http://www.worldwildlife.org/ The latest climate change stories from WWF. Fri, 06 JUN 2008 17:00:00 EDT en-us http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/WWFPresitem27865.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/WWFPresitem27865.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST Meet Keya Chatterjee, a responsible environmentalist and inspirational mom. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/ExperiencetheArctic .html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/ExperiencetheArctic .html Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST Hear WWF's President & CEO talk about polar bears in the Arctic. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/03-29-2012-tracking-polar-bears.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/03-29-2012-tracking-polar-bears.html Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST Meet Izzy, a female polar bear monitored through a satellite collar. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem24548.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem24548.html Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST WWF and partners are using satellite tracking devices to learn more about Arctic whales. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem24071.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem24071.html Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST Extreme melting has driven Arctic sea ice levels to record lows. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem20983.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem20983.html Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST In honor of Earth Day 2011, a team of 20 trekkers participated in the Green Hiker-Green Planet trek through the Langtang area in Nepal’s Sacred Himalayan Landscape. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem19837.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem19837.html Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST Polar bear litters are decreasing in size due to sea ice decline resulting from climate change, according to a study published in Nature on February 8, 2011. If this trend continues as predicted, the polar bear population could be in serious jeopardy. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem18423.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem18423.html Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST With your help, WWF has spent 50 years conserving the most magnificent landscapes and species in the world. Some of our greatest conservation successes, however, are now being unraveled by dramatic climate shifts. The habitats of wildlife –from tigers in India to marine turtles in the Gulf of Mexico –are being threatened by the carbon pollution that warms our planet. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem16825.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem16825.html Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST As world leaders gather in Toronto this week for the 2010 G20 Summit, World Wildlife Fund and other observers will be looking for progress by each of the countries on commitments made last year in Pittsburgh to bring an end to the billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded subsidies that are paid out to the fossil fuel industry each year. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem16821.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem16821.html Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem15346.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem15346.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST For nearly five decades, WWF has been a leader in conducting robust, peer-reviewed conservation research and analysis.  Today, WWF scientists are working in more than 100 countries around the world, conducting leading edge research that continues to expand our knowledge and understanding of our planet and the species which inhabit it. In recent weeks, the accuracy of two statements attributed to WWF in a 2007 report issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have been called into question.   As a science-based organization, we are strongly committed to the integrity of our research.  When we became aware of the questions that were being raised about WWF’s role in the IPCC report, we immediately launched a full-scale inquiry involving WWF offices from several countries. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem14914.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem14914.html Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST A new study by WWF scientists and partner organizations has found global climate change could shrink Bangladesh’s Sundarbans tiger habitat by 96 percent, potentially reducing the tiger population to fewer than 20 breeding individuals. An estimated sea level rise of 11.2 inches above 2000 levels by 2070 means this unique mangrove ecosystem could disappear within half a century. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem14611.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem14611.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST An unprecedented combination of climate change and increasing human pressures could have a devastating effect on coral reefs in the near shore areas of Southern Madagascar. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem14549.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem14549.html Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST Recently WWF and partners undertook a risky operation to drain Thorthormi Glacial Lake in Bhutan. Thorthormi lake is perched at 14,527 feet above sea level in the remote Lunana area of northern Bhutan. Because of climate change, melt water has swollen this glacial lake. Rated as one of Bhutan’s likeliest future catastrophes, an outburst flood through Thorthormi’s unstable walls would release up to 14 million gallons of water and debris into the upper catchment of the Po Chu river and surrounding communities. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem14119.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem14119.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST Among many foreign visitors to Tesso Nilo National Park (TNTN), Pelalawan district, Riau, the presence of US Ambassador to Indonesia Cameron R. Hume brings its own impression to the Head of TNTN, Suprahman Hayani. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/2009-conservation-achievements.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/2009-conservation-achievements.html Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST WWF has enjoyed many significant conservation achievements across the past year. Below are a few success stories highlighting exciting results, but also emphasizing our continuous commitment to confront the ongoing challenges faced by our planet.  http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem12789.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem12789.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST To call attention to the imminent dangers of the Imja Lake Outburst to their way of life, the Sherpa communities in Nepal’s Khumbu region organized a “Beat the GLOF” action run. The dramatic increase in the size of the Himalayan Mountains’ glacial lakes is a direct consequence of climate change, which is melting Himalayan glaciers into lakes at an unprecedented pace. This has created the threat of potentially deadly GLOFs – Glacial Lake Outburst Floods – to the people living in the Himalayas. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem12538.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem12538.html Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST The new texts presented by the UN give a solid basis for negotiation and if strengthened, allow agreeing on a climate change treaty which is capable of minimizing the devastating effects of climate change, WWF said ahead of the upcoming climate change talks in Bonn. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem12435.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem12435.html Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 EST In the campaign’s dramatic opening event, veteran Everest summiteer Apa Sherpa carried a climate change banner to the summit of the world’s highest mountain. After a grueling 6 weeks, Apa completed his 19th ascent to the top of the world on May 21, 2009, where he placed the message “Stop climate change – let the Himalayas live.” http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem12407.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem12407.html Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST A sherpa set off to climb Mount Everest for a record 19th time to take an anti-climate change message to the world’s highest peak. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem12014.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem12014.html Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST Just days after Earth Hour, when millions of Americans called for action on climate change by turning off their lights, legislation has been introduced in a  first step toward strong climate bill. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem11982.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem11982.html Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST A new nature reserve – including forests which are rich in biodiversity – has been declared in Tanzania. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem11830.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem11830.html Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST Today’s Capitol Hill briefing will bring together different international perspectives on how to finance, design and implement programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation, which will be key considerations not only for U.S. legislation, but also for reaching agreement on an international treaty to confront climate change, which will be negotiated in Copenhagen later this year. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem11682.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem11682.html Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST From February 27 to March 2, 2009, 10,000 young people from across the country will converge on Washington D.C. to take a message of bold, comprehensive and immediate federal climate action to Capitol Hill.  http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2008/WWFPresitem10927.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2008/WWFPresitem10927.html Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Despite the Brazilian government’s recent crack-down to stop the accelerating loss of the Amazon’s rain forests, deforestation continues to increase. From August 2007 to July 2008, Brazil deforested almost 3 million acres – an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2008/WWFPresitem9012.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2008/WWFPresitem9012.html Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EST Climate change is destroying vital polar bear habitat, putting the species at risk of extinction, the U.S. government said today as it listed the polar bear as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).  World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s largest conservation organization, said the government’s decision clearly indicates that climate change impacts are already threatening the survivability of animals and habitats, and illustrates the urgency of preparing for and adapting to a rapidly changing climate. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2008/WWFPresitem9013.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2008/WWFPresitem9013.html Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EST WWF has joined with a coalition of Alaska Native and conservation groups who filed suit in federal district court in Alaska on January 31, arguing that in making its decision to hold the lease sale, Minerals Management Service (MMS) – an agency within the DOI – did not adequately weigh the impacts oil and gas activities would have on wildlife like polar bears, or on native villages along Alaska’s North Slope. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2007/WWFPresitem6285.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2007/WWFPresitem6285.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST New data from the government of Brazil shows that deforestation rates for the Brazilian Amazon from August 2006 to July 2007 have fallen for the third consecutive year - and are the lowest registered for the region since 1991. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2007/WWFPresitem6286.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2007/WWFPresitem6286.html Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST Brasilia, Brazil - Today nine Brazilian conservation organizations, including WWF-Brazil, launched an initiative to protect the Amazon's rainforests. This historic pact establishes a system of economic incentives for conservation with a goal of eliminating deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon by 2015 - an ambitious 7 year target. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2007/WWFPresitem6301.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2007/WWFPresitem6301.html Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST Coral reefs attract a diverse abundance of marine animals and plants that rely on each other for food and shelter. They create rich spawning grounds for fisheries and feeding grounds for sea turtles. They protect coastal areas from extreme ocean storms. They provide areas for tourism and recreation. There is even evidence that some organisms found within the reefs are a valuable resource for modern medicine. http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2007/WWFPresitem6336.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2007/WWFPresitem6336.html Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 EST The dramatic effect climate change is having on our oceans is especially evident in the waters surrounding the island nation of Madagascar, which boasts some of the richest arrays of marine biodiversity in the Indian Ocean.