News Archive (01 Apr 2006 - 30 Apr 2006)
Heart of Borneo: medical treasure-trove at risk
Plants that could help treat or cure diseases such as cancer, AIDS and malaria have been found in the forests of the heart of Borneo, according to a new WWF report. But this medical treasure-trove is threatened and calls for its long-term protection.
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Beattie's Future Growth Fund ignores climate issues
WWF-Australia has called on the Beattie Government to direct the proposed Future Growth Fund to achieving a holistic approach to water and climate management - one that considers both supply and demand solutions and delivers real reductions in greenhouse emissions.
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In a sea of doubt, some good news about an Australian fishery
WWF, the global conservation organisation, welcomes today's announcement that the Australian mackerel icefish fishery has been certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
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WWF congratulates WA for signing National Water Initiative
Yesterday's decision by the Western Australia Government to sign on to the National Water Initiative (NWI) is a significant step towards securing sustainable water management in the State, says WWF, the conservation organisation.
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Australians encouraged to become Futuremakers
Following a damning United Nation's report which outlined a never seen before surge in extinction rates around the world, WWF today launches its biggest public campaign to date, The Future is Man Made.
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