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Author Archives: Claire
Time to take action for Brazil’s forests
We need your help now Brazil’s parliament has just passed legislation that will strip the Amazon and other important regions of critical environmental protections. The future of Brazil’s forests now lies in the hands of President Dilma Rousseff who has … Continue reading
Where is Cameron on the Environment?
By David Nussbaum, Chief Executive, WWF-UK On a day when Foreign Secretary William Hague and Energy Minister Greg Barker and both showed leadership on the need to tackle climate change through investment in clean energy sources, David Cameron remained conspicuously … Continue reading
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WWF’s Earth Hour around the globe
Thailand’s Wat Arun temple switches off. Hit play to watch a video of the Tokyo Tower switching off in Japan. WWF’s Earth Hour is making waves on the Australian continent. Here’s New Zealand people of Tauranga … Continue reading
Key UK politicians support WWF’s Earth Hour
WWF’s Earth Hour has attracted support from across the political spectrum with key UK politicians urging people to take part and show they care about the environment. Rt Hon Edward Davey MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change … Continue reading
Like food? Love our brilliant world? Tell the government to protect both
The food we eat – growing, producing and importing it – has a massive impact not just on our health but also on the health of our planet, from the Cerrado savannah in Brazil to the forests of Borneo. We … Continue reading
And the winner of our community competition is…
….Ysgol Evan James primary school in Pontypridd, Wales! We received some fantastic entries but our judges were blown away by the school’s entry and passion for the environment. In summer the teachers will be encouraging pupils to plant and harvest … Continue reading
KT Tunstall launches WWF’s Earth Hour – in January!
Singer KT Tunstall has switched OFF the Christmas lights at Westfield London to launch the countdown to WWF’s Earth Hour, which is happening on 31 March this year. The world-renowned singer, and Earth Hour ambassador, even performed an intimate gig … Continue reading
Two months, one evening a week, no electricity…
Posted by Guest blogger – Allison Jackson on 07/12/11 A couple of years ago, I decided to spend one evening a week during winter without using any electricity in my house (apart from fridge and freezer which were left on). … Continue reading
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Green government changing colour?
Our sustainable homes campaign manager, Darren Shirley, blogs about the recent statement from the government. The Autumn Statement from the Chancellor made it clear where the government’s priorities lie right now – focused on business and economic growth at any … Continue reading
Submit your questions to Chris Huhne, UK Climate Secretary
In a few days Chris Huhne, UK Climate Secretary, will be attending the UN Climate talks in Durban. Before he goes, we’ve arranged an opportunity for you to ask him a climate question before he heads off to Durban. WWF … Continue reading
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