertilise. But as Tom Fawthrop reports, Nature's bounty, and beauty, are at risk from a series of 11 dams.
… of the ecosystems. Dr Jian Hua-Meng, WWF's hydropower consultant, is astounded by … to accept some scrutiny after all. Meanwhile WWF's research shows that the dam presents a … is not a responsible corporate player" , WWF's Jian commented. "This technology is …