10 of the world's most endangered animals | WWF
As our modern society gets more resource-intensive, natural spaces are shrinking and wildlife numbers are declining. Our 2024 Living Planet Report shows the average size of wildlife populations has fallen by a staggering 73% since 1970. While there have been amazing and inspirational wildlife successes and stories in the past, many animals are still endangered mostly due to unsustainable human ...
World Wide Fund for Nature | WWF
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Top 10 facts about Forests | WWF
Oct 5, 2023 · 10. Deforestation releases carbon dioxide that has been stored as carbon in trees, roots and soil, making climate change worse. This creates a feedback loop, as climate change increases the likelihood of deforestation, as the risk of droughts, wildfires and pest infestations increases and stresses the forest ecosystem.
10 reasons why climate change is an important issue | WWF
It’s a double-edged sword too: worldwide, forest destruction – mainly for agriculture – is a major cause of climate change, generating an incredible amount of greenhouse gases. 7. Because we all deserve to breathe clean air. With increasing carbon emissions, it stands to reason that we face compromised air quality.
10 things you can do to help save our planet | WWF
Here are 10 simple ways you can help reduce your impact, and help in the fight against climate change. 1. Use your voice. We are the first generation to know we’re destroying the world, and we could be the last that can do anything about it. Speaking up is one of the most powerful things you can do especially if it’s to the right people.
Why we need to protect the wildlife | WWF
Our wildlife conservation efforts are also directly helping people, through improved livelihoods, food security, access to fresh water, incomes, and by strengthening communities, socially and politically. The work we do is playing a part in at least five of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, and contributing to poverty reduction in ...
Learn the effects of deforestation - WWF
Millions of people rely directly on forests as their home or for making a living. But the risks from deforestation go even wider. Trees absorb and store carbon dioxide. If forests are cleared, or even disturbed, they release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Forest loss and damage is the cause of around 10% of global warming.
Quiz for your world - WWF
Test your natural world knowledge. Here are fun quizzes to do at home, all about our amazing planet.
Earth Hour: small actions can make a big difference | WWF
But there is hope. We know that small actions can make a big difference and together we can make change. By giving an hour for earth you’ll be helping to bring our world back to life. That means more space for nature and a more stable climate, so people and wildlife can thrive. how switching off can help save the planet.
The word climate means the long-term weather patterns for a particular area. On Earth we have different climates depending on how far away you are from the equator and other factors like the movement of the ocean and the Earth’s