Politicians draw the analogy between cutting the federal budget and how families cut their spending. But when times get tough, do families decide to cut back on clean water and clean air for their children? Read more
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Still Waters Run Deep, Budget Cuts Run Deeper
Still waters run deep, but congressional budget cuts run even deeper. The continuing resolution put forward by the majority in the House of Representatives will gut regional programs designed to … Read more
EPA Holds Clean Air Act Listening Sessions
The National Wildlife Federation was one of several groups testifing yesterday in support of the Environmental Protection Agency taking reasonable action to reduce carbon pollution. The “listening session” is one … Read more
Who Wants Clean Water, Anyway?
Urgent Action! Please Speak up for Wildlife Now! Help stop dangerous legislation that slashes critical funding for agencies that defend our nation’s wildlife. Call your U.S. Representative and tell them … Read more
Sneak Attack on Clean Water and Clean Air Acts
Urgent Action! Please Speak up for Wildlife Now! Help stop dangerous legislation that slashes critical funding for agencies that defend our nation’s wildlife. Call your U.S. Representative and tell them … Read more
Time To Take Off The Gloves!
Big polluters and their empowered agents on Capitol Hill want to turn back the clock on good jobs, public health and a clean environment with a coordinated, multi-million dollar assault … Read more
Congress Attacks the Clean Air Act
The new Congress has barely convened and already polluters are pushing their friends to go on attack against clean air protections. Two U.S. Senators yesterday introduced dangerous legislation that seeks … Read more
A “Tex-Extremist” Approach to the Clean Air Act
A “Tex-tremist” Approach to the Clean Air Act Texans enjoy better air quality like the rest of Americans thanks to a strong Clean Air Act. Unfortunately, some Texas politicians are … Read more
Uncorking Limits on Power Plant and Refinery Pollution
There is good news on the horizon in the effort to tackle global warming pollution. Using authority provided by Congress and affirmed by the Supreme Court, today the Environmental Protection … Read more
Urban Wildlife Inspires Greater Need for Healthy Communities
This past weekend, I was inspired by one of the most awesome spectacles I’ve witnessed since moving to the nation’s capital: On my ride home from some Christmas shopping, I … Read more