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Latest Research Shows Increase in Brazil's Deforestation December 5, 2008
Essential reading and tips for a low-carbon lifestyle: WWF Pocket Guide to a One Planet Lifestyle December 1, 2008
A Closing Window of Opportunity - Global Greenhouse Gas Reality 2008 November 25, 2008
WWF launched Earth Hour 2009 on Dec. 10, at the UN climate conference. WWF’s Earth Hour is an event where people around the world come together to make a bold statement about their concern about climate change by doing something simple; turning off their lights for one hour. Join this global movement. Turn out. Take action.
Get first hand updates from the climate negotiations as the WWF Global Climate Team share their news, photos and videos from events and activities, along with with newly released publications on the impacts of climate change. In the meantime, learn more about the observations of climate change in the Arctic, being hit harder and faster than previously thought.
Watch the video of WWF scientists observations of climate change in the Arctic
Climate change has been a priority for WWF for over 20 years, a period in which scientists, policy experts and conservationists have increasingly worked together to understand the causes and impact of climate change. This timeline puts WWFs work in the context of the world’s response to climate change since the late 1980’s, showing key developments in climate science and policy.
WWF works with governments, communities and businesses around the world to change attitudes about global warming. WWF‘s expertise, partnerships and innovative programs are already yielding results such as the WWF Climate Savers program where businesses are reducing carbon emissions by over 13 million metric tons each year by 2010.
Learn more about WWF's Climate work
Download new WWF climate publications released this week at the UN Climate Conference in Poznan, Poland. Publications include WWF's position paper, a consumer handbook on how individuals and families can reduce their carbon footprint and a blue print for a climate friendly cement industry.
"Climate change and what we do about it is going to transform the world much more rapidly than people realize. It’s my goal to get us moving to a world we will want, not one we’ll regret leaving for our children and grandchildren”