News Archive (01 Mar 2008 - 31 Mar 2008)
Australia's threatened species face extinction due to climate change
Australia's extinction crisis heats up as temperatures rise in the face of global climate change, a new report by WWF-Australia says.
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Financial support of ZeroGen brings CCS a step closer
WWF welcomes today's announcement that the coal carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration project ZeroGen is one step closer to fruition after receiving financial support from the coal industry.
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Consumers urged to buy sustainable seafood ahead of Easter celebrations
With Easter celebrations just around the corner, WWF-Australia is calling on the Australian Government to improve the screening and labelling of imported seafood to ensure consumers can make an informed choice.
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Business and Science Stand Firm - Australia Must Stabilise Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2010
The ACG today released a report, Climate Change - Solutions for Australia 2008, which warns the extent of climate change is likely to be at the extreme end of the range predicted by the international scientific community.
Caring for our Country program welcome but more commitments needed
WWF today welcomed many elements of the Federal Government's $2.25 billion Caring for our Country program, including the priority placed on biodiversity conservation and delivery of $200 million to clean up pollution on the Great Barrier Reef.
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End 'decade of neglect' of nature protection: WWF report
Governments must urgently boost investment in new nature reserves and protected areas if it is rescue Australia's unique wildlife from a 'decade of neglect', a new report by WWF-Australia says.
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Global icons switch off for Earth Hour
Globally renowned buildings and landmarks ‘go dark' for Earth Hour 3 March 2008 – WWF-Australia today announced a list of international iconic buildings and landmarks that will be veiled in darkness for one hour on March 29 to raise awareness of the impact of climate change.