Tibetan Plateau Feels the Impacts of Climate Change
Within the past 15 years, the Tibetan plateau has seen shifts in the timing of precipitation and the onset of spring, as well as the volume of frozen rain and snow that builds up over each winter. The...
View ArticleChina is Racing Ahead in Clean Energy
Analysis and reports over the last year show immense Chinese commitment to clean energy. The country is making significant investments in this industry. “China has now over taken Europe as the world’s...
View ArticleEmerging economies also emerging leaders in effective climate action
Influential emerging economies are also emerging with the leading plans to cut carbon emissions causing climate change, according to a new WWF study.read more
View ArticleNASA Reports that November is Warmest on Record
NASA reported today (10 Dec 2010) that global surface temperatures were the highest ever recorded for the month, far surpassing the previous record -- set just last year. The warmth was concentrated...
View ArticleChina’s Visit Could Generate Action on Climate Change
As President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao meet for China’s official state visit, watch for announcements or bilateral agreements on clean energy and climate change. It’s a major area of...
View ArticleFour Himalayan nations to develop climate change adaptation plan
Governments of four Eastern Himalayan states announced plans Friday (28 Jan 2011) that will lead to the development of a unified climate change adaptation plan for the mountainous region.read more
View ArticleInstability and Food Insecurity Linked to Climate Change, Says UN Official
The top United Nations climate change official spoke Tuesday (15 Feb. 2011) on the link between a changing climate and growing political instability relating to food and water supplies. Extreme weather...
View ArticleChina Releases Plan to Increase Renewable Energy Use
China has released its Twelfth 5-year Plan, demonstrating the country’s path toward a more sustainable future with a continued commitment to ramping up renewable energy use.read more
View ArticleChina Solidifies Itself as Clean Energy Powerhouse
According to a new report, China has solidified its lead over the U.S. in clean energy investment and installed clean energy capacity. With record private clean energy investments in 2010, China ranks...
View ArticlePromoting Clean Energy is in China’s own Self Interest
China is the world's largest user of clean energy, the leading manufacturer of most renewable energy technologies and the largest recipient of clean energy investments. China has embraced clean energy...
View ArticleEarth Hour 2012 Global Official Video
Earth Hour 2011 embraced 5,251 cities and towns in 135 countries and territories and reached an estimated 1.8 billion people worldwide. Our new video, backed by acclaimed Icelandic rock band Sigur Rós,...
View ArticleJoin Us for 24 Hours of Reality
This year has given way to record breaking weather extremes. From the Midwest blizzard that shut down Chicago to the Mississippi flooding, Texas drought and Hurricane Irene. It’s been a record year for...
View ArticleIPCC Says Essential Actions Needed to Reduce Risks of Changing Climate Extremes
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) approved on Friday (18 Nov 2011) a report on preparing for weather and climate extremes. The report’s summary warns that a changing climate “can...
View ArticleLandmarks across the world go dark to celebrate major environmental outcomes...
From the Sydney Opera House to Table Mountain, The Petronas Towers to The Brandenburg Gate, and The Tokyo Tower to The Empire State Building - a long list of the most recognisable icons across the...
View ArticleWWF Climate Blog Has Moved to New Location
The WWF climate blog now is located at a different Web address: worldwildlife.org/blogs/wwf-climate-blog. All posts since May 2013 are at that location, while older posts will remain archived on this...
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