For Release: Aug 28, 2009
2009 Conservation Achievements So Far
WWF has enjoyed many significant conservation achievements across the past year. Below are a few success stories highlighting exciting results, but also emphasizing our continuous commitment to confront the ongoing challenges faced by our planet.
Climate Change
The recent passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act by the U.S. House of Representatives is America's biggest step to date in responding to the energy and climate crises. This landmark move to cap greenhouse gas emissions and jumpstart a clean energy economy came at a crucial time, given the increasing urgency of the climate change problem and the approaching international climate change talks in Copenhagen in December. WWF actively engaged on Capitol Hill to help shape the legislation and to ensure that it sets the stage for constructive international negotiations this fall. In addition, WWF's Conservation Action Network activists helped push the bill to passage in the House.
The world has come together to take a stand against climate change, as demonstrated during WWF's Earth Hour this past March. Businesses and individuals around the globe turned out their lights for one hour to send an unmistakable message to world leaders: "We need action on climate change now!" Even with the recent passage of the legislation in the House, WWF's work is not yet done. We are now working to see the bill strengthened and passed in the Senate before the end of 2009.
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