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November 16, 2008
A Company’s Name in (Wind- and Solar-Powered) Lights
The first eco-friendly billboard is coming to Times Square, NY entirely powered by the sun and the wind. Learn how you can incorporate alternative energies into your home as a means of fighting climate change.
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November 15, 2008
Wildlife study: Wolverines without borders
The first study of wolverines in the North Cascades is now an international effort. Researchers here have begun collaborating with wildlife biologists from the British Columbia Ministry of the Environment. Learn more about wolverines »
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November 5, 2008
Eco crusader inspires kids
In 1989, as a science teacher at Concord public school, Naisbitt received a flyer from the Canadian Wildlife Federation asking schools to get involved with the environment. Suddenly, something clicked. "I read this thing about 10 times, I highlighted it, marked it up, I said, 'we can do this,'" he said. Naisbitt began raising awareness of environmental issues at his school and started looking for local causes. Take Action! Learn how you can make a difference for wildlife in your school and at home.
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November 4, 2008
U.N. chief urges climate change help despite slowdown
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon urged developed countries not to neglect climate change as they tend to a global economic slowdown and called on rich nations to help poor countries prone to global warming. Learn what CWF's stand is on climate change.
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November 3, 2008
2008 Sees Fifth Largest Ozone Hole
The ozone hole over Antarctica, which fluctuates in response to temperature and sunlight, grew to the size of North America in a one-day maximum in September that was the fifth largest on record, since NOAA satellite records began in 1979.
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October 14, 2008
CWF's Rick Bates intervewed at IUCN
Watch Rick's interview at the IUCN where he discusses CWF's involvement at the conference and our "take home" messages.
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October 7, 2008
Panel to hear arguments about drilling in Alta. wildlife area
Public-panel hearings begin Monday in a long-running battle between energy bosses and environmentalists — or EnCana and the entomologist — over whether the Canadian oil and gas giant can drill 1,275 new gas wells in a grasslands national wildlife area in southeast Alberta. Learn more about CWF's stand on drilling in our wildlife areas.
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October 3, 2008
1 in 4 mammals at risk of extinction: Report
The Earth is an increasingly bleak place for animals, according to a massive global study that concludes a quarter of the 5,487 wild mammal species on the planet are threatened with extinction. And one species — humans — are largely responsible for the crisis, according to the grim report released Monday at a World Conservation Congress in Spain. See CWF's involvement in the IUCN.
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October 2, 2008
Regina residents going to congress in Barcelona
They are members of the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) and they will be at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) world conservation congress in Barcelona, Spain from Sunday to Oct. 14 to address the availability of the world's shrinking water supply, and how to protect and conserve it.
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September 24, 2008
CWF brings fun to the classroom
Finding new and original ways to engage students is not an easy task but the Canadian Wildlife Federation can help. CWF offers a growing family of innovative wildlife conservation educator programs that are used by more than 100,000 Canadian educators across the country. Learn more about all WILD Education programs and how you can get involved.
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September 10, 2008
Up to 300 swallows and ducks dead after oil spill in southeastern Alberta
Cleanup efforts were underway Tuesday at the site of an oil leak in southeastern Alberta that killed up to 300 songbirds and waterfowl, reports the Canadian Press. Learn more about oil leaks and their impact on birds.
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September 5, 2008
Rapid retreat of ice shelf along Canada's Ellesmere coast
On July 22, 2008, a new wave of ice shelf disintegration began on Ellesmere coast and, by late August, these ice shelves had lost a total of 214 square kilometers (83 square miles). The loss of Ellesmere's ice is thought to be the direct result of climate change. Learn more about climate change, the importance of the loss of Ellesmere's ice shelves and its impact on wildlife.
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September 2, 2008
Public urged to undertake education programs
Finding original ways to engage students is not an easy task, but it’s one the Canadian Wildlife Federation is making a priority.
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Aug. 26, 2008
Hydrogen-Producing Bacteria Provide Clean Energy
A new "green" technology developed cooperatively by scientists with the Agricultural Research Service and North Carolina State University could lead to production of hydrogen from nitrogen-fixing bacteria, reports ScienceDaily. Research and initiatives in green fuels are a major thrust to fighting climate change, an issue of concern of the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Learn more about climate change and innovations to alter its course in CWF's website Checkerspot.
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August 25, 2008
Wind Turbines Give Bats the "Bends," Study Finds
Wind turbines can kill bats without touching them by causing a bends-like condition due to rapidly dropping air pressure, new research presented by National Geographic suggests. Discover what you can do to help bats.
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August 18, 2008
Arctic pipeline could threaten wildlife reserves: Report
Conservationists fear the pipeline, which would carry natural gas from the Mackenzie River delta in the Northwest Territories to markets in the rest of Canada and the United States, could threaten the Kendall Island Bird Sanctuary, a 623 square-kilometre patch on the coast of the Beaufort Sea, reports Canada.com. This, as well as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, is an issue of concern of the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
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August 14, 2008
Climate change a concern
The president of the Canadian Wildlife Federation brought his board to Banff last weekend to watch the effects of climate change on the natural world from melting glaciers to pine beetle-infested forests. And he invited the U.S.-based National Wildlife Federation along.
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August 11, 2008
CWF vignettes tackle kids' weak nature knowledge
After nearly five decades of spotlighting Canadian wildlife, The Canadian Wildlife Federation's website Hinterland Who's Who is turning its cameras on indigenous creatures of a different stripe: kids. Watch previous webisodes on WhoTube.
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August 7, 2008
Hinterland Who's Who featured in The National Post 
Part of a series, the wildly popular Hinterland Who's Who fact sheets are featured in The National Posts' Arts section. See this week's write up on the Greater Snow Goose or see the source at hww.ca.
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August 4, 2008
P.E.I. biologist re-elected as wildlife federation head
A P.E.I. biologist has been re-elected as head of one of Canada's most influential conservation organizations. The Canadian Wildlife Federation says Patrick Doyle has begun his second term as president of its board. Learn more about CWF and our staff.
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August 2, 2008
CWF named International Charity of the Month
The Canadian Wildlife Federation was recently named "International Charity of the Month" for August by Etsy for Animals, a group of artists and craftspeople who advocate for animal welfare.
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July 28, 2008
For hurt animals, a last Hope
Canadian Wildlife Federation conservation award winner Hope Swinimer has nursed thousands back to health at her licensed rehabilitation centre in Nova Scotia. Learn more about CWF's awards programs.
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July 15, 2008
Ontario vows to protect boreal forest
The Ontario government has declared a huge swath of land in the Far North off-limits to industrial development, as part of a plan to combat climate change and preserve much of the province's boreal forest and its endangered species, reports The Globe and Mail.
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July 14, 2008
Lack of will, lack of funds wiping out migratory birds
Birds are in big trouble in North America, reports The Globe and Mail. A recent study found 127 species of neotropical migratory birds are in decline. How badly? The Black-chinned Sparrow population has fallen 89 per cent over the past 40 years, the Cerulean Warbler is down 83 per cent, and Sprague's Pipit population has declined by 81 per cent.
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July 10, 2008
US government challenged over Wolverine conservation status
The US is breaking the law by refusing to grant endangered species protection to wolverines, according to nine environmental groups who intend to sue if the federal government doesn't back down.
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July 9, 2008
Ducks limited on prairies, survey finds
Disappearing prairie ponds may account for a drop in the number of breeding ducks in 2008. Learn how you can help preserve waterfowl habitat.
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July 8, 2008
Dying bats befuddle scientists
White-nose syndrome is a mysterious affliction killing tens of thousands of bats in the past two years across the U.S.' Northeast, reports LoHud.com. The cause of the bat mortality, which has been documented in about 20 bat hibernation caves in New York, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut, remains unknown. Many of the dead bats were found with a white fungus dusting their muzzles, hence the name of the mystifying malady. The fungus is thought to be a symptom, not the cause of death.
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July 6, 2008
Thousands flock to Pelee Island to view migratory songbirds
More than ever, North Americans are being lured outdoors by nature’s super achievers of the sky. Learn more about wildlife or check out our bird fact sheets on hww.ca, a joint program between The Canadian Wildlife Federation and Environment Canada.
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July 3, 2008
The Ocean's Carbon Balance
One of the largest unknowns in our understanding of the greenhouse effect is the role of the oceans as a carbon sink. Learn more about carbon sinks at CWF's Checkerspot magazine or find out how you can help protect your water at www.RiverstoOceansWeek.ca, a site by the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
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June 25, 2008
Funding for piping plover cut back
Environment Canada has cut the funding it provides to two Maritime groups for protection of the endangered beach bird the piping plover.
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June 23, 2008
North Pole May Be Ice Free for First Time This Summer
Arctic warming has become so dramatic that the North Pole may melt this summer, reports National Geographic and scientists who are studying the effects of climate change in the field. See what melting polar ice means to wildlife and to us.
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June 18, 2008
Migratory bird nest destruction policies questioned
Fall trial will look into a number of pressing issues when it comes to protecting endangered birds.
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June 17, 2008
Avoid sick or injured wildlife, says MNR
Think that sick or orphaned animal needs a cuddle? Think again, says the Ministry of Natural Resources. The MNR is warning Ontarians to avoid contact with juvenile wildlife that appears to be orphaned, sick or injured, in an effort to avoid people being bitten or scratched.
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June 13, 2008
Global Temperature Seventh Warmest for Spring, Eighth Warmest for May
The combined average global land and ocean surface temperatures for spring (March-May) ranked seventh warmest, while May was the eighth warmest since worldwide records began in 1880 according to NOAA. Learn more about climate change and how it can affect wildlife.
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June 13, 2008
Teen gets national wildlife award
Jeff Howard is recognized by the Canadian Wildlife Federation for his numerous wildlife and conservation initiatives.
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June 6, 2008
Problems with wildlife in the garden?
Bees, birds, frogs, toads, butterflies, yes, even snakes, are the creatures you need to attract. At the May meeting of the Horticultural Society, Master Gardener Brenda Miller provided helpful advice, along with information from the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
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June 5, 2008 
Eco-friendly kids
Rivers, streams, lakes and oceans. Canada has access to all of them with the luxury of one fifth of the planet’s bodies of water.This is why it is so important Calgarians do their part in preserving the aquifer, according to the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
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June 3, 2008 
Whooping cranes flock to Wood Buffalo National Park
For the first time in over a century there are more than 500 whooping cranes in North America, reports the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with a flock of hundreds of birds now in Wood Buffalo National Park, reports the Edmonton Journal.
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April 10, 2008
Canada's Environment Minister Encourages Canadians to Take Part in National Wildlife Week
Canada's Environment Minister, John Baird, marked National Wildlife Week 2008 by inviting Canadians to learn more about how they can get involved in protecting the wildlife around them.
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April 2, 2008
National Wildlife Week in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotians are doing their part to celebrate National Wildlife Week from April 6 to 12, thanks to participation by the Department of Natural Resources and the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History. For 45 years, the Canadian Wildlife Federation has partnered with federal, provincial and territorial wildlife and related agencies, to develop and implement the National Wildlife Week program in Canada. For more information on National Wildlife Week, visit www.nationalwildlifeweek.ca
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