The massive wildfires blazing across the West have brought into sharp relief the intersection between climate change and the poor condition of many of our forests and other wildlands. Although most … Read more
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What a Changing Court Could Mean for Our Wildlife, Waters, and Climate
The nation’s highest court has passed down many landmark decisions over the last few decades regarding a wide array of environmental topics—from climate change to wetlands to tailpipe emissions. Here … Read more
Environmental Justice Mapping Tools: Use and Potential in Policy Making to Address Climate Change
Green spaces benefit people and wildlife alike. In cities, green spaces can store water to provide flood protection and create shade to reduce the “urban heat island effect.” As climate … Read more
American Climate Profiles: Wildfire Season Heats Up
“Every summer at some point we’re up against something we can’t control. Climate change is real each and every day.” Graham Groneman, Battalion Chief for Marin County Fire Department Every … Read more
Wildfires and Wildlife on the Move
In the Pacific Northwest, just a whiff of the outdoor air is an assault to your senses—and your health. Wildfires continue to blaze in dozens of spots up and down … Read more
In Search of Bipartisan Cooperation on Climate
It is heartbreaking to see the devastation taking place up and down the West Coast due to the historic wildfires. In a year full of challenge and loss, the fires … Read more
How Art Can Inspire Climate Action
Alaska’s climate activists have raised the alarm on the need for the 49th states’ Congressional delegation to take climate action for people, wildlife, and public lands. Read one activist’s story … Read more
How Healthy Forests Combat Climate Change and Build Healthy Communities
Now, more than ever, our country needs effective and science-based approaches to better protect both public health and the natural ecosystems that support us. Reforestation and forest restoration not only … Read more
How Fish Are Being Affected by Climate Change
From land to sea, climate change has affected wildlife by amplifying pre-existing stressors such as invasive species, diseases and habitat loss. For marine life two irreversible challenges, posed by climate … Read more
A Climate Hero in the Big Apple
During these challenging times, the National Wildlife Federation’s Emily Fano stands out as a beacon of hope and leadership on some of today’s most pressing challenges in the nation’s largest … Read more
