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Urban Green Initiatives and the 2010 Elections

 |  Dec 20, 2010

The weeks leading up to election 2010 were exhausting, from helping family members navigate absentee ballots, to engaging the faith community.  Not to mention taking part in political conversations, strategy … Read more

PlaNYC wins EPAward

 |  Dec 1, 2010

EPA announced it’s “Smart Growth” awards for livability in cities and towns. New York City’s PlaNYC took the top award. Read more

New Report Offers Strategies for Smart Growth in Rural Communities

 |  Nov 3, 2010

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has released a new report, “Putting Smart Growth to Work in Rural Communities,” which focuses on how to adapt smart growth strategies to rural … Read more

5 Years After Katrina, “Poor Decisions Continue To Be Made”

 |  Aug 30, 2010

Larry Schweiger, president & CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, and Rev. Lennox Yearwood, president of the Hip Hop Caucus have teamed up on the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. … Read more

Tribal Representatives Meet With Senators

,  |  Mar 29, 2010

On March 22nd and 23rd, more than 30 tribal leaders and representatives from across the country gathered in our nation’s capital to assert the importance of comprehensive climate and clean … Read more

Restoring the Longleaf Pine: Preparing the Southeast for Global Warming

 |  Dec 17, 2009

A good-news global warming story about a pine tree with a storied past promises that a back-to-the-future approach will provide economic opportunities and help prepare the southeastern U.S. for a … Read more

Tribal Leaders Address Climate Impacts, Clean Energy Bill

 |  Nov 9, 2009

PHOTO: (from left) Mike Williams, chairman of Alaska Inter-Tribal Council; Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico; Jerry Pardilla, executive director of the National Tribal Environmental Council; and John Echohawk, executive director … Read more

Little Green Thumbs: Gardening with MLK Jr. Elementary

 |  Sep 14, 2009

Would you rather stay in the office on a Friday or join a fun bunch of elementary school students in planting flowers? The choice was easy for me! As part … Read more

Use Your Lens to Address Climate Change

 |  Aug 27, 2009

NWF’s new “The Faces of Climate Change” photo contest is a great opportunity for you to show how you see climate change in your everyday life! Here’s a chance for … Read more

Navajo Nation Forms Green Jobs Commission

 |  Jul 22, 2009

The Navajo Nation Council recognizes they need to diversify their economy and address profound joblessness. Green jobs look promising. High Country News reports: “The Council passed the legislation by a … Read more