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2000 Press Releases
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Climate Summit - It's Not Over
The UN negotiations on climate change ended without agreement Saturday, missing an opportunity to curb global warming, but it is not over. Climate change continues and the world waits for an agreement.
November 28, 2000 -
WWF Calls on U.S. to Use Climate Summit to Break the Rising Trend of Carbon Pollution
World Wildlife Fund urges the United States to help break the rising trend of carbon pollution that has been a fact of life since the Industrial Revolution. The UN negotiations on climate change start today, and industrialized nations must not miss this crucial opportunity to reduce the global warming pollution that threatens both wildlife and people around the world.
November 13, 2000 -
Joint Statement From U.S. Environmental Leaders
At a time of political uncertainty in the United States, but greater scientific certainty than ever before on the need for immediate cuts in global warming pollution, we call on President Clinton to personally attend the Hague global warming treaty negotiations.
November 13, 2000 -
Make-or-Break for the Kyoto Protocol
Next week, delegates from all corners of the globe will attend the two week climate summit in The Hague, Netherlands, where the final decisions will determine how effective the international global warming treaty, the Kyoto Protocol, will be in reducing the pollution that causes global warming.
November 10, 2000 -
Loopholes Proposed By U.S. May Undermine Global Warming Treaty
Clinton Administration proposals for next week's crucial international climate change negotiations could enable the United States to technically meet its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while in reality increasing emissions by as much as 18 percent, according to a report released today.
November 08, 2000 -
U.S. Position on Kyoto Protocol Could Accelerate Forest Destruction, Warn Greenpeace and WWF
Rules to allow the use of forest plantations to store carbon pollution from the atmosphere and combat climate change could accelerate the destruction of old-growth native forest around the world, according to a report commissioned by Greenpeace and World Wildlife Fund.
November 08, 2000 -
Polaroid Enters Innovative Climate Savers Alliance, Pledges Dramatic Cut in Global Warming Emissions
An innovative new agreement announced today between the Massachusetts-based Polaroid Corporation, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Center for Energy & Climate Solutions (CECS) will cut the imaging company's carbon dioxide emissions at least 20 percent by 2005 compared to 1994 levels, and 25 percent by 2010.
October 10, 2000 -
Ads on Buses and in Metro Call for Action on Global Warming
This week, advertisements are popping up as part of a campaign calling for citizens to ask President Clinton and other world leaders to reduce pollution that causes global warming. The ads sport a polar bear because the icy habitats of these animals are severely threatened by warming temperatures and are a reminder of what is at stake.
October 03, 2000 -
Warmer World Intensifies Extreme Weather, 'Natural' Disasters
A new study released today by WWF notes that climate change already causes an increase in the number and intensity of natural disasters, furthering the need for an effective treaty.
September 29, 2000 -
33% of World's Habitat at Risk from Global Warming
Global warming could forever change the tapestry of species in many of the world's unique habitats, and cause the eventual extinction of certain plant and animal species, according to a new study released today by World Wildlife Fund.
August 30, 2000 -
Cyber voices against climate change
As the days count down to November's crucial climate summit in The Hague, a coalition of leading environmental organizations today launched the first international web-based initiative to give citizens around the world a voice in demanding a halt to global warming.
August 22, 2000 -
Environment, Science and Business Leaders Call for Global Warming Plan
Leaders in both business and science joined environmentalists call on the governors, legislators, and the congressional delegations of the New England states to develop and implement a regional plan to combat global warming and climatic disruption.
August 17, 2000 -
U.S. Submission On Land-Use, Land-Use Change, And Forestry
The treatment of land-use change and forestry (LUCF) in the Kyoto Protocol will have a fundamental impact on it's environmental effectiveness and integrity. The use of LUCF may provide a large loophole for industrial countries to expand forests, crops, and rangeland to cut carbon emissions rather than use clean energy to reduce emissions at the source.
August 07, 2000 -
Global Warming is Serious Threat Say 73% of American Voters
According to a new poll released today by World Wildlife Fund, 73% of American voters believe that global warming is a serious threat while 80% want the U.S. government to take action to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the most abundant greenhouse gas.
August 02, 2000 -
Stopping To Take Notice: Senate Continues Hearing On Climate Change
Statement by Jennifer Morgan, Director, WWF Climate Change Campaign
July 18, 2000 -
Science, Environmental Groups Laud New Report On US Climate Impacts
Leading science and environmental groups today lauded the draft of Climate Change and Our Nation, which will be released for public review on Monday, June 12, as a balanced assessment of the potential impacts of climate variability and change on the United States.
June 09, 2000 -
WWF Welcomes China-U.S. Statement on Environment
World Wildlife Fund welcomes a joint statement issued today by the governments of China and the United States on their bilateral environmental cooperation efforts. The statement is a meaningful and positive step forward.
May 22, 2000 -
Time for a Veto
The President needs to stand up for the environment and veto the 2001 transportation appropriations bill. Many countries are moving forward in producing highly fuel-efficient automobiles as part of national plans to combat global warming, and the US needs to join them.
May 19, 2000 -
Don't Vote Against The Environment
Statement by Jennifer Morgan, Director of WWF's Climate Change Campaign in reference to a bill that would block the U.S. from working with the international community to address the threat of global warming.
May 10, 2000 -
WWF's Earth Day Message
World Wildlife Fund is proud to be a sponsor of Earth Day 2000. Today, as millions of people around the world celebrate the wondrous diversity of life on Earth, it is perhaps not out of place to look back at what has happened to our planet in the 30 years since the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970.
April 21, 2000 -
Florida Keys Pass Resolution On Global Warming
In a groundbreaking move for local government, the Monroe Board of County Commissioners -- the representative body of the Florida Keys -- is set to vote today on a resolution acknowledging the likely impact of global warming on their world famous reefs and beaches.
March 15, 2000 -
Top Companies Join WWF, CECS In Innovative Effort to Save Energy, Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions
World Wildlife Fund and the Center for Energy and Climate Solutions announce the launch of Climate Savers, an innovative new partnership to help businesses voluntarily lower energy consumption and reduce emissions of the greenhouse gasses that most scientists warn contribute to global climate change. The first partnership of its kind to address emissions reductions at the source, Climate Savers will work with companies around the globe to craft practical ways to achieve energy efficiency goals and increase the use of clean energy technology.
March 01, 2000
Click the globe to explore WWF's work
Co-Chairmen of the Board Larry Linden and Roger Sant hold WWF accountable for best practices in governance, accountability and transparency at all levels of the organization.
