WWF calls for investigation after whale calf lodged beneath coal tug boat
Death of a humpback whale calf highlights the challenge of operating a mega industrial port alongside the natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.
9 September 2015
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WWF calls for autopsy of dead dugong north of Mackay
WWF-Australia today called on the Queensland Government to conduct an autopsy of a dead dugong found yesterday in the Seaforth area north of Mackay.
7 September 2015
Stronger targets affordable, achievable, desirable
Government's own modelling on carbon pollution shows Australia can easily commit to stronger targets.
21 August 2015
Net free fishing zones a boost for marine life
WWF and AMCS congratulate the Queensland Government for implementing three net-free zones.
21 August 2015
WWF: Abbot Point expansion too big a risk
The Abbot Point expansion risks becoming a ‘white elephant’ that will damage the inshore environment.
20 August 2015
Environment Laws safeguard against corruption
WWF-Australia cautioned that proposed changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act (EPBC) increase the risk of corruption by removing checks in...
18 August 2015
Changes to Ports Bill would break promise to the World Heritage Committee
WWF-Australia today warned that attempts to have Cairns named as a ‘priority port’ would risk seeing Australia hauled back in front of the World Heritage...
15 August 2015
Australia punches below its weight in signalling future pollution reduction targets
Australia’s carbon pollution reduction target announced today falls short of its commitment to help keep global warming below 2 degrees.
11 August 2015
Net free zones will protect precious marine life
WWF fully supports Queensland’s three new net-free zones, which will help protect turtles, dugong and dolphins including rare snubfin dolphins.
10 August 2015
WWF & AMCS: Check North Qld reefs for oil and ban rogue ships
WWF-Australia and the Australian Marine Conservation Society today said reefs in the path of the oil spill that has washed up on beaches in North Queensland...
27 July 2015
WWF pays tribute to Felicity “Flic” Wishart
WWF-Australia today expressed immense sadness over the passing of Australian Marine Conservation Society Great Barrier Reef campaign director Felicity ‘Flic’...
21 July 2015
50% Renewable Energy policy good for nature
WWF today welcomed the report of a bold climate policy goal set to be unveiled by Australia's Opposition Leader Bill Shorten this weekend.
20 July 2015