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ESRF Funding Awarded

The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) currently lists 456 species as being nationally “at risk”. The 2004 ESRF was funded generously by individuals, foundations and the corporate sector. Our... Read More
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) currently lists 456 species as being nationally “at...
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Earth Hour City Challenge: Getting Around Green

Did you know that transportation accounts for nearly a quarter of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions? Did you also know that Canadians can work together with their cities and towns to reduce that number? Read More
Did you know that transportation accounts for nearly a quarter of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions? Did you also...
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DND and WWF-Canada Join Forces to Conserve Tall Grass Prairie Habitat

The DND / WWF-Canada partnership demonstrates both parties’ ongoing commitment to natural resource stewardship. The WWF-Canada grant is supporting University of Manitoba researchers to conduct fieldwork, research and studies that provide a scientific knowledge... Read More
The DND / WWF-Canada partnership demonstrates both parties’ ongoing commitment to natural resource stewardship. The WWF-Canada grant is supporting...
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Kyoto – First of ten steps towards a CO2 free future

This danger level is recognized by the EU and other key players as a rise of the average global temperature of 2°C above pre-industrial levels. According to WWF, to keep global warming beneath that... Read More
This danger level is recognized by the EU and other key players as a rise of the average global...
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Canada shows welcome resolve on climate change – WWF

The 11th Conference of the Parties (COP 11) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change will be held in Montreal, November 7 – 17, 2005, with 189 governments expected to attend. This session... Read More
The 11th Conference of the Parties (COP 11) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change will be held...
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The Arctic is the chemical sink of the globe, says WWF

The report – The tip of the iceberg: Chemical contamination in the Arctic – shows that air, river and ocean currents, drifting sea ice and migrating wildlife species carry industrial and agricultural chemicals from... Read More
The report – The tip of the iceberg: Chemical contamination in the Arctic – shows that air, river and...
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Canada's largest seafood retailer to carry ASC-certified Atlantic salmon

Loblaw Companies Ltd. announced that they’ll be carrying responsibly-sourced farmed Atlantic salmon from Norway that’s been certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) - a first for a North American grocery retailer. Read More
Loblaw Companies Ltd. announced that they’ll be carrying responsibly-sourced farmed Atlantic salmon from Norway that’s been certified by the...
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Water crisis looms as Himalayan glaciers retreat – says WWF

A new WWF report An Overview of Glaciers, Glacier Retreat and Subsequent Impacts in Nepal, India and China reveals the rate of retreat of Himalayan glaciers accelerating as global warming increases. The report states... Read More
A new WWF report An Overview of Glaciers, Glacier Retreat and Subsequent Impacts in Nepal, India and China reveals...
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Kyoto plan aims low, hopes high: WWF

“Environment Minister Stéphane Dion has shown leadership in finally getting a plan that adds up to Canada’s Kyoto obligations, but this government has to switch gears and get into implementation mode as soon as... Read More
“Environment Minister Stéphane Dion has shown leadership in finally getting a plan that adds up to Canada’s Kyoto obligations,...
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The CN Tower offers a bird’s eye view of the City

The 15th annual Canada Life CN Tower Climb for WWF-Canada has people flocking from Toronto and from as far away as India to participate in this special event. Early birds will fly up the... Read More
The 15th annual Canada Life CN Tower Climb for WWF-Canada has people flocking from Toronto and from as far...
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