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ITV - The Cost of Going Green
09/02/12
Tonight’s programme on ITV1, The Cost of Going Green, provided a reasonably balanced debate on the impacts of renewable energy and was a significant improvement on the BBC’s Panorama offering. read more about 'ITV - The Cost of Going Green'
Posted by Nick Molho on 09/02/12 8:55 PM
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The Thames whale - helping save the last 130 western grays
09/02/12
WWF's 11-metre replica whale was up and down the Thames in central London this week, helping us spread the word about the urgent plight of the critically endangered western gray whale. read more about 'The Thames whale - helping save the last 130 western grays'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 09/02/12 12:00 AM
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Blueprint for offshore renewables welcomed
08/02/12
Responding to the publication today by the Scottish Government of a blueprint to streamline the scoping, planning and consenting of offshore renewables developments. read more about 'Blueprint for offshore renewables welcomed'
Posted by Barbara Stratton on 08/02/12 12:00 AM
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You can't miss the Thames whale!
08/02/12
Our  unmissable 11-metre whale has been on the south bank of the Thames in central London all day today (Weds) as we spread the word about the urgent plight of the critically endangered western gray whale. read more about 'You can't miss the Thames whale!'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 08/02/12 12:00 AM
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Western gray whale launched on Thames
07/02/12
WWF has launched an unmissable campaign to help protect critically endangered whales. read more about 'Western gray whale launched on Thames'
Posted by Anne Gawlik on 07/02/12 6:00 PM
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Western gray whales - help save the last 130
07/02/12
WWF is floating an 11-metre replica whale down the River Thames in London today, to highlight the plight faced by the western gray, one of the world’s most endangered whales. Sign our petition now! read more about 'Western gray whales - help save the last 130'
Posted by Anne Gawlik on 07/02/12 12:00 AM
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Can Rio 2012 make development more sustainable?
03/02/12
The Rio Earth Summit in June this year is being very carefully prepared for. The negotiations and politics have started long before government leaders arrive at the conference itself. read more about 'Can Rio 2012 make development more sustainable?'
Posted by Victor Anderson on 03/02/12 4:40 PM
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Kevin McCloud has chosen his winner, but which one is yours?
03/02/12
The judges have met, the awards have taken place, now we can make it public: Henry Steedman, with his film ‘Janet’, has been announced as the winner of the Great British Refurb film competition by Kevin McCloud and the judging panel. read more about 'Kevin McCloud has chosen his winner, but which one is yours?'
Posted by Darren Shirley on 03/02/12 10:12 AM
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Huhne gone - now climate baton passes to Ed Davey
03/02/12
Chris Huhne’s resignation marks the departure of a key politician who, judging by today’s comments from a number of environmental organisations, has done a good job in very challenging circumstances. As our head of public affairs Margaret Ounsley put it: "Chris Huhne understands the very complex issue of climate change, and his negotiating skills were important in helping get the climate change talks back on track." read more about 'Huhne gone - now climate baton passes to Ed Davey'
Posted by Jenny Banks on 03/02/12 12:00 AM
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Fish Papers
30/01/12
Someone once told me today's news is tomorrow's fish wrapper. If that is true than diners can expect and interesting read while they tuck into their fish supper as the papers were awash with fish news this weekend. First the BBC followed our report into the rapid global exploitation of fish stocks with a great animation clearly showing the impact.  read more about 'Fish Papers'
Posted by Anthony Field on 30/01/12 4:42 PM
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Brazil’s Forest Code takes centre stage at World Social Forum
27/01/12
This week saw civil society groups from across the globe convene at the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Since day one, a critical point of discussion has been the controversial changes to the host country’s long-standing Forest Code, which could see vast swathes of forest destroyed and enormous amounts of CO2 released into the atmosphere. read more about 'Brazil’s Forest Code takes centre stage at World Social Forum'
Posted by Amanda Larsson on 27/01/12 12:00 AM
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Academy Awards, Baftas and the Great British Refurb film competition!
26/01/12
I spend a lot of my time preparing and planning actions or events. Sometimes it can be an arduous and time consuming task, full of ticking off lists, cross checking details and double checking the lists of cross-checked details. read more about 'Academy Awards, Baftas and the Great British Refurb film competition!'
Posted by Yael Rosenfeld on 26/01/12 11:01 AM
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Ching’s Earth Hour menu: top chef cooks up planet-friendly delights
25/01/12
Ching-He Huang, the face of Chinese cooking on British TV, is calling on food lovers to switch off the lights for WWF’s Earth Hour at 8.30pm on 31 March and enjoy a candlelit meal that’s good for people and the planet. read more about 'Ching’s Earth Hour menu: top chef cooks up planet-friendly delights'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 25/01/12 12:00 AM
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Fukushima follow-up: support Japan’s renewable energy campaign
24/01/12
With the anniversary of the Fukishima nuclear disaster coming up in March, WWF in Japan will be submitting a petition to the government as part of a 100% Renewable Energy Campaign. We’re asking for international support to increase the signatures on the petition - please sign it now! read more about 'Fukushima follow-up: support Japan’s renewable energy campaign'
Posted by Arai Hideko on 24/01/12 2:45 PM
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WWF Annual Review 2011 - a very memorable year
23/01/12
Don’t miss our attention-grabbing review of 2011 - a special and exciting year for WWF, being our 50th anniversary. It's online now... read more about 'WWF Annual Review 2011 - a very memorable year'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 23/01/12 12:00 AM
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Rio+20 has WWF's issues on its agenda
23/01/12
The United Nations has called a major conference on sustainable development - including environmental and green economy issues - to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 20 June 2012. read more about 'Rio+20 has WWF's issues on its agenda'
Posted by Victor Anderson on 23/01/12 12:00 AM
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Coal occupying the London Stock Exchange
20/01/12
Carbon Tracker report read more about 'Coal occupying the London Stock Exchange'
Posted by Anne Gawlik on 20/01/12 12:00 AM
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On Yer Bike!
12/01/12
Over 350 people, most of them on their bikes, gathered outside the office of the Scottish Government  yesterday to urge Scottish Ministers to increase funding for cycling and walking instead of funding expensive road-building programmes that will increase Scotland’s carbon footprint. read more about 'On Yer Bike!'
Posted by Barbara Stratton on 12/01/12 12:00 AM
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WWF disputes aviation authority’s call for new runways
10/01/12
WWF and the Aviation Environment Federation (AEF) have rejected a new report from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) that claims new runways are needed in the south-east to meet consumer demand. The CAA's report ignores the advice of the government’s climate advisers, and directly contradicts government policy about making the most of the airport capacity we already have. read more about 'WWF disputes aviation authority’s call for new runways'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 10/01/12 12:00 AM
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KT Tunstall launches WWF’s Earth Hour - in January!
06/01/12
Singer KT Tunstall has switched OFF the Christmas lights at Westfield London to launch the countdown to WWF’s Earth Hour, which is happening on 31 March this year. read more about 'KT Tunstall launches WWF’s Earth Hour - in January!'
Posted by Paul Quinn on 06/01/12 12:00 AM
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