Conservation and environmental news: United Kingdom
WWF UK News
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The Thames whale - helping save the last 130 western grays
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. There may be ...
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You can't miss the Thames whale!
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 ...
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Western gray whale launched on Thames
WWF has launched an unmissable campaign to help protect critically endangered whales.We floated an 11-metre replica whale down the River Thames in London today, to highlight the plight faced by one ...
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Give a car to WWF...
Giveacar is a non-profit fundraising organisation that specialises in donating unwanted and scrap cars to charitable causes, including us. It's really easy. If you have an old or unwanted car that’s ...
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Western gray whales - help save the last 130
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 ...
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Environment minister Richard Benyon on western gray whales
Richard Benyon, UK minister for the natural environment and fisheries, has backed our call to help protect the critically endangered western gray whale. There may be fewer than 130 of them left, ...
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Pantanal: protecting the world’s largest wetland
The world’s largest wetland, the Pantanal in South America, is a paradise for wildlife. Its annual cycles of flooding and drought create a strikingly beautiful and rich ecosystem. It’s a haven for ...
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High-level call for green revolution should be heeded
WWF yesterday welcomed a call from the UN High-Level Panel for Global Sustainability, recommending a radical redesign of the global economy, in order to create a healthy environment and improve ...
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Brazil’s Forest Code takes centre stage at World Social Forum
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 ...
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Ching’s Earth Hour menu: top chef cooks up planet-friendly delights
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 ...
