October, 2008

Fall Migration Update!

Fall is here and across the country migration is in full swing. But birds aren’t the only creatures to migrate south in the fall. Some species of butterflies and dragonflies … Read more

Danielle’s Good Neighbor of the Week: James Towner

Some of you may remember my post asking people “Will You Be My Good Neighbor?” Well, so far we are off to a fantastic start! I’ve had the pleasure of … Read more

Video: What’s Happening To Our Public Lands

We can read report after report on how dirty energy development threatens wildlife across the West–but sometimes it helps to see it for ourselves. That’s why I want to encourage … Read more

Historic Great Lakes Protections Become Law!

Less than two weeks ago, President Bush signed the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Compact, ensuring the protection of one of our country’s most important natural resources! The Compact culminates 10 … Read more

Economics of Climate Change Dwarf Financial Crisis, Study Says

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Public Health At Risk As Planet Warms

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Conference of Mayors Examines Economic Benefits of Green Economy

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In Final Presidential Debate, Watch Candidates Discuss Climate Change

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Perspective: Changing Curriculum Connects Faculty with Each Other, Students with Their Environment

  Sustainability activity is mushrooming on campuses around the nation-except in one vitally important place: college classrooms.  As the recent National Wildlife Federation National Report Card on Sustainability in Higher … Read more

ISU Degree Tackles the Many Faces of Climate Change

  In May of 2007, Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees approved a new bachelor’s degree program in renewable energy. ISU is not the first school  to bring this sort … Read more