Protection of marine resources through increased awareness urged

Pakistan – In order to create awareness about conservation and sustainable fishing practices, WWF-Pakistan under the project Sustainable Fisheries Entrepreneurship: A Citizen Based Approach to Saving Pakistan’s Unique Marine Environment, supported by Engro Foundation, organized a football match in Rahri village. The football match was attended by more than three thousand people from the village and other surrounding areas. During the event, participants were briefed … Continue reading Protection of marine resources through increased awareness urged

WWF celebrates 20th Anniversary

Philippines – An upland farmer who now has access to drinking water, whale shark guide who sent two of his children to college and boat-builder who helped rebuild boats in Leyte were just some of the faces featured at the World Wide Fund for Nature’s Partners’ Night, where the conservation organization celebrated 20 years of environmental solutions in the Philippines. Hosted by WWF national ambassadors … Continue reading WWF celebrates 20th Anniversary

NeighborWoods month survey reveals how important trees are to home owners

79% of Americans Feel Trees Define Their Neighborhood LINCOLN: Alliance for Community Trees, a program of the Arbor Day Foundation encompassing a collective of local tree planting non-profits, kicks-off NeighborWoods month, the annual celebration of trees and green communities. Every October, tens of thousands of volunteers take action to improve neighborhoods across the country by planting and caring for trees. NeighborWoods Month supports local tree planting organizations … Continue reading NeighborWoods month survey reveals how important trees are to home owners

NASA Flies to Africa to Study Climate Effects of Smoke on Clouds

WASHINGTON: NASA scientists and two research aircrafts are on their way to a unique natural laboratory off the Atlantic coast of southwest Africa to study a major unknown in future climate prediction. The coast of Namibia is one of three places on Earth with persistent low-level clouds, and the only such location with a steady supply of tiny aerosol particles in the form of smoke from … Continue reading NASA Flies to Africa to Study Climate Effects of Smoke on Clouds