Originally published on CleanTechnica. For those wanting to understand what a clean electricity footprint looks like, go to Uruguay. In less than 10 years, the country has shrunk its carbon … [Read full article]
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3D Rhino Horns – Conservation or Exploitation?
If waves of cheap rhino horns 3D-printed with real rhino DNA are flooded onto the Asian markets, is this a form of rhino conservation or capitalistic exploitation? This critical question … [Read full article]
The Rise of Solar Power in Muslim Bashkortostan
Originally published on EdenKeeper.org From deep down in the Earth, 300,000 barrels of oil a day are filled in the Autonomous Republic of Bashkortostan. Nevertheless, this oil-wealthy majority Muslim nation … [Read full article]
More Shark Humor
WWF, thanks for this “worm in the apple” humor concerning sharks!
EU Must Go Beyond Carbon Pricing — For Economy, Climate, EU
WWF has released a briefing paper on post-2020 renewable energy targets. The EU has had some of the most aggressive renewable energy and energy efficiency policies and programs for over … [Read full article]
Need 2 Earths by 2030 If We Don't Change, Study Finds
The world is living far beyond its resources according to a new report by the conservation group WWF. So much so that at current levels of consumption the earth … [Read full article]
HostelBookers is Switching off for WWF's Earth Hour 2012
HostelBookers, a budget accommodation specialist I’ve used numerous times, has announced that it is supporting WWF’s Earth Hour, the world’s largest campaign for action to protect the planet, in … [Read full article]
WWF's 100% Renewable Energy Plan Gets Discussed in UAE
by WWF Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – At the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) held in Abu Dhabi this week, WWF Director General Jim Leape called for agencies, governments … [Read full article]
South Africa: 448 Rhinos Killed in 2011 [Warning: Graphic]
© naturepl.com / Mark Carwardine / WWF An announcement made today by WWF confirms that 2011’s rhino death toll in South Africa reached a record-breaking 448. Of the 448 rhinos … [Read full article]
1,000 Killed, Philippines Get Nailed with Killer Floods — Predicted by Climate Scientists (but "Too Alarmist")
Philippines is now suffering tremendous flooding most likely related to climate change — nice Christmas present, eh? The only way global warming deniers (or, “science deniers,” as I think … [Read full article]
"Our Work Really Starts Now…"
by WWF Whilst efforts to reach a global consensus on combating climate change continue, the need for effective action at the regional and national level escalates. Such action can … [Read full article]
APP is Clearing Tropical Forests Designated as Tiger Sanctuaries, Despite What It Says
A recent report exposed that Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) was greenwashing its clear cutting of tropical forests that act as tiger sanctuaries. It denied that was the case, … [Read full article]
Climate Talks Leading Us to 4° (Catastrophe-Heavy) World
Following up on my other two posts today on the UN climate change negotiations currently taking place in Durban, South Africa, and adding to what I said in both, … [Read full article]