July, 2009

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Economic Message of the Week – White House Report: Green Jobs Booming

 |  Jul 14, 2009

According to a report released Monday by President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisors, jobs in the environmental sector are increasing at a faster rate than those in other sectors, and … Read more

House Members Lauded for Passing Energy Bill

 |  Jul 14, 2009

Though the Senate is still moving ahead with clean energy legislation, advocacy groups haven't forgotten the contributions already made by lawmakers in the fight against global warming. In a series … Read more

G-8 Leaders Agree On Temperature Threshold

 |  Jul 14, 2009

Leaders of the world’s foremost industrial nations agreed last week to take action to prevent temperatures from rising more than 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit above the average levels of the era … Read more

NWF Flooding Report Making News

 |  Jul 14, 2009

A report issued last week on the effects of global warming on storms and flooding is drawing attention in many at-risk areas. Among the communities taking special notice of the … Read more

NAACP Joins Fight for Clean Energy, Climate Action

 |  Jul 14, 2009

Historic news out of New York today. For the first time in the organization’s 100-year history, the NAACP has approved a resolution addressing climate change legislation: “At its Centennial Convention, … Read more

Week One: Let’s Go Outside!

 |  Jul 14, 2009

Jennifer Ward, author of Let’s Go Outside, tells us how to make a “toad castle.” Read more

Years–and years–of sustainability

 |  Jul 14, 2009

A new article in Inside Higher Ed profiles a growing trend: hosting a themed "year of sustainability" on campus. The story notes, "with multiple campuses, including Davidson College, New Mexico … Read more

A Birthday Wish for NWF’s Resident Social Media Guru

 |  Jul 14, 2009

A few of us at the National Wildlife Federation wanted to take a moment to give a shout out to our resident Social Media Outreach Coordinator, Danielle Brigida. If you … Read more

The Gaze of a Gray Whale

 |  Jul 14, 2009

Fantastic article from this weekend’s New York Times magazine on the history of the relationship between whales and people. One of the many great stories: And then, within moments, the … Read more

Going Native: Rooting Campus Landscape Planning in Low-Energy Native Plants

,  |  Jul 14, 2009

Stroll through the University of Florida’s native tree walk, and you’ll get a firsthand education on what grows naturally in that state (access the virtual version by clicking on “sustainable … Read more