News Archive (01 Nov 2005 - 30 Nov 2005)
EU sugar deal 'scandalous betrayal' of poor countries
The final sugar deal agreed yesterday by EU Agriculture Ministers is the worst possible result for developing countries and the environment, said WWF and Oxfam today.
Continue reading 'EU sugar deal 'scandalous betrayal' of poor countries' »
Industries must safeguard China's diminishing freshwater resources
WWF is highly concerned about how the toxic spill in Heilongjiang province will impact the region's people and ecosystem.
Continue reading 'Industries must safeguard China's diminishing freshwater resources' »
Quolls given reprieve from poisonous death
Victorian Environment Minister John Thwaites today announced a two-staged trial for wild dog control in the state, starting with a non-poison aerial baiting trial in the state's north east.
Continue reading 'Quolls given reprieve from poisonous death' »
WWF welcomes a seachange in Commonwealth fisheries policy
WWF-Australia welcomes the Australian Government's move to address the growing problem of overfished fisheries, with the announcement of nearly a quarter of a billion dollars to Securing our Fishing Future.
Continue reading 'WWF welcomes a seachange in Commonwealth fisheries policy' »
Forests flushed down the toilet
The major tissue manufacturers are not offering enough recycled toilet paper, towels and napkins to European consumers and must be more responsible when sourcing their wood, according to a new WWF report.
Illegal timber trade in Europe driving global forest loss and poverty
Unless urgent action is taken by the European Union, the illegal timber trade in Europe could contribute to large scale depletion of timber in some areas and loss of important forests, especially in the Congo Basin and Indonesia, in about 10 years time, a new WWF report shows.
Continue reading 'Illegal timber trade in Europe driving global forest loss and poverty' »
Hot, hungry and gasping for air - climate change puts fish at risk
Fish are increasingly threatened by the effects of climate change as temperatures rise in rivers, lakes and oceans, says a new WWF report. It says that hotter water means less food, less offspring and even less oxygen for marine and freshwater fish populations.
Continue reading 'Hot, hungry and gasping for air - climate change puts fish at risk' »
Tsunami anniversary will highlight rehabilitation concerns
The rehabilitation and reconstruction process of coastal Aceh after the Tsunami is still oscillating between humanitarian, environmental, economic and social community development.
Continue reading 'Tsunami anniversary will highlight rehabilitation concerns' »
Failing to make the dam grade
Dams are continuing to cause excessive social and environmental damage despite recommendations made by the World Commission on Dams, says WWF.
Jury still out on Government over landclearing
New laws announced by the NSW Government to end the clearing of remnant native vegetation will only be viewed as successful when clearing in NSW is close to zero - said WWF-Australia and The Wilderness Society.
Continue reading 'Jury still out on Government over landclearing' »
Closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games mascot?
Commonwealth Games mascot Karak - the endangered red-tailed black cockatoo - will be forced to extinction if the Bracks Government continues to allow destruction of its critical habitat.
Continue reading 'Closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games mascot?' »
New species found in Fiji's Great Sea Reef, WWF survey reveals
The first ever comprehensive survey of Fiji's largely uncharted Great Sea Reef, the world's third longest barrier reef, has revealed a staggering array of life, including a new species of reef fish.
Continue reading 'New species found in Fiji's Great Sea Reef, WWF survey reveals' »
Pirate fishing thrives under flags of convenience, warns report
The pillaging of threatened fish stocks, human rights abuse and global pirate fishing operations worth more than a billion dollars are documented in a new report.
Continue reading 'Pirate fishing thrives under flags of convenience, warns report' »