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Congress Whacks the Keystone XL Piñata Again

[5/20/2013 Peter LaFontaine]

Rep. Lee Terry has taken dirty energy politics to a new low with his bill to force construction of the tar sands megaproject. Find out how you can help. Read more >

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Pebble Mine Even More Disastrous Than First Thought

[5/20/2013 Robyn Carmichael]

After months of cold and ice, Bristol Bay in southwest Alaska is beginning to spring to life. With summer will come millions of bright red sockeye salmon returning from the sea to spawn in the pristine rivers and streams from… Read more >

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On Endangered Species Day, Right Whales Remind Us to Work Together

[5/17/2013 Amber Hewett]

Today’s climate crisis drips with urgency. Stories of species loss and habitat destruction roll in, and repeatedly underscore the reality of how quickly we need to get our act together and comprehensively address climate change. I highlight comprehensively because today… Read more >

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“Bike to Work” Day and “Wear Your Life Jacket to Work” Day Coincide!

[5/17/2013 Cathy Curley]

Today is “Bike to Work” Day and also “Wear your Life Jacket to Work” Day, and here at the Pacific Regional Center of the National Wildlife Federation, Ranger Rick has a tough choice on how to get to work. Our… Read more >

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Endangered Karner Butterfly

It’s Endangered Species Day, Fantastic, Now What?

[5/17/2013 Dani Tinker]

Endangered Species day is May 17 and it’s special because we’re also celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act! This single piece of legislation has prevented countless extinctions and protected animals and wildlife habitat from the harmful impact… Read more >

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Weekly News Roundup- May 10, 2013

[5/10/2013 Anne Goddard]

 Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: NWF: Inexcusable for EPA Nominee to be Denied Fair Vote May 9- Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Republicans… Read more >

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Less Water, More Wildlife — What’s Not to Love about Native Plants?

[5/16/2013 Judith Kohler]

Some gardeners want to cut their water and chemical use. Others want to attract more butterflies, birds and bees. Whatever the reason, Denver-area gardeners seem to be increasingly interested in indigenous flowers, grasses and shrubs. Every May for the past… Read more >

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A Fight for Real Food – Food Revolution Day

[5/16/2013 Guest Author]

The second annual Food Revolution Day on May 17 is fast approaching but there are still plenty of ways to get involved! Learning how to cook is one of the most valuable skills you can ever obtain.  These skills were… Read more >

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