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Security Implications of Climate Change
Posted 10:51 am on August 5, 2009 by Lou Leonard
Waxman-Markey bill would reduce oil consumption by 340 million barrels annually by 2030, good for political stability and national security. Read more
U.S. Lags Behind G8 Nations in Growing Clean Energy Economy, Reducing Emissions
Posted 12:08 pm on July 1, 2009 by Lynn Englum
G8 climate scorecard is released, showing that the U.S. has much catching up to do. Read more
U.S. House of Representatives passes Landmark Energy and Climate Bill
Posted 10:08 pm on June 26, 2009 by Lynn Englum
WWF Welcomes House Passage of Energy and Climate Legislation. Read more
Himalayan Youth Run to Combat Climate Change
Posted 09:12 am on June 24, 2009 by Lynn Englum
Youth within communities in Nepal are speaking out on climate change. Read more
Household Costs of Cap-and-Trade Proposal: Less than 50 cents daily
Posted 07:14 pm on June 23, 2009 by Nick Sundt
As the House of Representatives approaches a vote on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, the Congressional Budget Office estimates that the costs per household – less than 50 cents per day --- are far below those claimed by opponents of the legislation. The Environmental Protection Agency has reached similar conclusions in a separate analysis, saying that the cap & trade policy would have "a relatively modest impact on U.S. consumers." Read more
Change Impacts Being Felt From Coast To Coast, U.S. Government Announces
Posted 03:18 pm on June 16, 2009 by Lynn Englum
U.S. Government releases a report on climate change impacts within the U.S. Read more
Third Update from U.N. Climate Change Negotiations in Bonn, Germany
Posted 02:50 pm on June 12, 2009 by Keya Chatterjee
While groups outside push for progress, delegates inside actually make some. Read more
Other NGOs Draft Benchmark Copenhagen Climate Treaty
Posted 08:44 pm on June 9, 2009 by Lynn Englum
NGOs unveil their blueprint for a successful Copenhagen agreement. Read more
With Just Six Months Until Copenhagen, US-China Discussions Intensify
Posted 01:26 pm on June 9, 2009 by Nick Sundt
Senator Kerry: Washington and Beijing will inevitably lead by example. Read more
Third Update from U.N. Climate Change Negotiations in Bonn, Germany
Posted 02:32 pm on June 7, 2009 by Keya Chatterjee
While groups outside push for progress, delegates inside actually make some. Read more
Second Update from U.N. Climate Change Negotiations in Bonn, Germany
Posted 01:32 pm on June 3, 2009 by Keya Chatterjee
No serious breakthroughs or breakdowns. Read more
Delegates Must Strengthen UN Drafts To Strike Ambitious Climate Deal
Posted 08:44 pm on June 1, 2009 by Lynn Englum
UN draft documents for the upcoming climate negotiations in Copenhagen need strengthening. Read more
First Update from U.N. Climate Change Negotiations in Bonn, Germany
Posted 10:09 am on May 31, 2009 by Keya Chatterjee
We hope the climate inside the negotiations will be as friendly as the climate outside. Read more
Climate Impacts on Ecosystems and Wildlife featured on ABC News Now
Posted 01:16 pm on May 28, 2009 by Nick Sundt
Nature's Edge program on 26 May features three very good segments on the impacts of climate change on nature. Read more
Legislators' Action on Climate Change Bill "a watershed moment"
Posted 04:15 pm on May 21, 2009 by Nick Sundt
WWF applauds approval of American Clean Energy and Security Act by Energy and Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more
From the roof of the world: "Stop Climate Change, Let the Himalayas Live!"
Posted 11:41 am on May 21, 2009 by Nick Sundt
In what must be the highest altitude demonstration ever against climate change, veteran Everest summiteer Apa Sherpa unveiled a banner calling on the world to take action against climate change. Read more
IBM Extends Partnership with WWF's Climate Savers Program
Posted 11:08 am on May 21, 2009 by Nick Sundt
In an era of rapid climate change, ecosystem management cannot rely on traditional approaches. Read more
Stalking the Emerging Climate Change Paradigm
Posted 03:31 pm on May 19, 2009 by John Matthews
In an era of rapid climate change, ecosystem management cannot rely on traditional approaches. Read more
WWF on the revised draft American Clean Energy and Security Act
Posted 09:25 am on May 14, 2009 by Nick Sundt
WWF’s President and CEO Carter S. Roberts says the draft is commendable, but voices concerns. Read more
WWF Study Says Climate Change Could Displace Millions in Asia's Coral Triangle
Posted 01:17 pm on May 13, 2009 by Nick Sundt
Coral reefs could disappear entirely from the area of the Pacific Ocean by the end of the century. Read more
Slow Sales of Sustainable Palm Oil Undermine Efforts to Stop Deforestation
Posted 04:37 pm on May 12, 2009 by Nick Sundt
Availability of sustainable palm oil is supposed to offer an alternative to clearing tropical forests to increase conventional palm oil supplies. Read more
Congressional Budget Office: beware of lower-probability -- but catastrophic -- consequences of climate change
Posted 01:30 pm on May 12, 2009 by Nick Sundt
A new report from the Congressional Budget Office suggests that it may be “economically sensible to invest in reducing the risk of the most severe possible impacts from climate change even if their likelihood is relatively remote.” Read more
World Oceans Conference, 11-15 May 2009: "Climate Change Impacts to Oceans and The Role of Oceans To Climate Change"
Posted 09:43 am on May 11, 2009 by Nick Sundt
During the conference, WWF will release a major report on the vulnerability of people and resources in the Coral Triangle region of the Pacific Ocean to climate change. Read more
Senate Committee Holds Roundtable on "The Global Implications of a Warming Arctic."
Posted 03:53 pm on May 08, 2009 by Nick Sundt
Senator John Kerry presides over a wide-ranging discussion with the two Senators from Alaska and five Arctic experts. Read more
Study Links Low Arctic Sea Ice Levels to Drier Winters in the U.S.
Posted 08:30 am on May 08, 2009 by Nick Sundt
A new study suggests that declining Arctic sea ice will affect weather well beyond the Arctic – ominous news for drought stricken areas in the US Southeast and elsewhere. Read more
House Science Subcommittee Chairman says U.S. must prepare for climate impacts
Posted 01:22 pm on May 07, 2009 by Nick Sundt
In a hearing held by a committee of the House of Representatives on 5 May 2009, witnesses focused on a “National Climate Service” to help the U.S. prepare for and adapt to the disruptive consequences of climate change. Read more
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