News Archive (01 Jul 2005 - 31 Jul 2005)
Urgent national action needed to combat pest and weed invasion
A new 10 point plan to stop the spread of some of the world's most aggressive weeds and pests, if adopted, would prevent the potential devastation of native species and multi-million dollar eradication costs, according to Australia's top invasive species experts.
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Climate change abatement, adaptation and awareness strategies essential to new era in government leadership
WWF-Australia welcomes the Federal Government's acknowledgement of the urgent need to implement climate change adaptation strategies.
Hazelwood tops international list of dirty power stations
Victoria's out-dated Hazelwood power station is the most polluting of all power stations operating in the world's major industrialised countries.
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WWF appoints new Director General
WWF is pleased to announce that Mr James P Leape will become Director General of WWF International in December 2005. He will lead and coordinate the global WWF network with 4,400 staff and offices in more than 100 countries.
Sun, sand and too much sizzle - a Mediterranean melt down could mean tourist trauma, warns WWF
Rome, Italy - Global warming could mean hard times ahead for the Mediterranean, including its all important tourism industry, according to a report commissioned by WWF.