natural resources.
WWF is at the heart of global activities in all these areas. We have teams of highly skilled professionals working with governments, businesses and communities here in the UK and around the world.
WWF is at the heart of global activities in all these areas. We have teams of highly skilled professionals working with governments, businesses and communities here in the UK and around the world.
The natural carbon dioxide cycle
A natural carbon dioxide cycle keeps the amount of CO2 in our atmosphere in balance. Decaying plants, volcanic eruptions and the respiration of animals release natural CO2 into the atmosphere, where it stays for about 100 years. It is removed again from the atmosphere by photosynthesis in plants and by dissolution in water (for instance in the oceans).
A natural carbon dioxide cycle keeps the amount of CO2 in our atmosphere in balance. Decaying plants, volcanic eruptions and the respiration of animals release natural CO2 into the atmosphere, where it stays for about 100 years. It is removed again from the atmosphere by photosynthesis in plants and by dissolution in water (for instance in the oceans).
WWF Global Network
WWF is the world's largest independent conservation organisation, with a network of offices in over 100 countries and over 5 million regular supporters. The organisation, then known as the World Wildlife Fund, was founded in September 1961 by conservationists and business people who were concerned about the extent of the degradation of the environment.
WWF is the world's largest independent conservation organisation, with a network of offices in over 100 countries and over 5 million regular supporters. The organisation, then known as the World Wildlife Fund, was founded in September 1961 by conservationists and business people who were concerned about the extent of the degradation of the environment.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP US
We at WWF are passionate about what we do. We believe in our vision to leave our children a living planet. But this optimism is not wishful thinking. It is grounded in reality, steeped in scientifically driven solutions, and financially supported by the generosity of many individuals who place considerable trust in us.
We at WWF are passionate about what we do. We believe in our vision to leave our children a living planet. But this optimism is not wishful thinking. It is grounded in reality, steeped in scientifically driven solutions, and financially supported by the generosity of many individuals who place considerable trust in us.
Every year thousands of people make planned gifts to their favourite charities and for many WWF is the natural choice. These gifts are vital because they enable us to plan ahead and take a long-term approach to conservation. This allows us to be proactive, taking pre-emptive steps to conserve the environment rather than only acting once the damage is done.
Our Climate is Changing!
The science
The Earth's climate is driven by a continuous flow of energy from the sun. Heat energy from the sun passes through the Earth's atmosphere and warms the Earth's surface. As the temperature increases, the Earth sends heat energy back into the atmosphere. Some of this heat is absorbed and reflected back to Earth by gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, water vapour, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone and halocarbons.
The science
The Earth's climate is driven by a continuous flow of energy from the sun. Heat energy from the sun passes through the Earth's atmosphere and warms the Earth's surface. As the temperature increases, the Earth sends heat energy back into the atmosphere. Some of this heat is absorbed and reflected back to Earth by gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, water vapour, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone and halocarbons.
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Carbon dioxide (CO2)
CO2 is the most significant of the gases in our atmosphere which keep the Earth warm. Four billion years ago its concentration in the atmosphere was much higher than today (80% compared to today's 0.03%), but most of it was removed through photosynthesis over time. All this carbon dioxide became locked in organisms and then minerals such as oil, coal and petroleum inside the Earth's crust.
CO2 is the most significant of the gases in our atmosphere which keep the Earth warm. Four billion years ago its concentration in the atmosphere was much higher than today (80% compared to today's 0.03%), but most of it was removed through photosynthesis over time. All this carbon dioxide became locked in organisms and then minerals such as oil, coal and petroleum inside the Earth's crust.
Earth Hour!
each year the world works together to switch off all the lights they can all over the world, this is call the Earth Hour, which happens every year on the 28th of march.
each year the world works together to switch off all the lights they can all over the world, this is call the Earth Hour, which happens every year on the 28th of march.
WWF believes in a future where people and nature thrive.
Best known as the world’s leading conservation body, we’ve seen first-hand how wildlife, the environment and human activity are all interlinked.
That’s why our passion for safeguarding the natural world has to be backed up by other environmental action – tackling the global threat of climate change (through our big global campaigns like Earth Hour) and helping people to change the way they live to ease pressure on
Best known as the world’s leading conservation body, we’ve seen first-hand how wildlife, the environment and human activity are all interlinked.
That’s why our passion for safeguarding the natural world has to be backed up by other environmental action – tackling the global threat of climate change (through our big global campaigns like Earth Hour) and helping people to change the way they live to ease pressure on
The greenhouse effect
These gases, which are all naturally occurring, act as a blanket, trapping in the heat and preventing it from being reflected too far from the Earth. They keep the Earth's average temperature at about 15°C: warm enough to sustain life for humans, plants and animals. Without these gases, the average temperature would be about minus 18°C - too cold for higher life. This natural warming effect is also sometimes called the 'greenhouse effect'.
These gases, which are all naturally occurring, act as a blanket, trapping in the heat and preventing it from being reflected too far from the Earth. They keep the Earth's average temperature at about 15°C: warm enough to sustain life for humans, plants and animals. Without these gases, the average temperature would be about minus 18°C - too cold for higher life. This natural warming effect is also sometimes called the 'greenhouse effect'.
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