The WWF’s 2024 biodiversity report reveals a staggering 73% decline in wildlife populations over the past 50 years, with a significant threat level facing tree species, particularly on islands. In Switzerland, species like hedgehogs and wolves are at risk due…
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) presents a varied report on global biodiversity for 2024, highlighting declines in species such as hedgehogs, coral reefs, and Borneo elephants, while noting successes for the sea eagle and others. WWF officials emphasize the human-caused…
The FLAME team of the National Observatory of Athens and WWF Greece have joined forces to analyze wildfires in Greece, beginning with a comprehensive review of the 2024 fire season. The collaboration seeks to improve accountability and establish systematic processes…
As the holiday season approaches, many ponder the sustainability of Christmas trees. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) offers alternatives, suggesting that for maximum environmental benefits, one could forgo the tree entirely or opt for locally sourced, organic trees. Other options…
In a recent report, the WWF announced the discovery of over 230 new vertebrate and plant species in the Mekong region last year. Among these are a vampire-like rat hedgehog and a lizard resembling characters from ‘Game of Thrones.’ The…
A new WWF report reveals the discovery of over 230 previously unrecorded vertebrate and plant species in Southeast Asia’s Mekong region last year. Researchers identified 173 vascular plants, 26 reptiles, 17 amphibians, 15 fish, and three mammals, bringing the total…
