WWF: landclearing triples & emissions soar, Qld must act to protect bush
New figures reveal that landclearing in Queensland has tripled, sending carbon emissions soaring.
28 November 2015
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Pollution reductions mean Australia can pick up pace to safer future
Environment Minister Greg Hunt has suggested Australia will meet its carbon pollution targets for 2020, giving Australia the chance to strengthen its target.
25 November 2015
Rob Purves takes out prestigious Aus Geo award
WWF-Australia's President Rob Purves receives Australian Geographic Society's Lifetime of Conservation Award.
28 October 2015
Queensland’s tree-clearing 'map of shame'
WWF-Australia today called on the Queensland Government to honour its election commitment to protect Queensland’s bushland, as a new report suggests panic...
17 September 2015
Eastern Australia listed as global front for deforestation
In a new report, Eastern Australia has been listed as a global front for deforestation.
28 April 2015
Scrapping the Native Vegetation Act would be a black day for nature in NSW
Conservation groups are appalled by the Coalition’s announcement today that it will seek to repeal the Native Vegetation Act if returned to government this...
26 March 2015
WWF welcomes ALP pledge to continue strategic growth of national parks in NSW
WWF-Australia has commended the environment policy released by the ALP in the New South Wales election campaign.
18 March 2015
How much can a koala bear? WWF calls on NSW Premier to keep Aussie animals safe
Over 250,000 native animals have been saved in just five years because of the NSW Native Vegetation Act.
1 March 2015