Now, more than ever before, our treasured wildlife need us to deliver bold and effective climate change solutions. Rising temperatures, severe droughts, extreme coastal storms, and sea levels encroaching on … Read more
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EPA Can Do More to Spur Renewable Energy
On June 2, the Environmental Protection Agency took a bold step in putting forth the first-ever proposed standards to reduce carbon pollution from power plants, which account for about 40 … Read more
Obama Administration Takes Major Step Forward for Offshore Wind Power in Massachusetts
Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced that the federal government is kicking off the leasing process for the Massachusetts Wind Energy Area with plans to hold an auction by the end of the year. Read more
The Carbon Rule Brings in a New Era of Wind and Renewable Energy
In less than two weeks, President Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will roll out their vitally important plan to limit carbon pollution from power plants. As these rules … Read more
Block Island Wind Farm Clears Major Hurdle with Unanimous Approval from State Officials
Yesterday was a landmark day in America’s journey to bring offshore wind power online. NWF has been calling on Rhode Island to lead the nation in harnessing the clean energy … Read more
Right Whales Hold Their Seat at the Table while Offshore Wind Power Moves Forward in New England
As a wildlife advocate working to advance clean energy, I spend a lot of time talking about “looking forward.” Today, I welcome an opportunity to celebrate this moment, and even … Read more
EPA research shows regulating methane is efficient and low cost
This Tuesday, the EPA released five whitepapers examining methane emissions from the oil and gas sector and affirmed what we already knew—this powerful carbon pollutant can be reduced efficiently and … Read more
Senate Finance Committee Can Re-open the Door for Renewable Energy
On the last day of 2013, the wind power industry lost two important tax credits to an expiration date that never should have been set in the first place. The … Read more
Rhode Islanders — Urge Your Leaders to Lead the Nation with Offshore Wind Power! (Updated 2/18)
Charting a new energy course for the United States is no small task—but a small project in the waters of a small state may be the first in the nation … Read more
Don’t Let Congress Silence Sportsmen
Public land use is a balancing act. Developing oil and gas resources on public lands requires careful planning and robust conversations. Hunters, anglers, and wildlife enthusiasts depend on public lands … Read more