10 of the world's most endangered animals | WWF
网页As our modern society gets more resource-intensive, natural spaces are shrinking and wildlife numbers are declining. Our 2022 Living Planet Report shows global wildlife populations have plummeted by 69% on average since 1970. While there have been amazing and inspirational wildlife successes and stories in the past, many animals are still endangered mostly due to unsustainable human-led ...
World Wide Fund for Nature | WWF
网页About WWF-UK. We’re WWF, the leading global environmental charity, and we’re bringing our world back to life. With nature in freefall, we’re urgently tackling the underlying causes that are driving the decline, and we’re finding solutions so future generations have a world with thriving habitats and wildlife.
Here are our top facts about the Amazon | WWF
网页Here are our top facts about this magical place. 1. The Amazon rainforest covers an enormous 6.7 million square kilometres. Spanning 8 countries and one overseas territory in South America and representing an area twice the size of India – or roughly 28 times the side of the UK! 2.
Quiz for your world - WWF
网页Test your natural world knowledge. Here are fun quizzes to do at home, all about our amazing planet.
10 reasons why climate change is an important issue | WWF
网页It’s a double-edged sword too: worldwide, forest destruction – mainly for agriculture – is a major cause of climate change, generating an incredible amount of greenhouse gases. 7. Because we all deserve to breathe clean air. With increasing carbon emissions, it stands to reason that we face compromised air quality.
10 things you can do to help save our planet | WWF
网页Here are 10 simple ways you can help reduce your impact, and help in the fight against climate change. 1. Use your voice. We are the first generation to know we’re destroying the world, and we could be the last that can do anything about it. Speaking up is one of the most powerful things you can do especially if it’s to the right people.
The Amazon Rainforest - WWF
网页The Amazon is of vital importance because people around the world, as well as locally, depend on the rainforest. Not just for food, water, wood and medicines, but to help stabilise the climate—150-200 billion tons of carbon is stored in the Amazon rainforest. The trees in the Amazon also release 20 billion tonnes of water into the atmosphere ...
Top 10 facts about Forests | WWF
网页2023年10月5日 · 10. Deforestation releases carbon dioxide that has been stored as carbon in trees, roots and soil, making climate change worse. This creates a feedback loop, as climate change increases the likelihood of deforestation, as the risk of droughts, wildfires and pest infestations increases and stresses the forest ecosystem.
Learn the effects of deforestation - WWF
网页Millions of people rely directly on forests as their home or for making a living. But the risks from deforestation go even wider. Trees absorb and store carbon dioxide. If forests are cleared, or even disturbed, they release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Forest loss and damage is the cause of around 10% of global warming.
Earth Hour: small actions can make a big difference | WWF
网页But there is hope. We know that small actions can make a big difference and together we can make change. By giving an hour for earth you’ll be helping to bring our world back to life. That means more space for nature and a more stable climate, so people and wildlife can thrive. how switching off can help save the planet.
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