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WWF Report 30% of the World’s Coral May Disappear
According to new reports by WWF UK, 30% of the worlds most diverse coral reefs are set to disappear by the end of the century if global leaders do not tackle climate change. The report shows that the ecosystem that could be most affecting the will be the Coral Triangle, which covers the coasts, reefs
and seas of Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Timor Leste.
WWF to Grade all Palm Oil Buyers
The WWF charity has released figures that show only 1% of the sustainable palm oil available on the market has been purchased. The WWF now plan to assess the world’s major palm oil users over the next six months and publish a score system to endorse companies that support sustainable palm oil and exposing those who have not purchased.
WWF Concern at Cameroon Anti Poaching Raid
WWF UK concerns over poaching in southeast Cameroon has seen authorities arrest 15 wildlife poachers and seize over 1,000 kgs of illegal bush meat in a hugely successful police operation. The Cameroon Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife’s anti poaching operation joined the national military to uncover the remains of several protected species such as gorillas, elephants, and chimpanzees, alongside 30 guns including high calibre rifles and illegally owned AK-47’s.
New Arrivals Welcomed by The Aspinall Foundation
The Aspinall Foundation are celebrating the birth of two baby western lowland gorillas at the Howletts Wild Animal Park. Mother to both the new born gorillas, who were born on 8th April 2009 is Boma, a 13 year old female who arrived from St Martin La Plaine Zoo in France.
WWF Increase Efforts to Save Western Grey Whale
The WWF charity efforts to save one of the world’s most endangered whales are looking up as Sakhalin Energy agreed to suspend planned seismic testing in their crucial feeding area. The Western Grey Whale, with only 35 breeding females, feed only in the summer, with it’s primary feeding area at the north eastern part of Sakhalin, just off the shore of Russia.
EU Analysis Points to Fisheries Failure
The WWF charity is welcoming the European Commission Green paper that highlights the current failings of the Common Fisheries Policy. This paper is providing real evidence for the need to reform the policy, which dictates how European fisheries are managed, to save Europe’s fish stocks.
Christian Aid Week 10th-16th May 2009
Christian Aid Week is a fantastic way of bringing global issues to life with your work collegues, family, friends and classmates. There are many ways to raise money, and it’s amazing what people will do, especially when it’s for a good cause.
Easter Gifts With a Lasting Impression with Action Aid
It’s often hard to think of an original gift to buy family and friends at Easter instead of the usual choclates and flowers. Gifts in Action offer you the chance to buy unusual and thoughtful gifts for your family and friends – whilst also helping poor communities gain the skills and knowledge to claim their rights for themselves.
WWF UK Lead Challenge on New Heathrow Runway
WWF UK is leading a coalition of environmental groups, alongside councils and residents, to battle against the government’s decision to expand Heathrow airport with a new runway. The coalition claims that the third runway will breach UK legal limits on noise and air pollution that in turn will seriously undermine government climate change targets.
