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As Nations Sign On to Copenhagen Accord, Path to Low-Carbon Future Becomes Clearer

China, Europe, India, Brazil and dozens of other developed and developing countries announced specific steps to fight climate change, meeting yesterday’s deadline to submit such commitments under the Copenhagen Accord.  While yesterday was the official deadline for submitting targets, countries may continue to sign on and associate themselves with the agreement.

WWF’s Earth Hour Returns for 2010 in Largest Call for Action on Climate Change in History

WASHINGTON, DC, January 19, 2010 – World Wildlife Fund announced today that Earth Hour 2010 will take place on Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, with many of the nation’s most iconic landmarks dimming their lights for one hour in what is expected to be the largest call for action on climate change in history.

Climate Change Threatens to Wipe Out One of World's Largest Tiger Populations this Century

One of the world’s largest tiger populations could disappear by the end of this century as rising sea levels caused by climate change destroy their habitat along the coast of Bangladesh in an area known as the Sundarbans, according to a new World Wildlife Fund-led study published in the journal Climatic Change. 

New Study shows Bengal Tiger’s Habitat in Danger

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.

WWF Statement On Climate Summit Speech By President Obama

World Wildlife Fund today issued the following statement today from WWF President and CEO Carter Roberts in response to President Obama’s speech before the UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen:

“In coming to Copenhagen at the critical final stage of this two-year process, President Obama outlined the building blocks of a deal and expressed his conviction that work still needs to be done.  He has put an emissions target on the table and pledged his commitment to long-term climate financing – both critical pieces of a final deal.‪

WWF Statement on Secretary Clinton Speech at COP15

World Wildlife Fund today issued the following statement today from WWF President and CEO Carter Roberts in response to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s speech before the UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen:

WWF Statement on Senator Kerry’s Speech at Copenhagen Summit

World Wildlife Fund today issued the following statement today from WWF President and CEO Carter Roberts in response to Senator John F. Kerry’s (D-Mass.) speech before the UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen:

Voice of the People Crucial in Fight Against Climate Change, UN Chief of Staff Tells World

As the lights were turned back on at the conclusion of the special Earth Hour Hopenhagen, UN Chef de Cabinet, Vijay Nambiar, told the city that Copenhagen could usher in a new era of hope.

"This Is the Time to Show Leadership and Make History" Corporate Leaders Call for Agreement in Copenhagen

A global climate agreement and US legislation will help businesses innovate, become more efficient and profitable, and create millions of new jobs, said the chief executives of four major corporations at a business roundtable event hosted by World Wildlife Fund today. The event took place during the United Nation’s global climate negotiations in Copenhagen.

WWF Statement on Obama Nobel Peace Prize Award

World Wildlife Fund today issued the following statement from WWF President and CEO Carter Roberts in Washington DC, following President Obama’s awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Senators Send Strong Signal to Copenhagen

A trio of Senate leaders today outlined the framework of a bi-partisan climate change bill that could pass the chamber early next year.  The announcement is expected to bolster the climate talks underway in Copenhagen, where US legislation is universally regarded as a critical element of any global agreement.

Climate Change Threatens Madagascar’s Unique Coral Reefs

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.

As Climate Talks Kick Off, Countries Begin to Show Their Cards and Work Towards a Deal, Says WWF

As 192 nations convene in Copenhagen today to negotiate a new global climate deal, the prospects of reaching a successful outcome have never been greater following major announcements over the past week by the US, China, India and South Africa, said officials from World Wildlife Fund.

The Cost of Climate Change

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.

WWF Reacts to Announcement that President Obama Will Attend to UNFCCC Talks in Copenhagen

The following statement was issued today by World Wildlife Fund’s Climate Program Director Keya Chatterjee in response to the announcement that President Obama will attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark from December 7-18.

Climate Change Puts Trillions of Dollars in Assets at Risk Along U.S. Coasts

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the leading insurer Allianz SE released a report today warning that sea level rise could dramatically increase risks to buildings, transportation infrastructure and other assets exposed to severe storm surges in coastal areas of the U.S. The study estimates that current assets at risk to a 1-in-100-year storm surge amount to $1.4 trillion. A mid-century global sea level rise of 0.5 meters (20 inches), with an additional 0.15 meter (6 inches) localized rise along the northeast U.S. coast, could jeopardize assets worth close to $7.4 trillion.

WWF Comments on US-China Summit

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) issued the following statement from Keya Chatterjee, Acting Director of Climate Change for WWF, in reaction to remarks today by President Obama and President Hu Jintao on prospects for the upcoming climate negotiations in Copenhagen:

WWF TV Ads Urge Alaskans to Ask Senators to Support Climate Legislation

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, November 16, 2009 – World Wildlife Fund this week launched a 10-day TV advertising campaign in Alaska, urging voters to contact Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and ask them to support climate legislation. Alaska is feeling the impacts of climate change more than any other state, and its Senators could play a key role in reaching a bipartisan solution on the issue.

A Step Forward for Senate Climate Bill

Landmark legislation that would address climate change and lay the foundation for a new clean energy economy advanced closer to final passage today.

WWF Elephant Flying Squad Joins Global Day of Climate Action

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.

World Wildlife Fund Hosts "Securing Water for People and Nature in a Changing Climate”

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) will host “Securing Water for People and Nature in a Changing Climate” – the 2009 Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Symposium – on November 3-4, 2009, at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. 

Tetra Pak Inc. Joins Global Forest and Trade Network

Tetra Pak Inc., a leading manufacturer of food processing and packaging systems, is joining WWF’s Global Forest & Trade Network in North America (GFTN-NA) to promote trade of responsibly sourced forest products. The Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) is WWF’s initiative to eliminate illegal logging and transform the global marketplace into a force for saving the world’s valuable and threatened forests.

HP Joins WWF’s Global Forest and Trade Network

HP today announced it has joined the Global Forest & Trade Network in North America (GFTN-NA), a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) initiative linking more than 300 companies globally that share a commitment to responsible forestry.

Dramatic Footage of Walruses in Alaskan and Russian Arctic Highlights Threats From Climate Change

World Wildlife Fund has obtained dramatic high definition footage along the Arctic shorelines of Russia and Alaska showing the dramatic impact climate change is having on walruses.  Earlier today, an investigative team led by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued preliminary findings explaining the mass death of young walrus calves that is captured on the WWF footage. 

WWF Statement on Introduction of Climate and Energy Legislation in US Senate

World Wildlife Fund issued the following statement today from Lou Leonard, WWF’s director of climate policy, following introduction of the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act by Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer:

“We commend Senators Kerry and Boxer for their leadership in starting the process for approval of a strong climate and energy bill in the Senate this year. The introduction of this important bill builds on the momentum created by House passage of the American Clean Energy Security Act in June. Senate passage this year of a comprehensive climate and energy bill is crucial to our economic recovery and our national security; it is also vital to ensuring American leadership towards a new global partnership to fight climate change this December in Copenhagen. 

Congo Basin Heads of State and Conservation Groups Celebrate 10 Years of Success in Saving World’s Second Largest Rainforest

Leaders of the Congo Basin countries and conservation groups are pressing for more attention, funds and technical support to save the world’s second largest rainforest and benefit its population during a Congo Basin Forest Forum and Congressional Hearing today.

International Conservation Caucus Foundation Hosts Heads of State Forum on Congo Basin Forest Partnership

Leaders of Congo Basin countries, members of Congress and leading conservation organizations are gathering in Washington to recognize 10 years of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership. At a Congressional hearing the future of the world’s second largest rainforest will be discussed, including how those forests can help solve the climate crisis and contribute to regional security, effective governance and sustainable development.

Bird-Eating Fanged Frog One of 163 New Species Found in Greater Mekong in Past Year

A bird-eating fanged frog, a gecko that looks like it’s from another planet and a bird that would rather walk than fly are among the 163 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region last year that are now at risk of extinction due to climate change, says a new report launched by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) ahead of UN climate talks in Bangkok.

G20 leaders acknowledge urgency of climate change, but fail to take concrete action on financing, says WWF

Heads of the world’s 20 largest economies acknowledged the urgent need for a deal in Copenhagen that sets us on a path to a clean energy economy and addresses the devastating impacts of climate change, but very few concrete measures were taken by the group. 

National Geographic Partners With WWF To Reduce Emissions

National Geographic, through a partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), announced today it will cut its emissions of greenhouse gases by 80 percent by the end of 2010. The Geographic’s commitment comes on the heels of the United Nations Summit on Climate Change in New York and at the start of the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh.

Dr. Arun Agrawal to Speak At World Wildlife Fund

Dr. Arun Agrawal, Associate Professor of Natural Resources & Environment at the University of Michigan, will speak on “Community, Carbon and Livelihoods of Forest Commons – Win-Win vs. Tradeoffs Relationships” at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.  The lecture is part of the Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Seminar series, which brings distinguished scientists from a variety of fields to Washington, D.C. to present cutting edge research of central importance to international conservation. 

WWF Response to President Obama's Speech Before United Nations

World Wildlife Fund issued the following statement today from Keya Chatterjee, acting director of WWF’s climate program.

As Arctic Sea Ice Reaches 2009 Minimum, Pressure Builds On Senate To Pass Climate Bill This Year

Ice coverage over the Arctic sea has likely reached its lowest level for 2009 – the third lowest amount of coverage on record – based on data collected by the National Snow and Ice Data Center. 

This year’s summer melt continues a trend of rapid sea ice decline over the past 30 years.  The average sea ice extent for August 2009 was 2.42 million square miles – about 540,000 square miles below the 1979 to 2000 average. That decline is larger than the states of Texas, California, Florida and Indiana combined.

Warming In The Arctic Could Have Far-Reaching Consequences For U.S. And Planet

Warming in the Arctic will likely have far-reaching impacts throughout the world, resulting in a sharp increase in harmful greenhouse gases and significant shifts in global weather patterns that could disrupt the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people.

2009 Conservation Achievements So Far

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. 

WWF Launches "Act for Our Future" Campaign Urging Voters to Ask Senators to Support Climate Legislation

World Wildlife Fund has launched a national public awareness campaign urging voters to contact their Senators in support of legislation that would help protect the nation and the world from potentially devastating impacts of climate change.

Global Water Roundtable Created To Establish Water Use Standards And Address Clean Water Issues

Stockholm, August 20, 2009 – A new initiative launched during World Water Week will establish global standards for water stewardship, with the goal of addressing the global threat of water stress, the increasing pollution of rivers and a decline in freshwater wildlife species. In conjunction with the announcement, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) also accepted a four-year $1 million grant from JohnsonDiversey, Inc. to support this groundbreaking work, which is being convened through the Alliance for Water Stewardship.

Hundreds of New Species Discovered in Fragile Eastern Himalayas

Over 350 new species including the world’s second smallest deer, a “flying frog” and a 100 million-year old gecko have been discovered in the Eastern Himalayas, a biological treasure trove now threatened by climate change.

State Department Takes Bold Step In Foreign Aid Reform

David Reed, senior vice president of policy for World Wildlife Fund, praised Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s announced initiative to undertake the State Department’s first ever Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR).  The QDDR is a strategic assessment and plan to address the United State’s most pressing development and diplomacy opportunities and threats.   

Dr. Andrew Baker to Speak at World Wildlife Fund

Dr. Andrew Baker, Assistant Professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science of the University of Miami, will speak on “Intervention Conservation in the Marine Tropics: Coral Reefs, Complex Adaptive Systems and Climate Change” at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.

U.S. Lags Behind G8 Nations in Growing Clean Energy Economy, Reducing Emissions

As Congress debates landmark energy and climate legislation, a new analysis released today finds the United States lags far behind most other G8 nations in building a clean energy economy and cutting greenhouse gas pollution.

WWF Welcomes House Passage Of Landmark Energy And Climate Legislation

June 26, 2009 – In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed landmark legislation that would constitute America’s biggest step to date in responding to the energy and climate crises.   

Himalayan Youth Run to Combat Climate Change

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.

Climate Change Impacts Being Felt From Coast To Coast, U.S. Government Announces

Every region of the United States – from the East Coast to the West Coast, plus Alaska and Hawaii – is experiencing significant, adverse impacts from climate change including droughts, floods, heat waves and wildfires – and these widespread impacts will grow during the course of the century, concludes a major new report issued today by the White Hou

Don’t break promises, help the poorest fight climate change – WWF tells G8 finance chiefs

The G8 must stick to its past financial commitments to help the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs) address the disastrous impacts of climate change, WWF said ahead of a meeting of the group’s finance ministers.

WWF, Other NGOs Draft Benchmark Copenhagen Climate Treaty

Climate change experts from leading non-governmental organizations today unveiled their blueprint for a legally binding Copenhagen agreement. This will serve as the benchmark for governments negotiating a new climate deal this year and shows how major differences between rich and poor nations can be overcome.

Delegates Must Strengthen UN Drafts To Strike Ambitious Climate Deal

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.

Climate for Life: A call from the Himalayas

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.”

Utah Resident Takes Climate Change Message to the Top of the World During Record 19th Everest Ascent

Utah Resident Apa Sherpa unveiled a banner on the summit of Mount Everest today telling the world to take urgent action on climate change and save his native Himalayas. The banner containing the WWF message – "Stop Climate Change, Let the Himalayas Live!" was unveiled as he summited Everest for a record 19^th time.

IBM Extends Partnership with WWF's Climate Savers Program

World Wildlife Fund and IBM today announced that IBM is furthering its participation in the WWF Climate Savers program, committing to a second generation Climate Savers goal to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by an additional 12 percent below 2005 levels by 2012.  IBM expects the reductions will build upon the company's prior success in cutting carbon emissions by nearly 2.7 million metric tons between 1990 and 2005—equivalent to 40 percent of the company’s 1990 global greenhouse gas emissions—and saving over $270 million through its annual energy conservation actions. 

Critical Climate Bill Clears House Committee; WWF Praises Landmark Vote

Lou Leonard, Director of U.S. Climate Policy for World Wildlife Fund, today praised passage of HR 2454, the American Clean Energy Security Act, by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.  Passage of the bill marks the first time climate change legislation has cleared a House committee.  House leaders have said they expect the legislation to be voted on later this summer. 

World Wildlife Fund Statement on the American Clean Energy and Security Act

World Wildlife Fund issued the following statement from President and CEO Carter S. Roberts on the revised American Clean Energy and Security Act resulting from negotiations led by House Energy Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Energy and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Edward Markey (D-MA).

WWF Study Says Climate Change Could Displace Millions In Asia's Coral Triangle

Coral reefs could disappear entirely from the Coral Triangle region of the Pacific Ocean by the end of the century, threatening the food supply and livelihoods for about 100 million people, according to a new study from World Wildlife Fund.

Slow Sales Of Sustainable Palm Oil Threaten Tropical Forests; WWF To Grade Palm Oil Buyers

New figures released by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today show that only 1 percent of the sustainable palm oil available on the market has been bought, raising concerns that one of the major solutions to halting deforestation of tropical forests is not catching on fast enough.  Rapid increases in the production of palm oil, which is found in everything from cosmetics to ice cream to chocolate bars, has caused extensive land clearing in places like Borneo and Sumatra, resulting in loss of habitat for endangered species like tigers and orangutans and contributing to climate change.

WWF Calls for Full Protection of Polar Bears Under the ESA

WWF applauded the Obama administration and Secretary Salazar for their strong statements today and commitments to date on the need for “…comprehensive energy and climate strategy that curbs climate change and its impacts – including the loss of sea ice.”   

EPA Says Climate Change Pollution Threatens Public Health And Welfare, Setting Stage For Regulation Of Greenhouse Gases

The Environmental Protection Agency today issued a proposed finding that greenhouse gas pollution threatens the health and welfare of the American public.  The announcement comes two years after a landmark Supreme Court decision that directed the EPA to determine whether carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases pose a public danger and should therefore be regulated under the Clean Air Act.

WWF Statement On Conclusion Of Bonn Climate Talks

Keya Chatterjee, deputy director of the climate program at World Wildlife Fund issues statement upon the conclusion of two weeks of international climate treaty negotiations in Bonn, Germany.

"Time For Change" Provides Opportunity To Make Change To Save Our Living Planet

In the run up to this year’s Earth Day (April 22), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is encouraging people of all ages to make a pledge for change in the fight to save endangered species, protect endangered habitats and address global threats such as deforestation, overfishing and climate change. 

Climber Takes Climate Change Message to the Top of the World

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.

WWF Announces Global Partnership For Measuring, Monitoring, Managing Carbon

World Wildlife Fund today announced a partnership with Michigan State University, the World Agroforestry Center, and the Center of International Forestry Research to develop an innovative system for measuring, monitoring, and managing carbon in a diverse range of landscapes.  The partnership, part of the Global Environment Facility and United Nations Environment Programme’s Carbon Benefits Project, will help enable some of the world’s poorest people in the most vulnerable places to obtain the benefits of carbon sequestration. 

American Clean Energy and Security Act

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.

WWF Praises "American Clean Energy And Security Act" As Major First Step Toward Strong Climate Bill

Dr. Richard H. Moss, vice president for climate change at World Wildlife Fund, today offered praise for the “American Clean Energy and Security Act” – a draft energy and climate change bill written by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Energy and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Edward Markey (D-MA). Moss issued the following statement:

WWF Praises U.S. Opening Speech at Bonn Climate Talks

To the cheers of the global community, the Obama administration today announced that the U.S. will assume a constructive leadership role in the negotiations underway on a new global climate deal. Much heavy lifting remains, however, and the world is watching to see if the US Congress will deliver on strong climate action and empower the Obama administration to have a stronger negotiating position in the international climate talks, said World Wildlife Fund officials.

Uluguru Nature Reserve Declared in Coastal East Africa

A new nature reserve – including forests which are rich in biodiversity – has been declared in Tanzania.

Bipartisan Earth Hour Resolution Introduced in Congress

U.S. Representatives Judy Biggert (R-Ill.) and John Barrow (D-Ga.) have introduced a congressional resolution that recognizes the power of Earth Hour to mobilize public opinion on the critical issue of climate change and affirms Congress’s support of the unprecedented global event.

America Ready to Turn Out and Take Action for WWF's Earth Hour

As Earth Hour cascades through time zones around the world on Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m., millions of Americans across the country will be showing their support for action on climate change by voting with their light switch on this historic night. 

HP, Lafarge, Nike, Johnson and Johnson and Other Leading Global Corporations are Cutting Emissions by 50 Million Tons

Some of the world’s most iconic global corporations came together in the nation’s capital to announce they’ve significantly cut their greenhouse gas emissions. 

Pennsylvania, California, Arkansas Sign on as First Earth Hour States

Pennsylvania, California and Arkansas have joined the Earth Hour movement, becoming the first US states to pledge support for the global climate change event in which hundreds of millions of people around the world will turn off their lights this Saturday for one hour, at 8:30 pm, to cast a powerful, visual vote for action on climate change. 

WWF Studies Find Information Technology Significantly Reduces Climate Impacts, Costs Of Doing Business

World Wildlife Fund today released two new studies that underscore how existing information technology (IT) solutions can meet the demands of today’s corporations while also reducing the harmful CO2 emissions that contribute to climate change.  As world leaders work this year to gain agreement on global strategies to combat the worsening climate crisis, policymakers and corporations are increasingly looking for solutions that reduce harmful emissions while creating jobs, saving money and driving innovation.

Great Pyramids Of Giza, Acropolis Of Athens To Switch Off For WWF'S Earth Hour

At 8:30 pm on March 28^th in celebration of Earth Hour, lights will go out on some of the greatest monuments of the ancient world—the Acropolis of Athens and the Sphinx and Great Pyramids of Giza, as modern-day Greeks and Egyptians join Earth Hour’s global call for action on climate change.

Broadway Theaters Dim Their Lights In Support Of Planet Earth For WWF'S Global Climate Event

Support for WWF’s Earth Hour continues to build across the nation as corporations and iconic structures pledge to go dark for the global climate event, which takes place on March 28th at 8:30 p.m.

UN Secretary-General Urges Citizens to Join WWF's Earth Hour

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged citizens around the world to join WWF's Earth Hour to demand action on climate change.

Hollywood Supports WWF's Earth Hour As Sets Go Dark On "CSI," "Dancing With The Stars," "Price Is Right" And "Entertainment Tonight"

Sets and celebrities from the worlds of TV, film, music and sports are pledging to turn out their lights as part of World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour, the first global vote for action on climate change, taking place March 28^th at 8:30-9:30 p.m.

From Sea to Shining Sea, Iconic American Landmarks to Darken for WWF’s Earth Hour

From the United Nations building in New York City to the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel in Los Angeles County, support for Earth Hour continues to grow as new U.S. cities, high-profile landmarks, organizations and individuals commit to cast their vote in the world’s first global vote for action for climate change by turning off lights on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. local time.

Washington National Cathedral And Other Area Landmarks To Go Dark For WWF'S Earth Hour

The Washington National Cathedral is among many area landmarks throughout metropolitan Washington turning off their lights for World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour 2009 on March 28 as part of a symbolic vote for action on climate change. Earth Hour, the largest environmental awareness event ever, has more than 1,500 cities and millions of people participating worldwide, including such cities as Atlanta, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Beijing, Mexico City, Istanbul, Paris, Rome and Sydney.

NYC Landmarks, Empire State Building, Coca-Cola Billboard In Times Square And Time Warner Center, To Turn Out Lights For WWF'S Earth Hour

As momentum builds around the world for the first global vote for action on climate change, several of New York City’s most recognizable buildings and landmarks have committed to turn off their lights for World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour.  

Hundreds of L.A. Icons and Properties Turning Out Lights for 'Earth Hour L.A.' March 28, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. as L.A. is Culmination of Campaign Boasting 1,000 Cities in More Than 80 Countries

From the Capitol Records Tower, to the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel, hundreds of L.A.'s most recognizable landmarks have committed to turning out their lights for Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28th at 8:30 p.m. as part of the first ever global vote for action on climate change. By the time World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Earth Hour reaches L.A., more than 1,000 cities in 80 countries will have cast their votes in the symbolic movement regarding one of the most pressing issues facing the planet. From Fiji to L.A.'s Figueroa, Earth Hour will sweep across the Earth from time zone to time zone motivating people to turn out all non-essential lights in their houses and businesses and to join the global movement for change. That's just the first step before citizens descend on Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE, Saturday, March 28th, for the ultimate celebration for change.

WWF Urges Presidents of US, Brazil to Add Climate Change, Deforestation to Agenda for Weekend Meeting

On the eve of this weekend’s meeting between US President Barack Obama and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, World Wildlife Fund issued a call for the two leaders to include climate change – specifically the role of deforestation – in their agenda. 

Washington D.C. Turns Out the Lights for World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour

World Wildlife Fund announced today that the District of Columbia has signed on to be an official flagship city for Earth Hour 2009, a global climate change event in which tens of millions of citizens, businesses and government leaders from all corners of the world will turn off their lights to make a statement about the urgent need for action on climate change.

Today: Guyana President to Join WWF CEO at Hill Briefing on Impact of Tropical Deforestation on Climate Change

His Excellency Bharrat Jagdeo, the President of Guyana, will join World Wildlife Fund CEO Carter Roberts and other dignitaries at a Capitol Hill briefing today on the role of tropical deforestation in climate change.

Guyana President Joins WWF CEO at Hill Briefing Impact of Tropical Deforestation on Climate Change

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.

WWF CEO Carter Roberts testifies to Congress

After years of the U.S. failing to address the climate crisis, China, Brazil and other emerging economies are moving forward, setting ambitious emissions targets and disproving the conventional wisdom in Washington that says they do not take climate change seriously and are unwilling to take action,

Developing Nations Are Taking Strong Action on Climate Change, Carter Roberts Tells Congress

After years of the U.S. failing to address the climate crisis under the previous administration, China, Brazil and other emerging economies are moving forward, setting ambitious emissions targets and disproving the conventional wisdom in Washington that says they do not take climate change seriously and are unwilling to take action, World Wildlife Fund CEO Carter Roberts told Congress today.  As the Obama Administration and Congress reclaim U.S. leadership on the critical issue of climate change, they will find willing allies in the developing world, Roberts said.

Power Shift '09

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. 

Clinton Visit Signals New Era of Trust, Cooperation Between U.S., China on Climate Change

The world’s two largest emitters of greenhouse gases are laying the foundations for a new era of trust and cooperation on addressing the climate crisis, World Wildlife Fund officials said today as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton travels to China for high-level meetings on climate change.

WWF: Clinton's Asia Trip Reflects New Era Of Climate Leadership By U.S., Lays Groundwork For Global Accord

The Obama Administration’s first diplomatic mission abroad, in which Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is traveling to four Asian countries to discuss international cooperation on climate change, is a clear signal that Washington has entered a new era of leadership on the climate crisis, said World Wildlife Fund officials.

377 Cities in 74 Countries Commit to Turning Off the Lights in Support of WWF's Earth Hour 2009

With less than eight weeks before the lights go out for Earth Hour 2009, WWF officials confirmed today that 377 cities around the world will take part in the global event, which seeks to ignite a new call for action on climate change in the U.S. and around the world. WWF also announced that famed Obama-portrait artist Shepard Fairey has created a “Vote Earth” poster urging people to turn off their lights during Earth Hour, which takes place March 28, 2009, at 8:30 pm.  

New $2 Million Network to Help Threatened Ecosystems and Societies Adapt to the Impacts of Climate Change

Recognizing the significant impacts climate change is already having on both nature and people, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today announced it is providing $2 million to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to develop a new Ecosystems and Livelihoods Adaptation Network.

WWF Statement on Sen. Boxer's Climate Principles

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) officials today praised Senator Barbara Boxer’s (D-CA) announcement of the key principles for upcoming legislation to address climate change.

McKinsey Study Outlines Path to New, Green Economy

On the day that President Obama is releasing his plan to create a new, green economy, McKinsey and Company has issued a ground-breaking report that outlines a path toward realizing the President’s goal by showing how current technology, if fully deployed, could dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  Many of the technologies identified in the report would provide savings to consumers and create thousands of new, green-collar jobs.

Massive Coral Bleaching Could Decimate SE Asia’s Coral Triangle this Winter

Potentially widespread and severe coral bleaching is predicted this winter, which could cause immense damage to some of the world’s most important marine environments including the Coral Triangle of SE Asia and the Western Pacific, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warns.

Tigers, Rhinos, Polar Bears And Elephants Among Most Threatened Species In 2009, Says World Wildlife Fund

World Wildlife Fund today released its annual list of some of the most threatened species around the world, saying that the long-term survival of many iconic animals is increasingly in doubt due to a host of threats.

Arctic Warming Threatens Future Of The Planet

A report issued by the U.S. government today shows that rising temperatures in the Arctic could have disastrous impacts on the rest of the planet beyond what had previously been projected, reinforcing the urgency for a new global climate treaty, said officials with World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Midnight Rule Changes By Bush Administration Will Undermine Endangered Species Protections, Says WWF

In its final days in office, the Bush Administration has announced two substantial rule changes that would seriously undermine the effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), specifically gutting key protections for polar bears, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) officials said today.

U.S. Cities To Spur Action On Climate Change By Going Dark For WWF'S Earth Hour 2009

World Wildlife Fund today officially kicked off Earth Hour 2009 announcing that Chicago, Homer Glen, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, and San Francisco would lead the list of U.S. cities committing to go dark for one hour on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 p.m., uniting with tens of millions of citizens, businesses and government officials from all corners of the world in a call for global action on climate change.

Latest Research Shows Increase in Brazil’s Deforestation

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.

Biofuel Plantations on Tropical Forestlands Are Bad for the Climate and Biodiversity, Study Finds

Keeping tropical rain forests intact is a better way to combat climate change than replacing them with biofuel plantations, a study in the journal Conservation Biology finds.

WWF CEO Praises President-Elect Obama For Remarks At Governors Global Climate Summit

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) CEO Carter Roberts praised President-elect Barack Obama for his remarks today before the Governors’ Global Climate Summit being held in Los Angeles. 

Dr. Michael Oppenheimer to Speak at World Wildlife Fund

Dr. Michael Oppenheimer, Princeton University professor and a leading scholar on global warming, will discuss “Dangerous Anthropogenic Interference: The Latest Insights” at World Wildlife Fund on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.  The lecture is part of the Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Seminar series, which brings distinguished scientists from a variety of fields to Washington, D.C. to present cutting edge research of central importance to international conservation. 

WWF Congratulates President-Elect Obama

Carter Roberts, CEO of World Wildlife Fund (WWF), issued the following statement tonight following the election of Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.) as President of the United States.

The Coca-Cola System Announces New Global Targets

The Coca-Cola Company, in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), today announced ambitious new targets to improve water efficiency and reduce carbon emissions within its system-wide operations, while promoting sustainable agricultural practices and helping to conserve the world’s most important freshwater basins.

Living Planet Report Details Dangers Of Living Beyond The Environment's Means

As global financial markets learn difficult lessons on the consequences of unregulated spending, a new report issued by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warns of the danger to future prosperity if the reckless over-consumption of the Earth’s natural capital is left unchecked. 

WWF Provides Presidential Candidates Roadmap to a Safer, Sustainable Future

On the day of the third and final presidential debate, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has publicly released its “Greenprint” agenda – a policy roadmap for the next administration to address global threats to environmental, social and political stability in four key areas: climate change, conservation of natural resources, food security and freshwater availability.  The WWF Greenprint highlights how these challenges are intertwined, and how they can – and should – be solved by the next President.

Plight Of The Penguins: WWF Report Shows Climate Change Likely To Imperil Penguin Populations

Half to three-quarters of major Antarctic penguin colonies – including the iconic Emperor Penguin, which was made famous by the blockbuster hit March of the Penguins – will likely experience significant decline or disappearance as a result of climate change, according to a new report from World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

2008 On Track For Lowest-Ever Sea Ice In Arctic

Declining ice thickness and what is looking like the second lowest coverage on record means that Arctic sea ice may well have reached its lowest levels ever in terms of total volume, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said today. The final figures on the minimum ice coverage for this year are expected in a matter of days, but this year’s minimum figures are already flirting with last year’s record low of 1.59 million square miles.

JohnsonDiversey Announces Most Ambitious Climate Commitment In Cleaning Industry

World Wildlife Fund announced today that JohnsonDiversey, one of the world’s largest providers of commercial cleaning products and services, has joined the WWF Climate Savers program, pledging to significantly reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions from their operations.

Multiple Polar Bears Discovered Swimming Many Miles From Alaska Coast

An aerial survey by government scientists in Alaska’s Chukchi Sea this week found at least nine polar bears swimming in open water – with one at least 60 miles from shore – raising concern among wildlife experts about their survival. A World Wildlife Fund (WWF) polar bear expert said the bears could have difficulty making it safely to shore and risk drowning, particularly if a storm arises.

Climate Change Likely To Add Fuel To Wildfires, Causing Greater Risk Of Respiratory Harm From Smoke Inhalation, U.S. Government Study Finds

Wildfires, which have ravaged the Western United States to a record degree in recent years, are likely to become even more severe, frequent and widespread due to climate change, leading to an expected increase in respiratory illness from smoke inhalation, increased property damage, and significant disruption to communities throughout the West and South, warns a new government report issued today.

WWF Praises Gore For Climate-Smart Energy Vision

Former Vice President Al Gore today called upon the United States to embark on a path toward energy independence by committing to generate 100 percent of its electricity from clean, domestic, non-emitting energy sources, such as solar, wind and geothermal. Dr. Richard Moss, vice president for climate change at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), issued this statement.

New Report From WWF Projects Stressed Water Resources In Southeast U.S. Due To Climate Change

As the Southeast contends with the second consecutive year of exceptional drought, a new report commissioned by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) projects that climate change will increasingly stress water resources and affect water quality over a major portion of the region. The report, which was presented at a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill today, concludes that climate impacts on water resources are likely to be further exacerbated by population growth and land use changes. At risk are hundreds of unique, threatened, or endangered aquatic vertebrate species.

Dr. Patrick N. Halpin To Speak At World Wildlife Fund

Dr. Patrick N. Halpin, a leading expert in marine conservation, will discuss “Protecting the Large Pelagics: New Technologies for Marine Conservation in the Open Ocean” at World Wildlife Fund on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. The lecture is part of the Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Seminar series, which brings distinguished scientists from a variety of fields to Washington, D.C. to present cutting edge research of central importance to international conservation.

WWF Briefing To Examine Impacts Of Climate Change On Southeast U.S. Watersheds

Tomorrow, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Allianz Foundation for North America and the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming will host a briefing on the results of a climate change vulnerability assessment of the Cumberland, Mobile, and Tennessee River Basins. The river basins are globally unique and ecologically important, and are vital sources of clean water. The assessment comes at a time when portions of the region are experiencing exceptional drought conditions for the second consecutive year.

WWF Releases G8 Climate Scorecards, Urges US Government To Strengthen Energy Efficiency And Energy R and D Efforts

In advance of next week’s G8 summit in Japan, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has released a new report examining the progress of each of the G8 countries toward addressing climate change, a main focus of this year’s meeting.

Impacts from Extreme Weather Events Made Worse Due to Lack of Conservation, Report Finds

Environmental degradation is a key factor in turning extreme weather events and natural hazards, like floods, earthquakes, cyclones, forest fires and hurricanes into catastrophic natural disasters, according to a new report from World Wildlife Fund. In the wake of a series of recent devastating events, like the flooding in the Midwest, the massive earthquake in China and the typhoon in the Philippines, among others, this report illustrates how natural resource protection could have helped to mitigate the effects of these disasters and highlights the potential for conservation now to help alleviate impacts from future episodes.

Ecosystem and Resource Managers Must Prepare for Climate Change, New Government Study Finds

A key government report issued today concludes that climate change is having a significant and irreversible impact on sensitive ecosystems and resources and urges the immediate implementation of ecosystem adaptation strategies on federally protected and managed lands and waters. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) officials called on Congress and the administration to provide the leadership, funding and reforms that federal managers require to implement the report’s recommendations.

Climate Change Fueling Extreme Weather Events, Government Study Finds

Climate change is altering the frequency and severity of many extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts and hurricanes, according to a government report issued today. In the wake of devastating flooding throughout the Midwest – for which President Bush is seeking nearly $2 billion in emergency aid – the report illustrates the nation’s economic vulnerability to climate change and reinforces the urgency of developing a national preparedness strategy for climate change impacts, said a senior World Wildlife Fund (WWF) official.

WWF Statement on Senate Climate Bill

The Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act (S. 3036) today failed to garner a 60 vote supermajority necessary to advance the legislation in the U.S. Senate. However, the 48-36 vote in favor of proceeding marked a significant shift in political support for addressing climate change, said Dr. Richard Moss, vice president of climate change at World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Eleven Major Corporations Urge Senate Passage Of Climate Change Legislation

Eleven major corporations today urged the U.S. Senate to pass climate change legislation, saying the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act (S. 3036), which will be voted on this week, “represents a real effort to establish the regulatory framework that we need.”

New Federal Assessment Confirms Climate Change Dangers, Says WWF

A report focusing on the impacts of climate change in the U.S. that was issued today by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) is consistent with previously published research, but falls far short of meeting the needs of decision-makers for timely and useful information on the growing impacts of climate change, said World Wildlife Fund (WWF) officials.

U.S. Government Study Finds Climate Change Impacting Water Availability, Agriculture, And Wildlife

Climate change is fueling forest fires, creating water scarcity, harming animal habitats, and causing other significant changes throughout the United States that will only worsen as global temperatures increase, concludes a new federal government assessment of current and future climate change impacts.

U.S. Government Affirms that Climate Change is Putting Polar Bears in Peril

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.  

U.S. GovernmentUpdate: WWF Joins Suit Opposing Lease Sale 193 in the Chukchi Sea

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.

WWF Joins Suit Opposing Lease Sale 193 in the Chukchi Sea

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.

Gulf Coast Students and WWF to Explore How Vulnerable Region is to Climate Change

WASHINGTON—Twenty-five high school students displaced by Hurricane Katrina will join WWF and scientists to examine the southeastern United States’ vulnerability to climate change under research awards from WWF and Allianz Foundation for North America this spring.

Climate Change Hitting Arctic Faster, Harder

WASHINGTON – Climate change is having a greater and faster impact on the Arctic than previously thought, according to a new study by World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Reducing Deforestation is Key to Addressing Climate Change, WWF Official Tells Congress

WASHINGTON -- National and international plans to combat climate change must address the root causes of deforestation, which is responsible for nearly 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) official said in testimony before the U.S. Senate today. 

36 Million Americans Take Part in WWF's Earth Hour

World Wildlife Fund announced today that an estimated 36 million Americans took part in Earth Hour, a global event in support for action on climate change that took place March 29, 2008.

President Bush Refuses to Lead; WWF Looks to Presidential Candidates for Leadership on Climate Change

WASHINGTON – Officials at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today expressed doubt that President Bush’s Rose Garden speech this afternoon will offer any hope for meaningful action on climate change before the end of his term and called on his would-be successors to demonstrate leadership on the issue, specifically urging them to participate in a debate on climate change and other science and environmental issues.

President Bush’s Climate Speech: Too Little Too Late

WASHINGTON – Dr. Richard Moss, Vice President and Managing Director of Climate Change for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and member of the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, issued the following statement today in response to President Bush’s speech on climate change:

Cars should plug-in to a new future

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles offer a promising pathway to a sustainable transport future that reduces risks of climate catastrophe and possible conflict over dwindling oil resources, a new WWF analysis has found.

The Coca-Cola Company Turns Out for Earth Hour 2008

(ATLANTA) -- March 27, 2008 -- The Coca-Cola Company is stepping up in a big way to support Earth Hour 2008--a global "lights off" event created by the World Wildlife Fund to call attention to climate change. Coca-Cola has committed to darken its famous Times Square billboard in New York and the lights at its world headquarters in Atlanta, while donating advertising space valued at more than $2.5 million to promote Earth Hour, which takes place Saturday, March 29th at 8 p.m.

World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour Celebrations Spread to Six Continents in Largest Climate Change Event in History

Washington, D.C.– March 26, 2008– With less than a week to go, participation in Earth Hour (www.earthhour.org) has grown dramatically as nearly 200 cities, including 35 in the U.S., join millions of individuals and businesses around the world in turning off their lights on Saturday, March 29th from 8 – 9 pm local time in a dramatic symbolic gesture in support for action on climate change.

World Wildlife Fund Partners with HP to Promote Earth Hour

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 11, 2008 - World Wildlife Fund today named HP as the official US technology partner for Earth Hour, the global climate change event taking place Saturday, March 29 at 8 pm local time (www.earthhour.org) in cities around the world.

Go with Gold for Quality Carbon Offsetting in Energy Sector

WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Gold Standard for carbon offsets in the energy sector has come out on top after research which, for the first time, rates voluntary offset standards according to clear quality criteria.

Destruction of Sumatra forests driving global climate change and species extinction: WWF

Pekanbaru, Sumatra-Turning just one Sumatran province's forests and peat swamps into pulpwood and palm oil plantations is generating more annual greenhouse gas emissions than the Netherlands and rapidly driving the province's elephants into extinction, a new study by WWF and partners has found.

Sumatra's Forests Disappearing, Bad News for Climate Change, Tigers and Elephants

A groundbreaking report by WWF and partners analyzes the local-to-global connections between deforestation, climate change and the rapid decline of tigers and elephants in the Riau Province, on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia.

World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour Gains Momentum As Three More US Cities Join Chicago in Historic Global, Climate Change Event

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 15, 2008 – Momentum continues to build for Earth Hour 2008, as World Wildlife Fund announced today that four major US cities will take part in a global effort to turn off the lights on March 29, 2008 to demonstrate concern about climate change.

Media Advisory: “Climate Camp” Teaches Natural Resource Experts from Around the World How to Protect Nature from Climate Change

What: Climate Camp is a week-long program where conservationists, policymakers and resource managers from Papua New Guinea to Northern California learn how to develop programs that help wildlife, habitats and communities prepare for the consequences of global climate change. Climate scientists from around the world will explain the impacts of climate change and help them design programs to help places like the Congo, Amazon and Rockies prepare for a changing climate. They present these programs to their peers and funders and if the last climate camp is any guide, most will successfully implement projects when they return home.

Business leaders sign Tokyo Declaration to tackle global warming and enact industry-wide change

Tokyo – A business group including leading companies such as HP, Sony, Nokia and Nike today released the Tokyo Declaration, a joint call to tackle the urgent issue of climate change. Signing the declaration at the Climate Savers Summit 2008 held by WWF and Sony in Tokyo, a dozen business leaders highlighted that the world’s greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced by more than 50 percent by 2050. They added that emissions must peak and start to decline within the next 10 to 15 years in order to keep global warming below the dangerous threshold of 2 degrees Celsius.

HP Joins WWF Climate Savers Program, Pledges Further Reductions in Emissions and Energy Consumption

WASHINGTON D.C. – HP has joined the WWF Climate Savers program, a group of leading corporations from around the world that are working with World Wildlife Fund to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, WWF and HP announced today.

World Wildlife Fund Statement on Climate Change and the State of the Union

WASHINGTON – The head of the climate change program at World Wildlife Fund, the world’s largest environmental organization, today issued the following statement:

Nokia Joins WWF Climate Savers Program

On January 28, 2008, Nokia joined the  WWF Climate Savers program with a pledge to build on its strong environmental record by improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide emissions across its business. The company is targeting a series of energy savings including halving the stand-by energy used by its mobile phone chargers, using green electricity to power 50 percent of its facilities by 2010 and reducing the overall energy needs of its sites by 6 percent by 2012.

Environmental Groups Call for Increased Protection of Coral Reefs as World Marks 2008 International Year of the Reef

Washington D.C.— As 17 countries and 30 organizations launch the International Year of the Reef today, three major environmental groups – World Wildlife Fund, The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International – call on governments, businesses, scientists, non-governmental organizations and individuals around the world to vastly increase actions to protect coral reefs. The International Year of the Reef 2008, designated by the International Coral Reef Initiative, is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about the value and importance of coral reefs and to motivate action to protect them.

WWF Disappointed by U.S. Delay in Listing Polar Bears

WASHINGTON D.C. – World Wildlife Fund (WWF) expressed disappointment over the announcement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on January 7, 2008 that it will delay by up to one month a final decision on  whether to list the polar bear as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

Conservation Organizations Decry Controversial Chukchi Lease Sale, Raising Concerns About Survival of Polar Bears

The Minerals Management Service (MMS), an agency within the Department of Interior (DOI), issued its Final Notice of Intent for the Chukchi Lease Sale 193 opening approximately 29.7 million acres of the pristine Chukchi Sea to oil and gas activities on January 2.

Major Cities Around the World Join WWF in Fighting Climate Change During Earth Hour 2008

WASHINGTON, December 18, 2007 - WWF today announced the official launch of Earth Hour, a global initiative in which cities and communities will turn out their lights to symbolize their leadership and commitment to finding solutions for climate change.

Bali Launches Climate Negotiations, Weak on Substance

Bali, INDONESIA – Political leaders meeting in Bali for the UN’s Climate Change Summit hammered out a deal which launches formal negotiations with a 2009 end date, but the deal falls short in its ambition, says World Wildlife Fund.

US Government Proposal Has Potential to Derail Bali Climate Conference, Warns WWF

Bali, Indonesia – A move by the U.S. government could push the Bali climate negotiations to the brink of failure, WWF officials warned tonight. The U.S. proposal would eliminate language that called upon developed nations to consider specific, internationally binding, quantified reduction commitments, replacing it with text that calls upon countries to adopt any measures they deem appropriate.

Amazon Deforestation Rates Decreasing, Rainforests Still Threatened

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.

Penguins in Peril as Climate Warms, WWF

Bali, Indonesia - The penguin population of Antarctica is under pressure from global warming, says WWF’s latest briefing.

WWF Applauds US Senate Committee Approval of Landmark Climate Change Legislation

Bali, Indonesia – Officials with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said landmark climate change legislation sent to the floor of the US Senate by the Environment and Public Works Committee this week will help put the US on the path towards meaningful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate Change Speeds Up Amazon’s Destruction, Says WWF

Bali, Indonesia – A vicious feedback loop of climate change and deforestation could wipe out or severely damage nearly 60 percent of the Amazon forest by 2030, says a new report from WWF. 

Record Breaking Year for Climate, says WWF

Bali, Indonesia– The past year has seen yet more weather records smashed as extreme weather events take a firmer hold of the planet, says WWF.

150 Global Business Leaders Call for Legally Binding UN Framework at Bali COP to Tackle Climate Change

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Leaders of 150 global companies today called on world leaders to agree on a comprehensive, legally binding United Nations framework to tackle climate change during negotiations that begin next week during the Conference of the Parties in Bali, Indonesia.

150 Global Business Leaders Call for Legally Binding UN Framework at Bali COP to Tackle Climate Change

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Leaders of 150 global companies today called on world leaders to agree on a comprehensive, legally binding United Nations framework to tackle climate change during negotiations that begin next week during the Conference of the Parties in Bali, Indonesia.

Statement by Gold Medalists Ted Ligety and Julia Mancuso on Global Warming’s Impact on Skiing

Ted Ligety:
“With the start of the 2007 ski season, it’s never been clearer that the sport I love is at risk. Global warming has made skiing conditions progressively worse – the seasons are getting shorter and there seems to be less snow on the slopes. Without immediate action to halt global warming we could lose the sport as we know it all together. Scientists say we have less than 10 years to do something before it’s too late.

A More Sustainable Thanksgiving Feast

WASHINGTON - Want to make your Thanksgiving a little more environmentally-friendly? World Wildlife Fund offers some easy steps to make your celebration more sustainable:

Witness to a Changing Planet

Washington D.C. – A new tool from WWF allows people around the world to document first-hand the impacts of climate change on their communities and livelihoods, from melting glacial lakes in the Himalayas threatening to flood Sherpa villages to rising sea levels in the Pacific putting fishermen out of business. Through the Climate Witness Program, WWF collects testimony from citizens in vulnerable areas, verifies it with leading climate scientists and then shares it with the world.

World Wildlife Fund Names Climate Expert Richard Moss as Vice President and Managing Director for Climate Change

WASHINGTON - World Wildlife Fund announced today that internationally-recognized climate expert Richard Moss has been named WWF's vice president and managing director for Climate Change for the United States. In that role, Moss will be at the forefront of WWF's efforts to secure a strong global climate agreement that includes steep emissions reduction targets, addresses forest carbon policy and protects the world's key eco-regions from the effects of global warming.

The Golden Compass Brings New Line Cinema and the World Wildlife Fund Together To Educate Public About Global Warming

WASHINGTON, October 16, 2007 -In the new fantasy adventure film "The Golden Compass," polar bears protect themselves with suits of armor. In the real world, threats to polar bears are not so easily abated. This majestic species is one of many in danger of extinction due to harsh changes in climate, which is why New Line Cinema has launched a unique partnership today with the World Wildlife Fund to help educate the public about the impact global warming is having on animals throughout the world.

World Wildlife Fund Hails Award of Nobel Peace Prize to Al Gore and UN's Climate Change Panel

WASHINGTON DC - The CEO of World Wildlife Fund, the world's largest environmental organization, said today that the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to former Vice President Al Gore and the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recognizes that climate change is one of the great destabilizing forces of our era and a root cause of some of the world's most violent conflicts.

Celebrities Say They're 'Hotter than They Should Be'

What do Scarlett Johansson, Orlando Bloom and Rachael Ray have in common? They’ve joined together with 13 other hot celebrities to support an online auction for World Wildlife Fund. Each has signed a WWF “Hotter than I Should Be” t-shirt to be auctioned off on eBay starting today with funds going to support WWF’s global climate change and other conservation initiatives.

Unprecedented Pact to Save Amazonian Forests

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.

Time Running Out for Polar Bears

WASHINGTON— A new report on the fate of polar bears in a world of rapid climate change predicts disaster for one of the world's most charismatic species, World Wildlife Fund said today.

Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) Endorsed by APEC Summit

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - At yesterday's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, 21 world leaders endorsed a new proposal to safeguard the rich marine resources of the Indo-Pacific region for future generations. The Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security aims to bring together six governments in a multilateral partnership to conserve the extraordinary marine life in the region. The proposal was endorsed in the Sydney APEC Leaders' Declaration on Climate Change, Energy Security and Clean Development.  U.S. President George W. Bush welcomed this Initiative during the Summit.

Opportunity for Students Displaced by Katrina to Assess Climate Change Vulnerability of Southeastern U.S.

WASHINGTON—World Wildlife Fund and the Allianz Foundation for North America today announced a new opportunity for high school students displaced by Katrina and now residing in nine U.S. cities to assess the climate change vulnerability of the Southeastern United States.

No Matter What Your School Colors, Make Sure Your Backpack is Green

As you make your Back to School list, you might want to check it twice, according to World Wildlife Fund who offers ten important tips on how you can make a positive impact on the environment by making sure the school supplies that make it into your backpack are good for the Earth:

Coral Reef Recovery

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.

Energy Efficiency is Fastest, Cheapest, Easiest Way for G8 to Cut Emissions

WASHINGTON – Despite the enormous potential of energy efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the planet from dangerous climate change, too many of the existing efficiency policies and measures in the G8 industrialized countries, including the United States, are ineffective according to a new WWF report, Making Energy Efficiency Happen: From Potential To Realization. The report outlines what each of the G8 plus 5 countries can do to save energy and the climate while promoting their energy security with sustainable economic growth.

Whales in Hot Water: Global Warming's Effect on World's Largest Creatures

WASHINGTON – Whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) are facing increasing threats from climate change, according to a new report published by WWF and the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) released in advance of the 59th meeting of the International Whaling Commission in Anchorage, Alaska, May 28-31.

"Hotter Than I Should Be": WWF Launches New Campaign to Fight Global Warming

World Wildlife Fund today introduced a bold consumer campaign created to aid in the world's fight against global warming.  A series of public service announcements will air this month dramatically demonstrating how unchecked climate change will affect average lives.  The new public service announcements show a young boy playing baseball elbow deep in water and a couple being married amid a torrential hurricane.

WWF Report: Possible to Meet Energy Demand and Stop Global Warming

WASHINGTON– Sustainable energy and technology can curb climate change and meet projected growth in demand for energy but only if key decisions are made within the next five years, according to a new WWF report.  Climate Solutions: WWF’s vision for 2050 concludes that sustainable technologies can meet global projected energy demand while avoiding the most dangerous impacts of climate change.  But it warns that the governmental policies needed to propel this transition are not now in place, or even in prospect in most cases. 

Rising Sea Levels,Temps Threaten Madagascar's Marine Life

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.

Americans Nationwide Pledge to Make a Difference for Earth Day

From organizing an Earth Day-themed karaoke fundraiser to participating in a trash clean-up in their local community, Americans have pledged to take action to conserve mother earth for Earth Day 2007. More than 2,000 people have made pledges for change on World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Day website.

Global Warming Threatens World's Natural Wonders

WASHINGTON ­– A new report from WWF shows how global warming threatens ten of the world’s greatest natural wonders, including two in the United States.  Saving the World's Natural Wonders from Climate Change finds that global warming is already affecting places like the Amazon and Himalayas.

Surveying climate change impacts on Central America's coral reefs

Placencia, Belize — A WWF survey shows that rising temperatures, altered rainfall and coral bleaching are among the main threats to Central America's Mesoamerican Reef.

HP to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Increase Energy Efficiency of Products

Technology-based solutions eyed as part of new agreement with World Wildlife Fund-US

Climate Change Poses Serious Risks to Insurers and their Customers, According to New Report

The insurance industry should do more to address the growing impact of climate change-induced damages, according to a new report released today. This is the first time that a major insurance company has publicly released a study of this kind in the U.S. The report examines the latest scientific findings about climate change, specifically on forest fires, storms and floods, and the potential impact on the insurance industry and its customers.

WWF and Sony Work Together to Reduce Climate Change

Washington - World Wildlife Fund congratulates Sony, which has agreed to cut carbon dioxide emissions from both operations and its product range as part of a deal struck with WWF. The company's commitment, which was announced today in Tokyo, includes all its subsidiaries and its production facilities globally, including Japan, China, Europe, and the US.

Global Warming Capable of Sparking Mass Species Extinctions

Washington, D.C. - The Earth could see massive waves of species extinctions in around the world if global warming continues unabated, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Conservation Biology.

WWF and Tetra Pak to Work Together to Improve Management of Forests and Climate

Washington, DC - Tetra Pak and WWF today signed a three year agreement to cooperate to improve management of the world's forests and to reduce industrial emissions contributing to climate change. Under the agreement, Tetra Pak will take steps to strengthen its purchasing of forest-based products from well-managed forests and to reduce its CO2 emissions over the next five years by an absolute 10 percent.

WWF works to reduce effects of global warming

In an effort to reduce the effects of global warming, including an increase in polar bear drownings, World Wildlife Fund is working to educate people, businesses and governments around the world about the importance of reducing CO2 emissions.

One Year After the Tsunami: Building Back the Right Way

One year after the Southeast Asian tsunami, reconstruction is finally under way. But some of the hardest hit areas risk sowing the seeds of future disasters unless donor countries include sustainably sourced building materials in their long-term aid packages, according to experts from the World Wildlife Fund.

2005 a Record Year for Climate Change

A World Wildlife Fund report released last week said that 2005 is on track to be the warmest year on record, surpassing the record set in the 1998 El Niño year. By October of this year, NASA reported that the global average temperature was already 0.06ºC (0.1ºF) warmer than 1998.

Hot, hungry and gasping for air - climate change puts fish at risk, warns WWF

A week ahead of a key Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol in Montreal, Canada, the global conservation organization's report " Are we putting our fish in hot water? " shows that global warming is causing the world's waters to warm while rainfall patterns, currents and sea levels are changing.

Aspen, Annapolis, Major Paper Company Commit to Clean Energy and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions - IBM Reduces CO2 Emissions by More Than 1 Million Tons, Saving $115 Million

WASHINGTON - The cities of Aspen and Annapolis, along with NorskeCanada (TSX:NS), a leading paper producer, have reached agreements with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Center for Energy & Climate Solutions (CECS) committing to significant actions that will reduce heat-trapping carbon dioxide emissions. WWF and CECS also announced that IBM (NYSE:IBM), a participant in their Climate Savers program, has surpassed its reduction target and avoided more than 1.28 million tons of CO2 emissions since the 1998 base year of its Climate Savers goal, saving $115 million in reduced energy costs. These efforts are part of the growing trend of businesses, states and local communities taking direct action to address the challenge posed to nature and people by global warming.

Indonesia Adopts WWF Reconstruction Guidelines for Aceh

JAKARTA, Indonesia - With a strong endorsement from Indonesian officials, World Wildlife Fund Tuesday unveiled a set of reconstruction guidelines designed to promote both the economic and environmental recovery of tsunami-ravaged Aceh province.

World Wildlife Fund Calls for U.S. Action as World Celebrates Climate Change Treaty

WASHINGTON - "As the world celebrates the launch of the first international agreement to protect our living planet from global warming, the United States shouldn't remain paralyzed by inaction--it can do its share by passing the bi-partisan Climate Stewardship Act now in Congress.

Bill Introduced to Boost Water Supplies

State Senator Shannon Robinson (D-17, Bernalillo) and Representative Mimi Stewart (D-21, Bernalillo) introduced the Water Efficient Technology act (WET) today in the New Mexico Senate and House of Representatives. The bill would raise $10-20 million annually to increase the productivity of the state's water supplies by fixing leaking pipes, funding infrastructure, water-efficient technology and other water projects. Cosponsors include Representatives Ben Lujan, (D-Santa Fe), Speaker of the House, Irvin Harrison, (D-McKinley, San Juan), Manuel Herrera, (D-Grant, Hildago), Antonio Lujan (D-Doña Ana), Jim Trujillo (D-Santa Fe), Ernest Chavez (D-Bernalillo), Edward Sandoval (D-Bernalillo), Roger Madalena (D-Bern, McK., R.A. & Sandoval), Nick Salazar (D-Mora, R.A., S.M., S.F. & Taos), Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe), Joni Gutierrez (D-Dona Ana), Gail Beam (D-Bernalillo), Danice Picraux (D-Bernalillo).

'Green Reconstruction' Vital in the Aftermath of the Tsunami

Washington, DC - In the aftermath of the tsunami disaster, WWF, the global conservation organization, is calling on governments to support the devastated communities by ensuring that efforts to rebuild their livelihoods are environmentally sustainable. The call comes as a UN conference on the vulnerability of small island developing states gets underway in Mauritius in the Indian Ocean -- the area severely impacted by the tsunami.

Power Companies Fail To Chart Clear Course To Combat Climate Change

Washington, DC - Despite their role as the biggest contributors to climate change, a new report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reveals that the planet's largest power companies are failing to make use of available technologies to address the threat that climate change poses to the environment. Ranking Power, a new WWF report, documents the overall failure of major power sector companies around the world to significantly invest in renewable and efficient energy in order to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Almost two thirds of the companies evaluated received a score of less than one out of a possible ten for their response to global warming, with more than 90% rating below three. Rankings are based on the companies' current use of available technologies to reduce CO2 emissions, as well as clear commitments they have made for future improvements.

WWF Report Warns of Looming 'Budget Deficit' with Nature

WASHINGTON - People are consuming the earth's natural resources 20 percent faster than nature can renew them--a dangerous imbalance that is fueling the loss of species and may lead to critical resource shortages in the years ahead, according to a World Wildlife Fund study released on Thursday.

Switching to Clean Energy Will Stop Great Barrier Reef Destruction from Global Warming, Says WWF

WASHINGTON - A new World Wildlife Fund report shows that the corals of the Great Barrier Reef may continue to degrade over the coming decades if the world fails to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by rapidly switching to clean, renewable energy sources and limiting CO2 emissions.

AEP Shareholders Vote on Global Warming Resolution

Statement by Katherine Silverthorne, Director, US Climate Change Program World Wildlife Fund, commenting on today's vote by American Electric Power shareholders on CO2 risk.

WWF Reports Coral Bleaching Underway in US Territory of American Samoa

World Wildlife Fund today reported that coral bleaching is occurring at all of its seven research sites in the US territory of American Samoa, including reefs within the protective boundaries of the US National Park of American Samoa, Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Maloata Bay community reserve.

WWF and Ecuador Sign Accord to Transform Galapagos

World Wildlife Fund and the government of Ecuador, launching one of the most ambitious conservation partnerships ever undertaken, signed an agreement Friday to transform the Galapagos Islands into a model for 21st Century clean energy use over the next 10 years.

Disappearance of North American Mammal Linked to Global Warming

New research published in the February 2003 issue of the Journal of Mammalogy indicates that American pikas may be one of the first mammals in North America known to fall victim to global warming.

WWF's postion on Administration and Industry Voluntary CO2 Intensity Targets Announcements

"Voluntary goals for reducing global warming pollution make no more sense than voluntary standards for drinking water or toxic cleanup. With public health and safety and our environment at risk, failure to establish legally binding reduction targets is simply irresponsible.

WWF Statement on Administration Energy Plan Proposed by President Bush

The Administration plan continues to leave the United States dependent on outdated technologies and misses the environmental opportunity to switch from dirty coal to clean renewable energy.

Corporate Carbon Dioxide Commitments: Separating Fact from Fiction

The burning of fossil fuels - oil, gas and coal - emits carbon dioxide which builds up in the atmosphere, blankets the earth and traps in heat, causing global warming.

WWF to Use Clean Wind Energy from Regional Windfarm

World Wildlife Fund today announced that ten percent of the annual power for its Washington DC building would come from wind energy. The building is a 235,759 square foot facility with eight floors plus a two-level parking garage and houses several businesses in addition to the headquarters of WWF's US operations.

McCain-Lieberman Bill is Potential Jump-Start for US Policy on Global Warming

It's encouraging to see real action on the environment by senior statesmen so early in the new Congress. The McCain-Lieberman bill could jump-start US policy on global warming.

Canadian Ratification of Kyoto Protocol Poses New Challenge to Bush Administration

Today's decision by Canada to ratify the Kyoto Protocol shows that North American countries can act responsibly in the face of global warming and poses a new challenge to the Bush administration to take action on global warming, said World Wildlife Fund.

EU Takes the Lead on Implementing Kyoto Climate Treaty

World Wildlife Fund today applauded the European Union (EU) for taking the global lead in reducing climate pollution by introducing a sound architecture for emissions trading, or 'cap and trade' as it is also called, in preparation for the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol in Europe.

New Arctic Research Underscores Urgency of CO2 Reduction Efforts

Today's announcement by the National Snow and Ice Data Center that there was less arctic sea ice this summer than ever before measured prompted World Wildlife Fund to underscore the urgency of taking all available steps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. News of the new record low follows NASA's recent announcement of melting in the Arctic at rates faster than previously thought.

Climate Talks Need More Urgency

An important round of discussions on the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol ended today with progress on some technical issues, but still no consensus on how to respond to the long-term dangers of climate change.

WWF launches Gold Standard for Kyoto Protocol Projects

World Wildlife Fund today unveiled a set of draft "gold" standards designed to ensure that two key provisions of the Kyoto Protocol more effectively reduce the carbon emissions that cause global warming.

Strong Clean Development Mechanism Needed Under Climate Treaty, says WWF

World Wildlife Fund today called on climate negotiators to strengthen the Kyoto Protocol rules governing financed projects to ensure their environmental integrity. This call came as the Eighth Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change begins today in New Delhi, India and continues until November 1.

Leaders Must Take Action at WSSD to Curb Climate Change in Africa

The choices that world leaders make on energy at the upcoming Earth Summit will have widespread implications for biodiversity, water supply and food security in Africa, according to a new report from World Wildlife Fund.

WWF Calls Senate Bill with Carbon Target a Crucial Step

Today the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee took an important step towards establishing a responsible approach to global warming in the United States. The Clean Power Act is landmark clean-up legislation for power plants that reduces levels of four major air pollutants, including carbon dioxide, the heat-trapping gas primarily responsible for global warming.

Will the White House Play Politics or Address Global Warming?

World Wildlife Fund urges the White House to stand by its recent global warming report and reject requests for the Administration to distance itself from the scientific consensus on climate change.

Global Momentum Builds with Japan's Decision to Ratify Kyoto Climate Treaty

World Wildlife Fund hailed Japan's decision today to ratify the Kyoto Protocol as a "welcome and essential step" towards turning the climate treaty into international law this year.

EU Delivery Marks Important Achievement in Climate Treaty Process

World Wildlife Fund congratulates the European Union - the European Commission and the 15 member states - on completing ratification of the Kyoto Protocol and delivering its ratification documents to the United Nations in New York today. With this delivery, 69 countries will have ratified the climate treaty and the first criterion for the treaty to become international law - ratification by a minimum of 55 countries - is achieved.

Polar Bears Victims of Inaction on Global Warming

Global warming threatens to destroy critical polar bear habitat, according to a new study from World Wildlife Fund.

WWF Welcomes Russian Government's Decision to Start Process of Ratifying the Kyoto Climate Treaty

Today's decision by the Russian government to start the process of ratification of the Kyoto climate treaty could be the decisive factor in turning the agreement into international law this year, said World Wildlife Fund.

Antarctic Ice Shelf Loss Warns Against Inaction on Global Warming

Today's news that a massive Antarctic ice shelf has broken apart in less than a month sends yet another signal that governments should strengthen their efforts against global warming, said World Wildlife Fund.

WWF Dismayed by Expected White House Climate Change Policy

World Wildlife Fund is dismayed that the U.S. climate change policy expected to be announced today by the Bush Administration is woefully inadequate in the face of global warming.

Global Warming Poses Severe Threat to the 'Richest' Natural Areas

Global warming threatens even the world's most biologically diverse natural areas, according to a new report, Habitats at Risk: Global Warming and Species Loss in Globally Significant Terrestrial Ecosystems, from WWF.

Bush Administration Undermining Successful Passage of Kyoto Climate Treaty?

World Wildlife Fund is urgently seeking clarification from the White House on its actions regarding other countries' ratification of the Kyoto Protocol following remarks by the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Paul Cellucci, last Friday.

Marine Protected Areas Aid Coral Reefs Threatened by Global Warming

A new report from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and The Nature Conservancy provides scientists, policy makers and park managers with new science-based principles for managing protected coral reefs, helping reefs survive and recover from coral bleaching incidents and guiding the location and management of new marine protected areas.

The Collins Companies to Cut CO2 Emissions and Save Money under New Climate Savers Agreement

The Collins Companies will team with World Wildlife Fund and the Center for Energy & Climate Solutions to cut their carbon dioxide emissions as part of a new Climate Savers agreement.

Kyoto Protocol Completes its Rise from the Ashes

As environment ministers from 160 countries agreed on rules for the Kyoto climate treaty, World Wildlife Fund called on governments today to turn the agreement into international law by next September's World Summit on Sustainable Development.

World Wildlife Fund Study Indicates Potential for 1.3 Million Jobs Nationwide from Clean Energy

A new World Wildlife Fund study released today indicates that energy efficiency policies and development of renewable energy resources could result in 750,000 new jobs nationwide over the next nine years and 1.3 million new jobs by 2020.

Kyoto Climate Treaty Negotiations Open in Morocco

World Wildlife Fund today called on governments gathering here for two weeks of global climate negotiations to finalize the Kyoto climate treaty so that it can become international law by next September's World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg.

Evidence of Biological Impact Makes Deep-Sea CO2 Sequestration a High-Risk Option

New research reported today in the October 12, 2001 issue of Science suggests that deep-sea carbon sequestration strategies risk the biological health of ocean ecosystems and may create oceanic 'dead zones' similar to what currently exists in the Gulf of Mexico.

Nike Partners with WWF and Center for Energy and Climate Solutions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Through a new Climate Savers memorandum of understanding with World Wildlife Fund and the Center for Energy & Climate Solutions, Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) today committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations worldwide.

Ministers' Agreement on Kyoto: 'Geopolitical Earthquake'

The decision by industrialized countries to proceed towards ratification of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change in spite of opposition by the United States sends a strong signal to both governments and industry that they must begin investing now in measures to reduce the carbon pollution that causes global warming, World Wildlife Fund said Monday.

WWF Applauds Decision To Move Towards Ratification Of Kyoto Protocol On Climate Change

WWF President Kathryn S. Fuller today praised the leaders of industrialized nations for their recognition of climate change as a major environmental threat and their decision to proceed towards ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.

Blue Whales' Food Supply Under Threat in the Antarctic

Melting ice caps due to global warming could lead to extinction of Antarctic blue whales by eliminating their main food supply, World Wildlife Fund warned today.

New Report Disproves Bush Claims that Global Warming Treaty Would Hurt U.S. Economy

Just four days before critical negotiations on the Kyoto Protocol on global warming resume, World Wildlife Fund today released a report disproving President Bush's claim that implementing the treaty would hurt the American economy. In fact, the report details how the United States could meet its obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the treaty and save $50 billion annually by 2010, and approximately $135 billion annually by 2020.

Coal-Focused Strategy in Bush Energy Plan Would Increase Global Warming

Over the next 20 years, the carbon dioxide emissions that cause global warming will increase by at least 40% in the electricity sector alone under President Bush's energy plan, according to a new study released today by World Wildlife Fund.

Kyoto Climate Talks Live On Under New Proposal

A new proposal offers some hope that governments may be able to break the current deadlock in international negotiations on climate change, according to World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Bush Energy Proposal - Blueprint for More Global Warming

President Bush has acknowledged the threat global warming poses to the environment. Yet, his budget will only exacerbate this threat, by slashing important energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that help curb carbon emissions.

Leadership from Congress on Climate

Congresswoman Barbara Lee's resolution adds to the building evidence that Congress knows the science on climate change is in, and what is needed now is action. Recent polls could not show more clearly that the American people are looking to elected officials to address the pollution that causes climate change.

Bush Administration Turns its Back on the Climate

The latest Bush Administration statement on the Kyoto Protocol clearly demonstrates the Administration's disconnection from the American public, our international allies, the scientific community and the sectors of business that are moving forward and taking action to reduce the threat of global warming.

U.S. Must Face Carbon Problem

World Wildlife Fund welcomes the announcement today of bipartisan legislation to clean-up America's power plants and address the growing threat of global warming by taking a first step toward tackling our carbon pollution.

President Bush 'About Face' on Carbon is Unacceptable

A four-pollutant approach and the Kyoto Protocol would provide companies certainty about the regulatory outlook for carbon in the coming decade. With no guidance on how the U.S. will reduce carbon emissions, nor international rules, companies won't be able to make informed investment decisions.

Governments Recognize Stunning Scale of Climate Impacts

New scientific findings that global warming is already having a "discernible" and serious impact on species and their habitats underscore the urgent need to implement the Kyoto Protocol on climate change and adopt real measures to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, the principal greenhouse gas, World Wildlife Fund said Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stopping To Take Notice: Senate Continues Hearing On Climate Change

Statement by Jennifer Morgan, Director, WWF Climate Change Campaign

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Florida Would Gain 40,000 Jobs from Measures to Cut Air Pollution, Global Warming

Aggressive policies to curb global warming would spur substantial job and economic growth in Florida, according to a comprehensive new World Wildlife Fund (WWF) study released today at a Miami press conference by Harvey Ruvin, Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts, Adam Markham of the World Wildlife Fund, and other experts.

New Analysis Examines Regional Impact of Global Warming

New research, based on state-of-the-art climate modelling, suggests that global warming will have a severe impact on the United States over the next century as temperatures rise more rapidly than the global average, causing increasing precipitation and flooding and threatening key ecosystems such as Florida's Everglades and Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.

WWF Background Paper Examines Link Between Global Warming and Hurricanes

Growing evidence suggests that global warming may be a factor in the formation of hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean - a prospect that makes it likely that super storms like Hurricane Floyd will occur with increasing frequency in the future.

Experts report widespread global warming impacts on world oceans

Rising global temperatures are disrupting life in the oceans from the tropics to the poles and undermining the future survival of a wide variety of species, according to a new report released today by WWF, the international conservation organisation.

Global Warming: Early Action Bill Heads the Right Way on the Wrong Road

World Wildlife Fund today called for major changes to The Credit for Voluntary Early Action Act which was reintroduced in Congress by Senator John Chafee. The bill is essentially the same as the environmentally flawed bill introduced in the second session of the 105th Congress last fall.

Praise for U.S. Climate Treaty Signing

World Wildlife Fund praised the United States' announcement today that it would sign the Kyoto climate treaty at the United Nations in New York, as world governments meeting in Argentina worked to conclude a ten-day conference aimed at slowing global warming.

Health Effects of Global Warming Could Be Devastating, WWF Report Finds

Global warming will have grave consequences for human health and already appears to be a major factor in the alarming spread of infectious diseases such as malaria, dengue fever and meningitis, according to a new report released today (Thursday) by World Wildlife Fund. The report notes that children and the elderly are especially susceptible.

Global Warming Threat to Forests Underlines Need for Deeper CO₂ Cuts

At least one third of the world's forests are expected to be seriously affected by global warming, accelerating the disappearance of both the forests themselves and the wildlife that depends on them, according to a new report released today by World Wildlife Fund.

New Poll Shows Most Americans Support Global Warming Treaty; Want U.S. Action

Nearly eight out of 10 Americans support the Kyoto Protocol on climate change and a strong majority believes the United States should cut its greenhouse gas emissions even if other countries do not, according to a new poll release today by the World Wildlife Fund.

WWF President Calls Kyoto Climate Agreement "A Historic First"

Today, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) applauded the completion of the new international accord to control greenhouse gas emissions, reached late Thursday in Japan, calling it "a critical first step in addressing the threat to nature posed by climate change." WWF also pledged its support for ratification by the U.S. Senate.

New Mellman Poll Shows Overwhelming Public Support for International Efforts to Halt Global Warming

Most Americans believe global warming is real and represents a serious threat, according to a national poll released today by World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The poll also reveals that a clear majority of Americans want immediate action from government and the business community, and believe these solutions will not harm the economy and may actually improve it.

America’s National Parks Show Effects of Global Warming

America’s national parks offer no refuge from global warming, according to a new study from World Wildlife Fund that analyzes impacts and potential threats from climate change to supposedly "protected" habitats and species.

U.S. Bringing up the Rear in International Efforts to Combat Climate Change

The United States ranks absolute last on a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) scorecard of 20 industrialized countries' efforts to combat climate change--a growing threat to many of the earth's most endangered species and ecosystems.

WWF Report Indicates Arctic Species Under Serious Threat from Global Warming

A new report from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says that Arctic wildlife such as reindeer (known as caribou in North America), polar bears, ringed seals, and a host of plant species and migratory birds are all threatened by global warming and its effects -- earlier springs, loss of pack ice, and dwindling/shifting food supplies.