Open Tree of Life. The most comprehensive map of life ever drawn up
New study illustrates the relationships between 2.3 million creatures populating the Earth, from the beginning of life to date.
Why melting ice affects us all
In 40 years, the Arctic will run out of ice during summer months, as proven by the lowest icecap winter extension ever registered by satellites last March. It is a phenomenon involving half of the Arctic ice. These are some of the effects caused by the on-going climate change, documented by WWF in
Poachers killed Yongki, Indonesia’s most famous ranger elephant
The endangered Sumatran elephant was found dead with its tusks hacked off. It is a victim of ivory hunters.
WWF: We lost half of the world’s marine wildlife over the past 45 years
Alarming data emerged from latest study carried out by WWF and the Zoological Society of London. It is compelling to curb marine wildlife decline that is directly affecting us.
22 September is World Rhino Day
If effective measures are not implemented, in 20 years rhinos will be extinct in the wild.
Ivory, sweat and blood. The fight against wildlife crime in a WWF photo feature
The unlawful trade in wild animals, whether alive or for their parts, is a business worth $19 billion a year, the size of Nepal’s economy in 2014. Internationally, wildlife is the third most profitable form of contraband after arms and drugs, driven by sales in Asia and the growth of the black market online. China
Norway pays 1 billion dollars to Brazil in recognition of reduced deforestation
When the Amazon was going through one of its toughest moments due to deforestation – in 2008 – Norway, one of the world’s main oil producers and forests protectors at the same time, decided to support Brazil’s government in fighting deforestation, by pledging 1 million dollars if it could curb the trend. Seven
The lost GoPro that photographed stunning aerial pictures
Launched by a group of students, the GoPro reached 30 kilometres of altitude. It was lost and was found two years after, with these incredible images.
Ozone layer, a shield against UV rays
Ozone is a protective shield from UV rays. Damaging it means damaging the environment and our health.
How do CFCs destroy the ozone layer?
Here’s the explanation of how natural gases and chemical substances, including nitrogen and chlorine, cause the depletion of the ozone layer.