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VOYAGE FOR THE FUTURE

WWF is launching a new project to allow young people from around the world to become ambassadors of global climate change.

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Latest News & Publications

A polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and her cub.

14 May 2008
US government says climate change putting polar bears at risk
Climate change is destroying vital polar bear habitat, putting the species at risk of extinction, the US government said today as it listed the polar bear as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
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30 Apr 2008
Climate & Energy package: WWF position paper on Effort "sharing"
EFFORT “SHARING” - Reductions of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGs) in the non-EU ETS Sector within Member States. » Read more

Plug in your car!

Dramatically expanded use of plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles would be a way to a transport future that doesn't risk climate catastrophe, a major new WWF analysis has found.
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The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) obliges Member States to impose CO2 emissions limits (caps) on large global warming polluters, especially coal-fired power stations.

Decarbonizing Japan!

A domestic emissions trading scheme could help Japan fight climate change and benefit the country’s economy

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Sven Heijbel (20) is one of the VOYAGE participants. He is studying at Lund University in southern Sweden. Click and meet Sven and other participants
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WWF's <i>Climate Solutions</I> report identifies six key solutions to the problem of meeting global energy demand without damaging the global climate.

Click image to download the WWF report comparing standards and labels for voluntary carbon offset.

Latest Climate Witness

15 Apr 2008
Climate Witness: Nicky Walenta, Canada
For the last 10 years, Nicky Walenta has been a regular visitor to a wetland that fringes Lake Ontario, a haven for migratory species and local wildlife. With declining water levels and reduced runoff, this wetland is increasingly bearing the brunt of climatic changes. And this is making life increasingly difficult for the species that depend on this natural area.

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CARMA is the new project assessing 50,000 power stations worldwide. Check it out: see where the dirtiest power staions are!
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According to the WWF report, coal has a role to play in meeting the Asia-Pacific region’s energy demands, but that it must be reduced to no more than 20% of all energy produced. Coal energy plant. Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia.