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Considering a career as a scientist at an environmental non-profit? WWF's chief scientist, Dr. Rebecca Shaw talks with nature's Natasha Gilbert about what it's like to be a researcher at World Wildlife Fund.
nature.com/articles/d4158…

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Happy ! Did you know that one of the biggest threats to the planet's health is plastic pollution?

WWF's plastic & material science manager, Daniel Håbesland, breaks down the science behind plastic pollution and what you can do about it for Nature: pbs.org/wnet/nature/bl…

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Interested in the intersection of culture and conservation?

Join World Wildlife Fund as we explore this topic as part of our Beyond Inclusive Conservation seminar series!

Register for free: lnkd.in/e9HcpXi5

Interested in the intersection of culture and conservation? Join @World_Wildlife as we explore this topic as part of our Beyond Inclusive Conservation seminar series! Register for free: lnkd.in/e9HcpXi5
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The EPA recently announced that PFAS must be removed from drinking water. Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring, published in 1962, helped galvanize the creation of the EPA. Learn about the influence of Carson's writing on the 60th anniversary of her passing bit.ly/3TZpZJ4

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Did you know AI can help us better understand the impacts of climate change on ecosystems? ManglarIA, “AI for Mangroves” in Spanish, is an innovative project using artificial intelligence (AI), to inform conservation management in a changing climate: wwf.to/4d0B455.

Did you know AI can help us better understand the impacts of climate change on ecosystems? ManglarIA, “AI for Mangroves” in Spanish, is an innovative project using artificial intelligence (AI), to inform conservation management in a changing climate: wwf.to/4d0B455.
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Join us virtually on 4/18 for a conversation with Rae Wynn-Grant, PhD and World Wildlife Fund's Deirdre Jennings-Holton about Dr. Wynn-Grant’s new book, Wild Life. Register here: wwfus.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us virtually on 4/18 for a conversation with @RaeWynnGrant and @World_Wildlife's Deirdre Jennings-Holton about Dr. Wynn-Grant’s new book, Wild Life. Register here: wwfus.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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A new study confirms FSC-certified forests are vital for wildlife in the Congo Basin. Read more about how sustainable forestry practices are safeguarding species and their habitats: worldwildlife.org/stories/new-st…

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Several countries around the world are experiencing critical water shortages. WWF's Global Freshwater Lead Scientist, Jeff Opperman💧🐟🎸, talks with CNN International's john vause about the cascading impacts of water scarcity.

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A clean, healthy and sustainable ocean is a human right. In 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution that formally recognizes the universal right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

Learn more about how the recognition of this right can

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WWF is pleased to announce the Fonseca Leadership Program in honor of the late Dr. Gustavo Fonseca. This competitive program, supported by Global Environment Facility (GEF), aims to scale conservation leadership in Latin America by providing support to researchers and practitioners. Apply by May 15, 2024.

WWF is pleased to announce the Fonseca Leadership Program in honor of the late Dr. Gustavo Fonseca. This competitive program, supported by @theGEF, aims to scale conservation leadership in Latin America by providing support to researchers and practitioners. Apply by May 15, 2024.
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How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact wildlife?

WWF's Robin Naidoo contributed to a study that shows how animals reacted to human behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out this story & Naidoo's camera trap images from the South Chilcotin Mountains: bit.ly/4a6eVRh

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How is AI being used in conservation?

From monitoring the impact of Australian bushfires on wildlife to preventing deforestation in Gabon, WWF leverages technology for conservation. Learn more in dave thau | @[email protected]'s interview with TriplePundit's Rasha R : triplepundit.com/story/2024/ai-…

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Whether you live near or far from the ocean, our lives depend on it.

A new study in npj Ocean Sustainability, co-authored by WWF's Nathan J Bennett, provides guidelines on how to develop climate-smart ocean plans and put them into action: nature.com/articles/s4418…

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This news is yet another ominous proof point that climate change is fundamentally changing the delicate balance of our oceans. As global temperatures rise – bleaching events like this will sadly become far too common. theguardian.com/environment/20…

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Happy International Women's Day!

Celebrate by learning more about four brilliant women who shaped the study of insects and awakened us to the impacts of harmful pesticides.

worldwildlife.org/stories/celebr…

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