Media Releases Archive

Media Releases

Land

Aleta Karstad and Dr. Fred Schueler, first couple to receive Glen Davis Conservation Leadership Prize

May 19, 2020

$10,000 award recognizes over 40 years of outstanding conservation collaboration and accomplishments Bishop Mills, May 19, 2020 – WWF-Canada and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) are pleased to recognize the outstanding conservation efforts and accomplishments of Aleta Karstad and Dr. Fred Schueler with the Glen Davis Conservation Leadership...

Arctic Oceans

Flawed environmental assessment of offshore drilling in Newfoundland and Labrador puts marine ecosystems at risk

May 12, 2020

Environmental groups taking legal action against federal government over flawed environmental impact assessment ST. JOHN’S, NL – Environmental groups are taking legal action against the federal government for failing to properly assess the impacts of exploratory drilling for oil and gas in Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore waters. It is the...

Oceans

Seismic survey threatens endangered whales

May 8, 2020

VANCOUVER, BC: As the oceans become quieter amidst the global pandemic, an application for seismic surveys off the West Coast of Vancouver Island threatens the recovery of endangered Southern Resident killer whales. This week, in response, a coalition of conservation groups has written to the federal minister of Fisheries...

COVID-19 closed the CN Tower, but WWF supporters still plan to “virtually climb” for nature

April 3, 2020

This weekend marks the 30th anniversary of WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature. For the first time ever, the beloved event will transition into a virtual climb for nature. On Saturday April 4 and Sunday April 5, our climbers will step up for nature by engaging in their own personal...

Earth Hour

Earth Hour 2020 shines a light on biodiversity loss and climate change

March 24, 2020

Toronto, March 24, 2020 – On Saturday, March 28th at 8:30 p.m. local time, Earth Hour, the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, will once again unite millions around the world to show their commitment to the planet. This year is a critical one for the environment. Global commitments will be...

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CN Tower Climb for Nature Goes Virtual

March 13, 2020

Even though the CN Tower is closed, you can still take your steps for wildlife. Toronto, ON, March 13, 2020 – The health and safety of our climbers, staff and volunteers is our top priority. COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation and the CN Tower is closed until at least...

Arctic Arctic Arctic

Federal announcement to support HFO ban in the Arctic a positive step forward, WWF-Canada

February 19, 2020

The government’s move comes at a critical time as increased shipping in the Arctic could seriously harm this sensitive environment OTTAWA, ON, 19 February 2020 The Government of Canada announced yesterday that it supports a ban on heavy fuel oil (HFO) in the Arctic. HFO is widely used in...

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Amphibians and reptiles face more threats than other at-risk species: WWF-Canada study

February 4, 2020

A new WWF-Canada study published in the scientific journal FACETS reveals that amphibians and reptiles face more threats than any other group of at-risk species in Canada. WWF-Canada specialist Jessica Currie, who led the study, found that Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife (COSEWIC) assessed at-risk species across the country...

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WWF-Canada announces Generation Water Tech Challenge award recipients

January 29, 2020

Canada’s freshwater faces major challenges, but four innovative and high-tech solutions will help

Iceberg from the Atlantic Ocean floats close to a fishing boat, off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, with harbour shores in the background.

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Results of draft regional assessment for exploratory oil and gas drilling “inadequate” — WWF-Canada

January 24, 2020

Activity in sensitive marine areas will harm wildlife in Newfoundland and Labrador and worsen climate change

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Ships dumped 35 million tonnes of contaminated water off BC coast in 2017: Study

December 11, 2019

Washwater from “scrubbers” contains carcinogens and heavy metals that can harm killer whales and their habitat

Shoreline Cleanup Freshwater North Atlantic Right Whales

WWF-Canada welcomes Throne Speech emphasis on nature-based solutions to climate and biodiversity crises

December 5, 2019

President and CEO, Megan Leslie says the promises must be executed based on science and Indigenous partnership

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