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2°C of Global Warming is Too Hot for Canada’s Fish and Forests

A new WWF report, launched today at COP 11, examines the impacts of a 2°C (3.6°F) increase in global average temperature on the Canadian fishery and forestry sectors. While various studies have looked at ecosystem-wide... Read More
A new WWF report, launched today at COP 11, examines the impacts of a 2°C (3.6°F) increase in global average...
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WWF Congratulates Catalyst Paper for their Pledge to Drastically Reduce its Carbon Emissions

Catalyst Paper signed a memorandum of understanding at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, joining World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Climate Savers Program. Catalyst Paper (TSX:NS), a leading paper producer, reached an agreement with... Read More
Catalyst Paper signed a memorandum of understanding at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, joining World Wildlife Fund’s...
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WWF-Canada Hails Decision on Arctic Refuge

Today’s conservation win is a credit first and foremost to the efforts of the Gwich’in people who depend on the Porcupine caribou herd, the Government of Canada which has stood firm in its opposition... Read More
Today’s conservation win is a credit first and foremost to the efforts of the Gwich’in people who depend on...
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Gully to become Atlantic Canada’s first Marine Protected Area

“This announcement is extremely significant,” says Dr. Robert Rangeley, WWF-Canada’s Director of Marine Conservation for the Atlantic Region. “This will be the first Marine Protected Area (MPA) to be established on the Atlantic coast.... Read More
“This announcement is extremely significant,” says Dr. Robert Rangeley, WWF-Canada’s Director of Marine Conservation for the Atlantic Region. “This...
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Fat and Fur: Polar Bear Insulation

Staying warm in the Arctic is no easy feat, but it’s one for which polar bears are ‘custom designed’ Read More
Staying warm in the Arctic is no easy feat, but it’s one for which polar bears are ‘custom designed’
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Forestry Industry Takes Step Towards Boreal Conservation

FPAC announced today that it is committing $1 million in total project funding over five years, in addition to resources-in-kind, to further boreal ecosystem conservation. The projects announced today involve research and conservation activities... Read More
FPAC announced today that it is committing $1 million in total project funding over five years, in addition to...
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Where the Bears Are

It's International Polar Bear Day! Here’s a quick guide to where polar bears range and how they’re faring in each country. Read More
It's International Polar Bear Day! Here’s a quick guide to where polar bears range and how they’re faring...
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Stephen Kakfwi Praises Protected Areas Strategy

In his report, entitled, A Review and Assessment of the NWT Protected Areas Strategy: Special focus on preparations for new hydrocarbon developments, Stephen Kakfwi discussed the results of his review of the Northwest Territories... Read More
In his report, entitled, A Review and Assessment of the NWT Protected Areas Strategy: Special focus on preparations for...
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Taking Steps Towards a Healthy Planet!

The 1,776 step climb, sponsored by Canada Life and the CN Tower, will take place from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on April 24th, with a separate team challenge event on April 22nd from... Read More
The 1,776 step climb, sponsored by Canada Life and the CN Tower, will take place from 6:00 a.m. to...
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