WWF advocates solutions that address the root cause of climate change. The burning of fossil fuels-coal, oil and gas-releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere where carbon pollution blankets the earth, traps in heat, and causes global warming.
To protect our living planet, WWF continues to push for major reductions in CO2 emissions and increases in the use of energy efficient technologies and renewable energy resources like wind and solar energy. WWF’s current projects move individuals, business and industry, and leaders — local, national and international — towards responsible energy and environmental choices.
[b]PowerSwitch![/b] – WWF has challenged energy utilities to use more energy efficient technologies and sources of clean energy like wind and solar.
[b]Climate Savers[/b] – WWF is developing partnerships with innovative companies to reduce their heat-trapping CO2 emissions.
[b]Policy[/b] – WWF participates in regional, national and international policy debates to build support for solutions to climate change.
The energy choices made in one place can dramatically affect animals, people, air, land, and water around the world and for years to come. WWF is also involved in scientific research projects that examine the impact of climate change on polar bears, corals and American pikas.
If we can build upon our successes and encourage everyone to take action to stop global warming, future generations will enjoy a living planet.