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18 Dec 2008
Arctic warming threatens future of the planet, new evidence shows
Echoing warnings from WWF, a new US government report shows that rising temperatures in the Arctic could have disastrous impacts on the rest of the planet, including sea level rise far beyond previous projections, more intense droughts in the western US and potentially massive releases of methane. » Read more
13 Dec 2008
Polar bear listing weakened by Bush administration’s parting shots
In its final days in office, the Bush Administration has announced two substantial rule changes that would seriously undermine the effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), specifically gutting key protections for polar bears, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) officials said. » Read more
12 Dec 2008
EU foreign ministers agree to further action on Arctic
Following up on the European Commission’s ‘Communication’ on the Arctic, EU Foreign Ministers have agreed to back more EU involvement in arctic issues. » Read more
05 Dec 2008
Ski champions demand climate action in Poznan
With snowy winters and ski resorts under threat from climate change, world-famous skiers and snowboarders are calling on governments attending the UN climate talks in Poznan to rapidly reduce global emissions. At a WWF action in Poznan, athletes performed a series of tricks expressing their support for urgent action against rising temperatures.
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27 Nov 2008
Sea levels set to rise faster than expected
Even warming of less than 2°C might be enough to trigger the loss of Arctic sea ice and the meltdown of the Greenland Ice Sheet, causing global sea levels to rise by several metres.
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27 Nov 2008
Progress in Poznan vital as last chance to stay below 2°C approaches
WWF calls on governments meeting for UN climate talks in Poznan to develop a strong negotiation text for the new climate treaty due end of 2009. » Read more
26 Nov 2008
Greenland vote shows evolution of arctic governance
The vote by Greenlanders to endorse greater independence for the island is one more good reason to review the way the Arctic is governed, says WWF. » Read more
25 Nov 2008
Polar Bear Patrol awards given out for 2008
Each year in November, the Umky Patrol, or Polar Bear Patrol, awards people and organisations that have made a major contribution to the protection of polar bears and their habitats in the Russian Arctic. » Read more
20 Nov 2008
EU urged to guard against Arctic resource rush
The communication on the European Union and the Arctic region released today’s by the European Commission is seen by WWF as an important contribution to the goal of ensuring that the Arctic is not destroyed by a new natural resources rush. » Read more
18 Nov 2008
Rolling on the tundra: Up close with polar bears
Geoff York, the WWF International Arctic Programme Polar Bear Conservation Coordinator, has just finished working with a group of scientists on a unique program of study of polar bears in the wild - the Tundra Buggy project. » Read more
