World Wildlife Fund
Wintering monarch butterfly population booms with 144 per cent increase
This is the biggest measurement since the 2006-2007 period, according to Mexico’s national commissioner for protected natural areas. Continue reading
Humans have a long history with extinction. A new report says we’re wiping out more species
A WWF report says humanity has wiped out 60 per cent of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles since 1970. Continue reading
Earth’s wildlife population declined by 60 per cent in 44 years: WWF
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
The global wildlife population has declined by nearly two-thirds since 1970 according to the World Wildlife Fund, Continue reading
Federal government to consider 3 new marine conservation areas off Nova Scotia’s coast
The federal Fisheries Department announced the proposed trio of Atlantic Ocean sites off the coast of Nova Scotia today, saying the move supports Ottawa’s commitment to protect 10 per cent of Canadian waters by 2020. Continue reading
Kelowna kids coming together for charity
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
A group of kids is trying to make a difference in the world by starting at a young age. Continue reading
Former MP Megan Leslie picked as new head of World Wildlife Fund Canada
Megan Leslie served as the MP for the riding Halifax from 2008 to 2015 as well as the Deputy NDP leader from 2012 to 2015. Continue reading
New report says half of Canada’s wildlife species are in decline: ‘We are going to lose ecosystems’
New research, published today by the World Wildlife Fund Canada, shows 451 species across the country have seen their population decline by an average of 83 per cent since 1970. Continue reading
SaskPower supports Earth Hour, encourages customers to do the same
SaskPower will support Earth Hour by turning off non‐essential lights and encourages its customers to do the same. Continue reading
Edmontonians engaging with Earth Hour as event marks decade of climate-change awareness
For a decade now, people across the globe have been turning off their lights at 8:30 p.m. every March 25 for Earth Hour. In Edmonton, there’s a number of ways to get involved with the climate-change awareness event on Saturday. Continue reading
Shell Canada donates Arctic energy permits to create third national marine protected area
The 30 legally-questionable permits are being given to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, which will in turn hand them to the federal government in order to create a national marine protected area. Continue reading