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How Arctic Sea Ice Loss Can Set the Stage for Superstorms
As the east coast begins efforts to recover from Hurricane Sandy, the devastating effects of climate change are impossible to miss. Bigger, more powerful storms. More rainfall and higher storm surge. These are exactly the sorts of impacts that climate… Read more >
Turn Spotlight on Climate in Debates
Last night at the presidential debate, the moderator did not allow an undecided voter with concerns about climate change to ask a question–despite carbon pollution being central to the lengthy exchange between the candidates during the debate on which fossil… Read more >
One Day Left: Ask the Candidates About Climate Change
The October 16 debate between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney will be a town hall forum, and you have the chance to choose the questions! Google is accepting questions from the public to use in the debates, but… Read more >
Clock Ticks Down for Arctic Marine Life as Shell Oil Rig Heads to Sea
This week a Shell Oil Co. drilling rig, the Kulluk, headed towards the Beaufort Sea off Alaska’s northern coast to begin drilling operations. This flagship effort to open up Arctic waters to drilling has already received the thumbs up from the Obama Administration. I… Read more >
Record-Setting Three Million Strong for Wildlife
This summer, wildlife have suffered the effects of the terrible wildfires, droughts, and heat caused by climate change. The Western fires sent moose fleeing their blazing habitat in Colorado, the drought turned sagebrush habitat to tinder, and warmed streams to… Read more >
This Friday is Endangered Species Day, do you have any on your campus?
On Friday, May 18, 2012 join National Wildlife Federation in recognizing Endangered Species Day, a day to learn about the imperiled birds, fish and plants in your area and also share the importance of wildlife conservation with friends and family. … Read more >
Petition Asks Discovery Channel to Stand Up for Climate Science
Conservationists have been raving about the amazing images of wildlife surviving in frigid habitats depicted in the Discovery Channel’s Frozen Planet series, but they’ve also noticed something missing – an honest discussion of climate change. While the narration makes reference to… Read more >
Wildlife Photos We’ll Never Forget
Photography has played a prominent role in National Wildlife ever since the first issue came out in 1962. In the 50 years since, the magazine has published more than 14,000 photos taken by thousands of photographers from all over the… Read more >
More than 735,000 Americans Support Action to Curb Carbon Pollution [VIDEO & PHOTOS]
We asked you to speak up for polar bears, and you delivered! More than 735,000 Americans, including nearly 50,000 NWF members and supporters have sent letters to the Environmental Protection Agency in support of their proposed rule to limit carbon pollution from new… Read more >