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Batangas City, Muntinlupa, Sta Rosa finalists in WWF climate-safe cities contest
The 3 cities are recognized for their plans to reduce carbon emissions. Other finalists include Vancouver, Paris, Reykjavic, Mexico City, Los Angeles City, and Dong Hoi City in Vietnam.
WWF’s mission in 2030: ‘No Plastics in Nature’
Independent conservation group World Wide Fund is working together with various stakeholders to reduce plastic pollution
Tel Aviv beaches fall foul in Israel's passion for plastic
A June report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) ranks Tel Aviv's coastline as the third most polluted by plastic waste in the Mediterranean, behind Barcelona and southern Turkey
WWF orders probe into allegations of abuse by rangers
According to an in-depth Buzzfeed investigation into anti-poaching practices across 6 countries, the World Wide Fund for Nature funds 'vicious paramilitary forces' who have killed and tortured people in national parks in Asia and Africa
Nature pushed to the brink by 'runaway consumption'
WWF's 'Living Planet' reports says that from 1970 to 2014, 60% of all animals with a backbone were wiped out by human activity
How the fight vs plastic pollution can begin in the classroom
'We like to start with the children so it'll be embedded in their minds already,' says World Wide Fund environment officer Kimberly Anne Marcelo
IN PHOTOS: Philippines observes Earth Hour 2018
Many households, business establishments, and public places switch off their lights for one hour to observe the global event
World cities go dark as Earth Hour climate campaign circles globe
(UPDATED) With global temperatures the highest on record, this year's theme is the impact of climate change on biodiversity and plant and animal species
Malacañang urges Filipinos to go lights out for Earth Hour 2018
'For one hour this evening, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, let us all switch off our lights in our homes or in our workplaces to symbolize our commitment to saving Mother Earth,' says Malacañang
Earth Hour 2018: Lights out for world landmarks in nod to nature
The aim of this year's Earth Hour is building support for biodiversity by focusing on forests, oceans and wildlife conservation
Nature advocates to hold run to conserve tamaraws
The Lagalag Sundown Eco-Trail Run has partnered with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines to help raise awareness and funds for the iconic Philippine Tamaraw
Children join Earth Hour celebration in Legazpi City
Elementary pupils call on the public to save the seas and protect forests during Legazpi City s commemoration of Earth Hour 2017
#EarthHour2017: Filipinos shine light on climate action
The Philippines has been championing the switch off campaign since 2008 and has topped global participation records from 2009 to 2012 – earning the country the title of Earth Hour Hero Country
Cities and monuments switch off for Earth Hour
UPDATED Millions of people from some 170 countries and territories are expected to take part in the annual bid to highlight global warming caused by the burning of coal oil and gas to drive cars and power plants
See the Sea: WWF initiates Reef Strokes to save PH seas
6 legendary Filipino open water swimmers compete at Reef Strokes in Nasugbu
‘Pedal for the Planet’ at the main Earth Hour switch-off
Bikes e vehicles renewables plus other low carbon solutions are event highlights
3 PH cities finalists in Earth Hour City Challenge
San Carlos City in Negros Occidental Sta Rosa City in Laguna and Makati City in Metro Manila have a chance to be hailed as the global Earth Hour capital
Earth Hour 2016: Going beyond lights out
Quezon Memorial Circle will switch off its lights but will be powered by bicycles to promote renewable energy
Glow-in-the-dark Zumba for Earth Hour 2015
Put on your neon sports attire and join the Earth Hour 2015 main event at the Quezon City Memorial Circle
Philippines to go dark on March 28 for Earth Hour
For one hour people are encouraged to switch off for a brighter and cleaner planet
New wind farms to help bridge summer power shortage – WWF
The new wind farms in Guimaras and Ilocos Norte have already contributed 300 MW to the country’s power supply the World Wide Fund for Nature says
WWF: DOE should ‘seize the wind’ in 2015
With the increase in solar an additional increase in wind energy installation targets is a firm next step the Department of Energy can commit to World Wide Fund says
Tamaraws making a comeback
The population of the endangered tamaraw now stands at 382 – a significant increase from last year and the highest since conservation efforts started
WWF: Renewable energy is the best solution to power crisis
The World Wide Fund for Nature reiterates its call for the Philippine government to focus on renewable energy solutions as a long term strategy in power supply
Preserving paradise: Three pillars of sustainable ecotourism
The growing tourism industry in El Nido presents tremendous opportunities for this first class town to be a model of sustainable ecotourism
A floating classroom for environmental educators
The M Y Navorca the Philippine research vessel of the World Wide Fund for Nature WWF was transformed into a floating classroom for a day to help teachers integrate environmental conservation in their curriculum
ARRAS: A new way of looking at coral reefs
Kites and cameras speed up marine research at Tubbataha Reef
Re-engineering the Philippine banca
In the Philippines a boat for a fisherman is what a carabao is for a farmer – a beast of burden a source of income a ride home Fisheries provide livelihood to about one million Filipinos or about 5 of the country’s labor force
Hunch-bat, Zorro snake among new Mekong species
Southeast Asia has a higher proportion of threatened terrestrial mammal species than any other region on earth says World Wide Fund for Nature expert Thomas Gray
Batangas port industry threatened by climate change
The city has to climate proof its seaport and roads Climate change can also bring in more migrants
What made Tacloban so vulnerable to Haiyan?
A 2013 study assesses Tacloban s vulnerability to climate change impacts–including storms like Yolanda
Tamaraw or carabao? Know the difference
The rare critically endangered tamaraw looks very similar to the common carabao This tamaraw month of October know the difference
That morning in Tubbataha
Tubbataha Reef celebrated its 25th anniversary as a Marine Protected Area last August 11
Tubbataha report: US mum on paying PH
The US Navy releases its final report on the Tubbataha Reef incident and blames lack of leadership There s no mention of paying the Philippines
Solar power can reduce fossil fuel demand
A brightside to all this heat this summer is the potential of solar power to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels
Earth Hour a waste of time? Not for Lory Tan
There are those who think Earth Hour is a waste of time WWF Philippine CEO Lory Tan answers their points
Meet the Earth Hour ambassadors
Earth Hour Philippines ambassadors Mikee Marc and Rovilson are all set for Earth Hour Are you?
Why are you for or against #EarthHour2013?
Is it a waste of time and energy or a powerful symbol for unified efforts to protect the planet?
Jessica Alba: New Earth Hour global ambassador
Will you accept Jessica Alba s I Will If You Will challenge?
Heat on Thailand as wildlife conference starts
Global conservationists will converge in Bangkok for the start of key endangered species talks on Sunday March 3 as host Thailand faces pressure to curb rampant ivory smuggling through its territory
Charging China demand drives deadly ivory trade
Surging demand for ivory and rhino horn in Asia is behind an ever mounting death toll of African elephants and rhinos conservationists say as authorities fail to rein in hugely lucrative international smuggling networks
An Earth Hour to call your own
Earth Hour 2013 is all about making those 60 minutes extra special for you and the world Here are 10 fun ideas
Earth Hour's Andy Ridley dares you
Earth Hour co founder Andy Ridley tells Rappler about Earth Hour 2013 and his dare to the world
Tubbataha: PH's crown jewel in danger
Tubbataha goes beyond being a spectacular underwater world Protecting Tubbataha contributes to food security for millions who depend on Philippine seas for livelihood
Pico de Loro: Where ‘eco’ and ‘tourism’ meet
Pico de Loro exemplifies environmental responsibility and sustainability setting the benchmark for hotels and eco tourism
Business chiefs pledge to value earth's natural assets
Some 39 chief executives of banks investment funds and insurance firms Saturday pledged at a Rio 20 business forum Saturday June 16 to integrate the Earth s natural capital into loans and investments
'Earth Hour is more fun in the Philippines'
Earth Hour Philippines is on its 4th bid to become an official Earth Hour Hero Country
