October, 2009

Religious Groups Push for Action on Climate

 |  Oct 14, 2009

A new coalition of faith leaders is speaking up about global warming and its effects on those least able to adapt.   "On the sixth day God created us, and … Read more

Global Warming Could Shift Fish Populations

 |  Oct 14, 2009

According to a new report, global warming may dramatically shift the global distribution of commercial fish populations–and greatly alter the industries they support.   The research projects 1,066 effected sea life … Read more

Solar Funding Approved

 |  Oct 14, 2009

The House Science and Technology Committee voted for major research and development funding for solar energy, with a special directive for the Department of Energy to emphasis growth in high unemployment … Read more

What’s Next for Senate Clean Energy Jobs Act?

 |  Oct 14, 2009

I just stopped by the office of Joe Mendelson, the National Wildlife Federation’s global warming policy director, to get his take on this weekend’s game-changing guest editorial in the New … Read more

Be Out There: Five Great Online Tools For Parents To Increase Their Kids’ Outdoor Time

 |  Oct 13, 2009

Moms and dads who want to increase the amount of outdoor play time their kids are getting each week can find valuable help from the National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There parents’ education program by using five terrific online tools.
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Al Gore Predicts Passage of Senate Clean Energy Jobs Act

 |  Oct 13, 2009

Former Vice President Al Gore predicted Friday that the U.S. Senate will soon approve the Clean Energy Jobs Act that will cut carbon pollution that contributes to climate change. Speaking … Read more

Post your Wildlife Videos to YouTube

 |  Oct 13, 2009

Don't forget to submit your wildlife videos to YouTube's Video Volunteer Project on behalf of National Wildlife Federation.  The deadline is October 22.  Click here for all the details, and … Read more

Buildings Get a Breath of Fresh Air with CO2 Sensors

,  |  Oct 13, 2009

When it comes to energy use in buildings, emphasis is often placed on saving electricity by turning up the thermostat when running the A.C., or setting the thermostat a little … Read more

Five Questions: Coordinating Multiple Campuses in their Sustainability Efforts

,  |  Oct 13, 2009

October 13, 2009 Matthew St.Clair is the sustainability manager for the University of California’s Office of the President, leading sustainability efforts across the UC system. He talks to Campus Ecology … Read more

Let It Rain!

,  |  Oct 13, 2009

NWF October 13, 2009 LaGrange College’s director of campus services got the harsh news in 2007 as severe drought gripped the Southeast: no more outdoor watering. Watering plants may seem … Read more