The National Wildlife Refuge System is unique in that there is a Refuge within an hour’s drive of most major U.S. cities in every state, all set aside specifically to … Read more
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Why we need a National Climate Service
Since 1870 the National Weather Service, a branch of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), helps protect our lives and property from a tornado or other severe weather event. Even … Read more
Climate Capsule: The Anniversary We’re Not Celebrating
Congress may be in recess, but the climate never sleeps. Check out this week’s news: Highlight of the Week: Gulf Oil Disaster: One Year Into Recovery Quote: Bill McKibben, founder … Read more
Polluters Lose in Clean Air Act Attack
Today, attempts to rollback parts of the Clean Air Act that direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address carbon pollution failed in the Senate. In a game of political hide-and-seek, … Read more
National Frog Month: 6 Ways to Tell If You Are a Frog
A concerned reader writes: “I hear that April is National Frog Month, so I would like to know, how do I tell whether I am a frog? And if … Read more
