June, 2009

Clean Energy and Security for America

Download GG Pass ACES Letter Final6-22-09_1 Last night, Congressional leaders launched the process to put the American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454) to a vote this Friday. National … Read more

Three Things You Can Do for Bees

I was just flipping through this month’s National Wildlife magazine, and I saw this fascinating article on America’s bees. Bees and other pollinators are disappearing from our country due to … Read more

Wildlife Heroes: How a Fourth Grade Class Made A Difference

NWF's mission is "to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future," but sometimes, I'm reminded that it isn't our efforts at all, but the determination of children, that … Read more

Dave Mizejewski to Talk Bullfrogs, Bats and Backyard Campout on Tuesday’s Today Show

UPDATE 6/23: Watch David’s appearance here! NWF naturalist David Mizejewski will be making a live appearance on the Today Show tomorrow morning (June 23rd) to promote the Great American Backyard … Read more

New Boost to Clean Energy Bill, When Will Congress Act?

A new Congressional Budget Office report is giving a big boost to the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act. According to The New Republic, “Low-income families come out … Read more

Learning with Thoreau

A short-and-sweet story at the Chronicle of Higher Education notes that even English majors can get their hands dirty at Furman University: "The course was about Henry David Thoreau's Walden, … Read more

Got a Story?

Have you noticed climate change in your backyard? Quick– before you head out to enjoy what I hope is a sunny and beautiful weekend for you and your family– Today … Read more

Gearing Up For Final Clean Energy Bill Push

Will the U.S. House take a final vote on the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act next week? That’s what President Obama is asking for: The Obama administration … Read more

Key Clean Water Bill Moves Forward

Great news today from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, which passed the Clean Water Restoration Act! It now heads to the full Senate. Here’s what Jan Goldman-Carter, the … Read more

NWF Scientist on NBC Nightly News

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Read more