Larry Schweiger’s Archive

Time to Make the Call for Wildlife

By Larry J. Schweiger 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity – and wildlife isn’t doing so well.  We’re losing ground, as species extinction is accelerating to dangerous levels.  Climate … Read more

Al Gore – “We Can’t Wish Away Climate Change” By Larry Schweiger Take a look at Al Gore’s piece in yesterday’s The New York Times We Can’t Wish Away Climate … Read more

Teaming With Wildlife – Sportsmen and Women Speaking Up for Wildlife

By Larry J. Schweiger I was privileged to join with 20 of National Wildlife Federation’s state affiliates and many others on Wednesday night in Washington DC to celebrate Teaming with … Read more

Mississippi Students Want Cleaner Air and A Brighter Future

By Larry J. Schweiger I had a wonderful time today at Millsaps College in Mississippi talking with about 60 students interested in what they can do to protect their future … Read more

Front Group with Fake Members Attacking the Clean Air Act

By Larry J. Schweiger Check out the intriguing blog posted by my colleague Miles Grant on a front group with fake members backed by polluter money that is attacking the … Read more

Do You Have A Favorite Animal Olympian?

By Larry J. Schweiger I’ve been enjoying the Olympics this week, watching the amazing physical abilities, grace and beauty of the Olympic athletes. But for wildlife, their strength, speed and … Read more

Green Jobs for Hoosiers

By Larry J. Schweiger I’m joining with clean energy industry leaders tonight at the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy in Indianapolis to hear how they are creating clean, … Read more

“I Don’t Remember. I Can’t Recall”

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 … Read more

Oddball Winter Weather – More Intense Storms

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 … Read more

Sen. Graham Pushes Back Hard Against Half Measures

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 … Read more