Tag: Canada

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Our blue planet: looking backwards from space – and forward…..

As the Opel Project Earth expedition kicked-off in Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier, my colleague Martin von Mirbach and I were deeply honored to spend an evening with Dr. Buzz Aldrin, the 14 Project Earth students,... Read More
As the Opel Project Earth expedition kicked-off in Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier, my colleague Martin von Mirbach and I were...
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A British invasion in Ottawa on Oceans Day

We had insights from a UK oceans expert, a reception with dignitaries, a meeting with the UK High Commission… and news of an impending royal visit. Read More
We had insights from a UK oceans expert, a reception with dignitaries, a meeting with the UK High Commission…...
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In the first person: Pete Ewins of WWF-Canada

Dr. Peter Ewins, Director of Species Conservation at WWF Canada, reflects on his work with the WWF Global Arctic Programme - and how important it is to assure a decent future for people who... Read More
Dr. Peter Ewins, Director of Species Conservation at WWF Canada, reflects on his work with the WWF Global Arctic...
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50 Stories: Ramping up to 100 million hectares…and beyond

In 1989, Glen Davis—an environmental philanthropist and strong supporter of WWF—persuaded me to edit a book we called Endangered Spaces, which included the Canadian Wilderness Charter, akin to a “Bill of Rights”... Read More
In 1989, Glen Davis—an environmental philanthropist and strong supporter of WWF—persuaded me to edit a book we called Endangered...
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"Out on the land": Spotting Arctic wildlife

The Inuit tell a story of the creation of Mount Pelly and its two surrounding hills as a family of three giants succumbed to starvation and fell face-forward on the cold barren land of... Read More
The Inuit tell a story of the creation of Mount Pelly and its two surrounding hills as a family...
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Norway unveils billion-dollar clean energy plan

The Globe and Mail is reporting today that Norway announced an ambitious, billion-dollar plan to help build renewable energy in developing nations to combat climate change. Read More
The Globe and Mail is reporting today that Norway announced an ambitious, billion-dollar plan to help build renewable energy...
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The Great Bear: A Gift to the Earth

The word that comes to mind is power. Spirit bears and rain wolves ply moss-lined creeks that are teeming with spawning salmon. Dense forests carpet a complex network of fjords. Myriad sea life thrives... Read More
The word that comes to mind is power. Spirit bears and rain wolves ply moss-lined creeks that are teeming...
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A toast to the future of the Arctic

Last week WWF held an event at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto to celebrate the significant milestone of protecting 100 million hectares in Canada, and to look to the future. Instead of having... Read More
Last week WWF held an event at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto to celebrate the significant milestone of protecting...
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Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, Spring 2011

Spring has sprung: the breeze is losing its winter nip, flowers are blooming, and people are starting to sport shorts. An enjoyable place to walk, jog, picnic, or play is your local shoreline.... Read More
Spring has sprung: the breeze is losing its winter nip, flowers are blooming, and people are starting to sport...
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