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Not just another eco-label: The science behind MSC

The film explores the MSC environmental standards and the measures that fisheries are required to achieve in order to receive MSC certification. Watch: MSC - Sustainable Seas MSC certified sustainable...

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Scott Niedermayer introduces the newest Canadians for the Great Bear

“Today, voicing the increasingly diverse and national concerns about the proposed oil pipeline and tanker routes through Canada’s remarkable Great Bear region, prominent Canadians joined me to become...

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Bon Appetit! WWF-Canada staff’s favourite sustainable seafood recipes

In 2008, with support from WWF, Loblaw announced the most ambitious sustainable seafood policy we know of worldwide – by the end of 2013, all seafood in their stores across Canada would be on the...

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Want to help WWF Canada protect the Great Bear Sea?

The Great Bear region of British Columbia’s north coast is one of Canada’s ecological treasures. Here one of the world’s last intact temperate rainforest meets some of the planet’s last large wild...

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Chasing Ice: Telling the story of our changing climate through photography

As a former newspaper photographer and now recreational photographer, I am keenly aware of the desire for my images to capture a moment and to tell a story. Whether your photographs aim to tell the...

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10 green Halloween tips

Decorations. Instead of buying materials for decorations, gather supplies, arts and crafts throughout the year. Examples include: --Turn stockings with runs into spider-webbing --Paint foam peanuts...

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Species of the Week: The Caribou!

Ancient members of the deer family, caribou are perfectly adapted for survival in the North. Made up of three distinct types – Barren-ground, Woodland and Mountain – caribou are one of Canada’s most...

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Species of the week: The orca!

Orcas can be found in all of Canada's oceans including coastal seas and inlets. The various populations of orcas in Canada are all considered at risk. Pollution, diminishing prey and human interaction...

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Species of the Week: The polar bear!

Melting sea ice due to climate change means polar bears have a shorter hunting season - leading to malnutrition and starvation. To learn more, or symbolically adopt at polar bear, visit...

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Species of the Week: The orangutan

The world's largest tree-dwelling mammal, this endangered species is considered one of humans’ closest relatives. Every day, conversion of forest to timber, agricultural land and palm oil plantations...

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Keeping green with a new baby – some tips for Prince William and Kate

Have you heard the news?  The British Royal Family has confirmed the news that Kate Middleton is pregnant! If the hoopla surrounding the royal wedding was any indication, we know that people around...

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5 ways to be green this holiday season

In my house, we celebrate Christmas. I love spending time with family and friends, eating my Mum’s delicious Christmas cookies, I love watching the whole lineup of holiday movies (Love Actually and...

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Species of the Week: The Tiger!

The tiger is one of the most threatened species on Earth and as few as 3,200 remain in the wild. Tigers in the wild exist in 45% less habitat than was thought a decade ago and now occupy only 7% of...

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Amazing! Snowy owl carved from dragon fruit

Last week, the folks at Raw for Beauty shared this photo on their Facebook page, and we think it's awesome. What incredible things have you seen created to look like wildlife? To learn how you can...

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Earth Hour City Challenge: Edmonton, AB and Richmond, BC

With more than 70% of the world’s CO2 emissions generated by cities, the Earth Hour City Challenge has been created to mobilize action and support from cities in the global transition towards a...

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It’s my Panda-versary! My first year as the social media coordinator at...

Hi friends, If we haven’t ‘met’ yet on WWF-Canada’s Facebook or Twitter pages, hello for the first time! I am the Online Content and Community Coordinator at WWF-Canada, and this week I’m celebrating...

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How to host a National Sweater Day party at your office or school

Last year, National Sweater Day celebrations spread far and wide on February 9.  From students at Dalhousie University to MPs on Parliament Hill to the team at the City of Prince George, we heard...

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Cast your vote: Which colour should our (amazing) volunteers wear?

The 23rd Annual Canada Life CN Tower Climb is coming up on April 25 and 27 and we cannot WAIT to see all of your beautiful faces bright and early at the base of the tower. But! This event would come...

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Historic vote protects sharks and manta rays at CITES

“This is a historic moment, where science has prevailed over politics, as sharks and manta rays are being obliterated from our oceans. This decision will put a major dent in the uncontrolled trade in...

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For her 5th birthday, Tatiana got an American Girl doll, and WWF got $147.50!

8 year-old animal-lover Tatiana made her birthday party this year ALL about animals. She and 12 of her best friends made stuffed animals, and instead of getting a load of gifts for herself, she gave a...

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