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“I Don’t Remember. I Can’t Recall”

2/18/2010 // Larry Schweiger

By Larry J. Schweiger Congressman Joe Barton of Texas has received almost $100,000 for a share in a natural gas well he purchased from longtime campaign supporter Walter Mize. When asked by a reporter, he said he “couldn’t remember precisely… Read more >

Oddball Winter Weather – More Intense Storms

2/10/2010 // Larry Schweiger

By Larry J. Schweiger As the East Coast is experiencing another big snowstorm, I thought I’d highlight National Wildlife Federation’s recently released report “Oddball Winter Weather: Global Warming’s Wakeup Call for the Northern United States.” The report highlights the seemingly… Read more >

Sen. Graham Pushes Back Hard Against Half Measures

2/3/2010 // Larry Schweiger

By Larry J. Schweiger Because he knows that America needs policies that promote energy independence and a cleaner, healthier environment, Sen. Graham pushed back hard today against half measures for energy and climate legislation that would forestall the enhancement of… Read more >

1/29/2010 // Larry Schweiger

By Larry J. Schweiger Osama bin Laden is a terrorist who has proven by his actions that he has no consideration for human life. He has disqualified himself by his actions from any commentary on other matters the world faces…. Read more >

Are your business investments at risk from climate change?

1/29/2010 // Larry Schweiger

By Larry J. Schweiger For those who want to know more about how your business investments will be impacted by climate change, you’ll find interesting that on Wednesday the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to provide publicly traded companies… Read more >

Give Us Your Best Shots

1/27/2010 // Larry Schweiger

By Larry J. Schweiger Calling all shutterbugs. National Wildlife Federation has officially opened our 40th annual photo contest. This year’s competition will be our biggest ever, with more than $30,000 in cash prizes. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in seven… Read more >

Gloria Reuben on NWF YouTube Channel

1/27/2010 // Larry Schweiger

By Larry J. Schweiger Watch Actor and Activist Gloria Reuben on National Wildlife Federation’s YouTube Channel. Read more >

We the Corporations of the United States …

1/27/2010 // Larry Schweiger

By Larry J. Schweiger There is an old expression: “Money speaks and politicians listen.” With public confidence in Congress at a low point, the last thing America now needs is to have big energy companies trying to buy elections and… Read more >

Preserve the Clean Air Act’s Protections

1/25/2010 // Larry Schweiger

By Larry J. Schweiger I posted this response “Preserve the Clean Air Act’s Protections” on National Journal’s blog in response to the following question: Should Congress Stop EPA? Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, last week introduced a disapproval resolution — essentially… Read more >

2009 Ties for Second Warmest Year on Record

1/22/2010 // Larry Schweiger

By Larry J. Schweiger 2009 has tied for the second warmest year in the modern record and ended the warmest decade on record, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.  This means more troubling news for wildlife. Read more >