August, 2001 - Warsaw, Poland - An obsolete flood protection strategy was largely to blame for the recent devastating floods in Poland, according to preliminary research from WWF, the conservation...
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Dams accused of role in flooding: Research Paper: "Dams and Floods"
Gland, Switzerland - New research commissioned by WWF, the conservation organization, has warned that dams built with the promise of reducing flooding can often exacerbate the problem with...
WWF Concern at Sinking Oil Rig off Brazilian Coast
Brasilia, Brazil - WWF-Brazil wishes to publicly assert its concern regarding the series of oil spills caused by the Brazilian oil company PetrobrĂ¡s, which have resulted in severe environmental...
WWF Asked To Lead Galapagos Wildlife Rescue Effort; Small Slicks Still Pose Big Risk
WASHINGTON -- The government of Ecuador has asked the coordinator for WWF's Galapagos program, Dr. Carlos Valle, to lead all wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts on the islands in the wake of...
WWF Sets Up Galapagos Response Center; Donates Emergency Funds to Spill Clean Up
For Release: 01/24/01 WASHINGTON--World Wildlife Fund Wednesday announced an emergency contribution of $100,000 to help fund clean-up efforts on the Galapagos Islands in the wake of last week's oil...
Galapagos Oil spill threatens rare species
Gland, Switzerland - WWF, the conservation organization, is extremely concerned at the threat posed to the unique nature and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands by the spill from the tanker, Jessica...