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Tag: Conservation

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Journey to the Great Bear (Day 1): Hartley Bay, Community of heroes

October 3, 2013

In this special six-part blog series, follow WWF-Canada President David Miller as he travels to Canada's most awe-inspiring wonders: British Columbia’s Great Bear region. Read More

In this special six-part blog series, follow WWF-Canada President David Miller as he travels to Canada's most awe-inspiring wonders:...
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Victory in Norway. Can we do it in Canada?

October 3, 2013

Norway’s government says “no” to oil drilling in a critical marine hot spot. This decision will help conserve important habitat for the world’s largest cod stock, the planet’s largest cold water coral reef, and... Read More

Norway’s government says “no” to oil drilling in a critical marine hot spot. This decision will help conserve important...
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Why the Great Bear Rainforest should not be Sacrificed for Oil

October 2, 2013

Last month, a small group of WWF-Canada supporters set sail in the Great Bear Sea. Amongst them was Sharolyn Vettese, President and Inventor at Wind Simplicity, who had the opportunity to see the beauty... Read More

Last month, a small group of WWF-Canada supporters set sail in the Great Bear Sea. Amongst them was Sharolyn...
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Testing the waters: experimenting new tools in shark conservation

September 20, 2013

Some days our work takes us to pretty amazing places. Last Saturday Jarrett Corke headed out to sea on the Atlantic Ocean for two weeks to work alongside the pelagic longline fishermen on the... Read More

Some days our work takes us to pretty amazing places. Last Saturday Jarrett Corke headed out to sea on...
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The Water Brothers Call on You to Join the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup!

September 13, 2013

Canada is blessed when it comes to water. We hold about 20% of the world’s surface water supply, we border three oceans and have the world’s largest coastline. And with all these great resources,... Read More

Canada is blessed when it comes to water. We hold about 20% of the world’s surface water supply, we...
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Assessing The Health Of Canada’s Water Wealth

September 11, 2013

WWF's Freshwater Health Assessment helps paint a picture of Canada's national water health Read More

WWF's Freshwater Health Assessment helps paint a picture of Canada's national water health
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Australia sets a good example for ocean conservation and economic development, together

September 9, 2013

Canada’s oceans are a precious resource; and our marine resources have enormous and tangible economic value. But scientists and conservationists have raised serious concerns about the health of the world’s oceans. Read More

Canada’s oceans are a precious resource; and our marine resources have enormous and tangible economic value. But scientists and...
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Soco failed to assess human rights risks before beginning Virunga exploration, paper alleges

August 29, 2013

British oil company Soco has been criticized for an alleged “failure to conduct a proper human rights due diligence before it started its activities” in an African World Heritage Site. Read More

British oil company Soco has been criticized for an alleged “failure to conduct a proper human rights due diligence...
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Global Tiger Day: Are we on track to doubling wild tiger numbers?

July 29, 2013

As we celebrate Global Tiger Day and await imminent news from Nepal’s recently completed national tiger survey, WWF calls on governments of tiger range countries to commit to a series of global wild tiger... Read More

As we celebrate Global Tiger Day and await imminent news from Nepal’s recently completed national tiger survey, WWF calls...
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Shoreline Cleanup: A whole new view of water and litter with open-water swimming

July 22, 2013

I am very fortunate to live by the shore of Lake Ontario, where I swim in the summer months. When I swim in this calm and beautiful lake, I am acutely aware that I... Read More

I am very fortunate to live by the shore of Lake Ontario, where I swim in the summer months....
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What can I do to fix climate change?

June 14, 2013

There are two big challenges when dealing with climate change. Firstly, we all share the same atmosphere, and secondly you can’t negotiate with physics. Read More

There are two big challenges when dealing with climate change. Firstly, we all share the same atmosphere, and secondly...
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A city-dweller's love for the oceans

June 8, 2013

I didn't grow up on the ocean coast, but I, like many others also have a special connection to the ocean. Read More

I didn't grow up on the ocean coast, but I, like many others also have a special connection to...
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