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White House Launches Youth Sustainability Challenge
This week, I had the pleasure of attending the launch of the Youth Sustainability Challenge at the White House. The Challenge opened on May 2 and closes on June 1, 2012, in the lead up to the Rio+20 UN Conference on… Read more >
Fuel Efficiency: America’s Generational Leap
Just wanted to pass along some quick thoughts on recent New York Times article that really missed the big picture on America’s fuel efficiency gains. You can’t look at 2012 vehicles through a 2002 lens. “Efficient” no longer just means hybrid… Read more >
Slacker’s Guide to Saving Gas
It’s easy to save gas with these money and planet-saving tips. Read more >
If You’re in Washington DC, You’ve Got to Check Out “From Me to We”
Book Talk and Signing for Bob Doppelt’s Newest Book NWF is pleased to be a co-sponsor of the launch of Bob Doppelt’s new book, From Me to We. Doppelt, a systems change expert, offers a simple yet compelling five-part framework… Read more >
Want to fix pain at the pump? Go with the cars…
In the current crazy debate on high gas prices and what to do about them , we’d like to see politicians stand up for the things that really save families and businesses money. The punch line is: More oil just… Read more >
$1.00 a gallon … when you fill up at the plug
Last week the new Ford Focus Electric received its official fuel economy rating from EPA…105 miles per gallon equivalent! At 110 MPGe city and 99 MPGe highway, that makes it the most fuel efficient 5-passenger car on the road (the… Read more >
3 Cheerful Eco-Friendly Tips to Brighten the Darkest Days of the Year
Try these three easy eco-friendly tips to brighten your day! 1. Purchase live trees, flowers, and plants instead of cut varieties Beautiful bouquets of flowers are hard to resist, especially in winter when it seems so little is blooming. But, there are… Read more >
Tips for Talking Climate Change at the Holiday Party
Several years ago at the holiday party for my husband’s company, one of his colleagues began spouting off about how climate change was not real. Those at the table who knew what I did for a living looked expectantly at… Read more >
Even Snowmen Say: Stop Global Warming!
I found these delightful holiday towels last season and wanted to share them with you. Have you found similar holiday decorations? If so, post a picture to our Facebook site! If not, try these! Seeing items like this in everyday… Read more >
EPA Rule Powers Clean Tech Engine, Jobs in Ohio
CLEAN TECH BOOSTS JOBS, SAVES MONEY, CUTS POLLUTION, DRIVES PERFORMANCE If you drive a big pick-up truck at work or when you hunt or fish, you know there are more choices when it comes to engine technology. Recently, NWF joined… Read more >
