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Giant boost for the giant panda in time for Earth Day

“By doubling the protected areas for pandas in Qinling mountain range, the Chinese government will greatly help the survival of this species,” said Monte Hummel, President, World Wildlife Fund Canada. Qinling is home to... Read More
“By doubling the protected areas for pandas in Qinling mountain range, the Chinese government will greatly help the survival...
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WWF-Canada releases new report: The Nature Audit sets conservation priorities for the 21st century

“The Nature Audit reveals that many Canadian species and habitats are declining,” says WWF-Canada President Monte Hummel. “To use a financial analogy, we’re not protecting our savings, we’re not spending wisely enough, and we’re... Read More
“The Nature Audit reveals that many Canadian species and habitats are declining,” says WWF-Canada President Monte Hummel. “To use...
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Time to Dam Right!

Dams are amongst the most destructive developments affecting freshwater ecosystems, threatening wildlife and people. Large dams also have displaced between 40 to 80 million people globally. There are already 45,000 large dams (more than... Read More
Dams are amongst the most destructive developments affecting freshwater ecosystems, threatening wildlife and people. Large dams also have displaced...
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Shipping lanes moved to protect endangered right whales

North Atlantic right whales are one of the world’s most endangered great whales. Only about 350 individuals remain and up to two-thirds of the population gathers in the Bay of Fundy each summer. A... Read More
North Atlantic right whales are one of the world’s most endangered great whales. Only about 350 individuals remain and...
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WWF-Canada Congratulates Inuit and Federal Government: Ukkusiksalik National Park in Nunavut is Designated Today

In particular, WWF congratulates the Inuit community of Naujaat (Repulse Bay), the Kivalliq Inuit Association, and Parks Canada for their hard work to reach this agreement. “Protecting this spectacular area, covering more than 2... Read More
In particular, WWF congratulates the Inuit community of Naujaat (Repulse Bay), the Kivalliq Inuit Association, and Parks Canada for...
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WWF and Lafarge – partners in restoring damaged forests and protecting wildlife

In 2000, Lafarge, the world leader in building materials, partnered with WWF, the conservation organization, to protect and restore vital forest habitat throughout the world. Their ‘Conservation Partner’ Programme has initiated forest restoration projects... Read More
In 2000, Lafarge, the world leader in building materials, partnered with WWF, the conservation organization, to protect and restore...
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Global news for Canada’s whales and cod

1) Global census finds loss of large marine life (Reuters, 10/23/03) Early results of a census of the world’s oceans estimate there are over 210,000 known ocean species and that the real number could... Read More
1) Global census finds loss of large marine life (Reuters, 10/23/03) Early results of a census of the world’s...
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Prestige disaster bad omen for Atlantic Canada

At the same time, the Spanish government argues that the affected area is recovering well. The poor response to one of the worst globally televised disasters ever could be bad news for efforts to... Read More
At the same time, the Spanish government argues that the affected area is recovering well. The poor response to...
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