As our modern society gets more resource-intensive, natural spaces are shrinking and wildlife numbers are declining. Our 2024 Living Planet Report shows the average size of wildlife …

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 …

Floods and their impacts . Flooding can be a natural process and can actually benefit both people and wildlife. But record-breaking floods, caused by increased storms and rainfall due to …

Oct 5, 2023 · 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 …

Success Story Global wild tiger numbers increase for first time in conservation history Thanks to the collective efforts by governments and organisations, and the brilliant help of our passionate …

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 …

10. They need our help to protect their numbers. The UK's puffin population is predicted to nosedive by up to 90% in the next 30 years. Puffins are threatened by invasive species …

Climate change is making extreme weather, including heatwaves, more frequent and more intense. In the UK we are experiencing more droughts, which contribute to water shortages. …

Climate change will mean big changes for animals around the world. So if we care about incredible species, we must care about how a changing climate will make it harder for them to …

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