December, 2008

Jumpstart The Economy By Protecting The Environment

 |  Dec 9, 2008

National Wildlife Federation will join environmental and conservation organizations in releasing a green stimulus proposal that would create as many as 3.6 million jobs, reduce pollution, protect public health and … Read more

Community Letter Sent To Poland Conference Urges U.S. Climate Action In 2009

 |  Dec 9, 2008

Delegates from nearly 190 countries are gathering in Poland until December 12 to negotiate a pathway out of the climate crisis. The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poznan is … Read more

Training the Workforce for Renewable Energy

,  |  Dec 9, 2008

It seems that every day, another college introduces solar panels to campus or finds new ways to conserve energy. As administrators turn away from each glistening new turbine, rubbing their … Read more

If a Green Bus Drives but Nobody Rides, Is It Still Green?

,  |  Dec 9, 2008

As the largest employer in Georgia’s DeKalb County, Emory University has a lot of weight on its shoulders. Carbon dioxide weight, that is. After all, metro Atlanta commuters – 84 … Read more

Flat Panel TVs Adding to Our Problems?

 |  Dec 6, 2008

A recent study discovered that a potent greenhouse gas generated from the manufacture of flat panel TV displays and electronic microcircuits is more prevalent than recently thought. Nitrogen trifluoride emissions … Read more

Wildlife Watch with Twitter and Plurk

 |  Dec 5, 2008

No matter where you are, you can participate in Wildlife Watch and let us know about the wildlife and plants you observe. Wildlife Watch is a national, nature watching program … Read more

Share the Road and the Love for Wildlife with Subaru

 |  Dec 4, 2008

Subaru is lending a helping hand to wildlife, by including NWF in their “Share the Love” Campaign. We are very excited to work with them and I’ll be interested to … Read more

New Transition To Green Report Urges Clean Energy To Revitalize Economy

 |  Dec 3, 2008

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Ten Major Mass. Businesses Form Corporate Council With State Environmental League

 |  Dec 3, 2008

Ten prominent Massachusetts companies have joined together as a business council to provide a corporate voice in support of environmental regulations, The Boston Globe reports. “The purpose is to make … Read more

International Climate Negotiations Kick Off In Poland

 |  Dec 3, 2008

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