Tag: biodiversity

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A good day for people and polar bears in Arviat

For several years, the 3,000 people of Arviat have been concerned about the increasing number of polar bears lingering in or near the community, putting families and property at risk. Some good news -... Read More
For several years, the 3,000 people of Arviat have been concerned about the increasing number of polar bears lingering...
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Despite successes, Congo Basin forests being ‘emptied’ of their elephants

Massive quantities of illegal African ivory are being laundered through Thai shops. To save Africa’s elephants it is essential that Thailand closes this legal loophole. Join us in asking Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra... Read More
Massive quantities of illegal African ivory are being laundered through Thai shops. To save Africa’s elephants it is essential...
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What it will take to stop the trade

These flagship species are the litmus test of the environmental movement. We’re doing the best we can. But we need to do more. Read More
These flagship species are the litmus test of the environmental movement. We’re doing the best we can. But we...
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Green team wins a trip to the Brazilian Rainforest

Last fall, RSA launched its second Seeing is Believing contest, which challenged 23,000 employees globally to come up with green ideas which could reduce the organization’s footprint and reduce costs. Read More
Last fall, RSA launched its second Seeing is Believing contest, which challenged 23,000 employees globally to come up with...
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Rhino poaching toll reaches new high

Rhino poaching statistics released today by the South African government reveal that a record 668 rhinos were killed across the country in 2012, an increase of nearly 50 per cent from the 448 rhinos... Read More
Rhino poaching statistics released today by the South African government reveal that a record 668 rhinos were killed across...
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Podcast: WWF’s Arctic species expert on co-management in the north

In late October 2012, WWF-Canada Arctic species specialist Pete Ewins joined leaders and staff members from northern co-management and other key organizations, at the North Slope conference in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Read More
In late October 2012, WWF-Canada Arctic species specialist Pete Ewins joined leaders and staff members from northern co-management and...
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Captain Canada takes a stand for the Great Bear

“Here in Canada, I think we have a responsibility to do all we can to protect these amazing places. Persistence does pay off.” –Scott Niedermayer, “Captain Canada” and Canadian for the Great Bea Read More
“Here in Canada, I think we have a responsibility to do all we can to protect these amazing places....
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Can investor risk lead to more sustainable mining?

The extractives industry is everyone’s favorite bad guy. Though much has changed in the industry in recent years, the fact remains that getting minerals, ore, oil and gas out of the ground is a... Read More
The extractives industry is everyone’s favorite bad guy. Though much has changed in the industry in recent years, the...
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