Warmer world intensifies extreme weather, 'natural' disasters
As the world's climate changes, increasing numbers of natural disasters are likely, according to new WWF study.
Speed Kills: Rates of Climate Change are Threatening Biodiversity
New WWF research indicates that the speed with which global warming occurs is critically important for wildlife, and that the accelerating rates of warming we can expect in the coming decades are likely to put large numbers of species at risk. Climate change may lead to the disappearance or transformation of extensive areas of important wildlife habitat - many species will be unable to move fast enough to survive.
One-third of world's habitat at risk from global warming
Global warming could fundamentally alter one third of plant and animal habitats by the end of this century according to a new report.
Cyber voices against climate change
A coalition of leading environmental organizations today launched the first international web-based initiative to give citizens around the world a voice in demanding a halt to global warming.
Global Warming and Terrestrial Biodiversity Decline
Extensive areas of habitat may be lost to global warming and many species may be unable to shift their ranges fast enough to keep up with global warming.
Kalahari Transfrontier Lions
The Kalahari lions, famed for many magnificent black-maned individuals, cling tenaciously to the outer edge of the species' distribution range. These super-fit, desert-adapted animals lure photographers and other wildlife enthusiasts year after year on a pilgrimage to the red dunes of the southern Kalahari Desert.
Governments must begin closing Kyoto treaty loopholes
Governments should rule out the most extreme and unreliable proposals for relying on forests and soils to soak up global warming gases, WWF said today.
Critical Decisions Could Let Nations Keep Polluting and Still Reach Kyoto Targets
WWF study warns that wide use of 'sinks' could let key countries increase global warming pollution.