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This morning the three winners of the WWF Earth Hour David Cameron challenge handed in the book created from the 2000 letters, poems and drawings sent in by schoolchildren all over the country. Ella, Katy, and Dylan, all drew inspiration from the theme ‘we love the power of nature – the wind, the sun, the [...]

For this year’s Earth Hour (sign up here!) we’ve been running a nationwide schools challenge to produce a letter, poem or picture asking David Cameron to support energy from the power of nature – the sun, sea and the wind. We had thousands of entries from across the country and have selected the winners, which [...]

On Friday 8 March, David Cameron met with school children from his Witney constituency. They wanted to ask if he’ll be taking part in WWF’s Earth Hour and if he supports the UK getting more electricity from renewable energy. Over 250 local children created letters and artwork for the Prime Minister to show they want [...]

We’ve all seen it splashed over the newspapers: Green policies are adding hundreds of pounds to the average energy bill. In the last couple of years there have been claims that we’ll see our bills go up up to £1000 a year; or £300; or £200 ; or 25%. On top of this the Chancellor [...]

Today, an alliance of over 35 organisations issued a joint statement calling for MP’s to commit the UK to have a near carbon-free power sector by 2030. Why? Find out as the story develops…

The UN’s 18th annual climate change summit – the Conference of the Parties – is taking place in Doha, Qatar. We’ll be providing some updates throughout the conference on WWF’s view on the proceedings – keep checking back to see what’s been going on…

Have you seen this man? Back in 2006, David Cameron wanted to help save the planet. He even hugged a husky when WWF took him to the Arctic and showed him the damaging effects of climate change. Is this the same David Cameron who’s keeping silent while his ‘anti-green’ party colleagues send confusing messages on [...]

See why Colin Butfield, head of campaigns here at WWFUK, is calling on the prime minister to make his voice heard on climate and energy.

Today’s Autumn Statement from the Chancellor made it clear where the government’s priorities lie right now – focused on business and economic growth at any cost, even at the expense of any “social and environmental goals”. We’re disappointed with this approach to our country’s future – fundamentally because we know the two aims are not [...]