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TVOKids celebrates Canada Water Week and teaches kids about the importance of water

March 17, 2013

When I hear the word ‘water’ the first thing I think of is swimming. But, water really is everywhere. The reason I’m thinking about water is because Canada Water Week (which takes place March... Read More

When I hear the word ‘water’ the first thing I think of is swimming. But, water really is everywhere....
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Earth Hour Global Update: Uganda unveils the world's first Earth Hour Forest

March 7, 2013

WWF Uganda secures 2700 hectares for reforestation, challenges Ugandans to fill it with 500,000 trees. Read More

WWF Uganda secures 2700 hectares for reforestation, challenges Ugandans to fill it with 500,000 trees.
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Thai prime minister announces end to ivory trade

March 4, 2013

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra over the weekend pledged to end ivory trade in Thailand, seizing a key opportunity to stem global wildlife trafficking. Her statement came after the call of nearly 1.5 million... Read More

Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra over the weekend pledged to end ivory trade in Thailand, seizing a key opportunity...
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Thai prime minister must seize spotlight to end ivory trade

March 3, 2013

As host of a critical wildlife trade meeting opening, WWF and TRAFFIC urge the Thai prime minister to ban ivory trade in the country when she addresses world governments Sunday. Read More

As host of a critical wildlife trade meeting opening, WWF and TRAFFIC urge the Thai prime minister to ban...
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Understanding the mechanics and motivation behind the demand for animal products in Asia

February 14, 2013

"As I see it, the battle to reduce consumption of animal parts must combine increased legal pressure with a change in perception through a line of reasoning that is emotional and tailored to the... Read More

"As I see it, the battle to reduce consumption of animal parts must combine increased legal pressure with a...
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Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake: Why we love snakes – Part 1

February 8, 2013

To celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, we are doing a 3 part blog series on why we love snakes. Read More

To celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, we are doing a 3 part blog series...
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Poachers kill over 11,000 elephants in Gabon

February 6, 2013

A new study confirms what has been long suspected: elephant populations are being decimated to the point that the survival of the species in Central Africa is now in question. Read More

A new study confirms what has been long suspected: elephant populations are being decimated to the point that the...
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The strange case of the Bowie Seamount: The least-protected protected area in the sea

February 4, 2013

Tomorrow Canada’s Environment Commissioner Scott Vaughan releases his first audit of the year. We’ll be on the lookout for what it will say about an underwater ocean oasis that’s dear... Read More

Tomorrow Canada’s Environment Commissioner Scott Vaughan releases his first audit of the year. We’ll be...
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A good day for people and polar bears in Arviat

February 4, 2013

For several years, the 3,000 people of Arviat have been concerned about the increasing number of polar bears lingering in or near the community, putting families and property at risk. Some good news -... Read More

For several years, the 3,000 people of Arviat have been concerned about the increasing number of polar bears lingering...
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Despite successes, Congo Basin forests being ‘emptied’ of their elephants

January 28, 2013

Massive quantities of illegal African ivory are being laundered through Thai shops. To save Africa’s elephants it is essential that Thailand closes this legal loophole. Join us in asking Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra... Read More

Massive quantities of illegal African ivory are being laundered through Thai shops. To save Africa’s elephants it is essential...
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What it will take to stop the trade

January 25, 2013

These flagship species are the litmus test of the environmental movement. We’re doing the best we can. But we need to do more. Read More

These flagship species are the litmus test of the environmental movement. We’re doing the best we can. But we...
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Green team wins a trip to the Brazilian Rainforest

January 16, 2013

Last fall, RSA launched its second Seeing is Believing contest, which challenged 23,000 employees globally to come up with green ideas which could reduce the organization’s footprint and reduce costs. Read More

Last fall, RSA launched its second Seeing is Believing contest, which challenged 23,000 employees globally to come up with...
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