June, 2009

Outdoor Kids: Family Game Night

 |  Jun 24, 2009

One mom explores the joys of a community Green Hour in Portland, Ore. Read more

‘Being Out There’ With Secretary Salazar (VIDEO)

 |  Jun 24, 2009

It’s amazing who you bump into in the woods on a Monday afternoon! First, some background: National Wildlife Federation joined the U.S. Department of the Interior at Monday’s kickoff of United … Read more

Senate Energy Bill: Love It Or Hate It?

 |  Jun 23, 2009

I’m one of the contributors to the National Journal’s Energy & Environment Experts Blog. Here’s the question posed this week: Last week, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved … Read more

Our Chance For Change

 |  Jun 23, 2009

This is our chance for change. This week, Congress will vote on a piece of truly historic legislation.  The American Clean Energy and Security Act is our first real chance … Read more

Senate Moves to Protect America's Waters

 |  Jun 23, 2009

  Chairman Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and the members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to restore Clean Water Act protections for all of the nation's lakes, streams, … Read more

Carbon Clock Ticks Off Toll of Business-As-Usual

 |  Jun 23, 2009

New Yorkers now need only crane their necks for a reminder of the need for new energy practices in America. Deutsche Bank recently unveiled a seven-story 'carbon clock' in Manhattan … Read more

Baptist Ministers Push for Energy Bill Passage

 |  Jun 23, 2009

The American Clean Energy and Security Act has 140 new proponents: Baptist leaders from 26 states and the District of Columbia. The ministers, members of the Baptist Center for Ethics, … Read more

Clean Energy Economy Should Boost Employment Rates and Create Blue Collar Jobs

 |  Jun 23, 2009

With lawmakers moving forward on a bold new piece of climate legislation in the House, a green job boom seems to be on the horizon. A report released last week … Read more

House Primed for Floor Vote on Energy Bill

 |  Jun 23, 2009

The American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) is primed for a House floor vote by the end of the week. Congressional momentum on the vital bill comes in the … Read more

Quote of the Week

 |  Jun 23, 2009

"One has to hope it will influence how people think about particular legislative proposals."   — White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director John Holdren, confirming the need … Read more