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Bald Eagle Comeback Highlights Need for McCarthy’s Leadership at EPA
Just a generation after they were re-introduced, bald eagles are coming back strong in Massachusetts. But at the very same time, polluter allies in Congress are playing political games with the nomination of one of the people who helped pave… Read more >
Weekly News Roundup – June 21, 2012
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Sustainable Food Focus Added to Eco-Schools USA Program June 21 – Talk about ‘pink slime’ and whether pizza is a vegetable underscores… Read more >
Senator Inhofe Puts Polluters Ahead of Oklahoma Lakes
Oklahoma City’s Lake Hefner is an urban oasis bustling with life, and rated as one of the best lakes for sail boarding. With a boat dock and fishing docks, it’s a draw for families eager to catch some catfish, white… Read more >
Weekly News Roundup – February 17, 2012
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: RESTORE Act needs support from a distance now February 17 – The longer Congress twiddles its collective thumbs about… Read more >
Big Week to Protect Kids from Mercury
Our kids need to spend more time outside experiencing nature, developing an appreciation for wildlife and the habitat that birds, fish, butterflies and everything else (including us) depend upon. My family would love to spend more time at this great… Read more >
We Can’t Fillet Our Way Out of Mercury in Fish
Avid Sportsman Bob Garner explains that we “can’t fillet our way out” of the mercury problem. Listen as he talks about the impacts of mercury pollution from coal-fired power plants to our natural resources, economy and way of life. Bob… Read more >
Working for Wildlife: Follow NWF Activities All Over the Country
Field Highlights: NWF Activists Advocate for Clean Air & Public Lands Over 630,000 mercury postcards were delivered to the EPA in Boston, MA last week! The event was held at the Environmental Protection Agency’s office in Boston. “This tremendous response… Read more >
Weekly News Roundup – July 22, 2011
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s National Wildlife Federation news: Keystone XL Meetings Should Focus on Toxics Disclosure, NWF Says July 22 – The State Department has… Read more >
Climate Capsule: Pipelines, Plug-ins, & Public Comments on Pollution
This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: NWF Reminds House, Pipelines Dangerous Quote: Bill McKibben Economic Story of the Week: Plug it In Editorial of the Week: The Risks of the Keystone XL Pipeline Shelter from the Storms Coalition Drops… Read more >
Leaders vs. followers– Coal-burning utilities have technology, resources and ability to reduce toxic pollution
Today the Center for American Progress released a report “Mercury Falling: Many Power Plants Already Have Equipment to Slash Mercury, Toxic Contamination” and held an event with a panel to discuss the findings. Panelists included representatives from government, utilities, and… Read more >
