Yesterday Dr. John Holdren and Dr. Jane Lubchenco testified on the latest climate science in front of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. These two top … Read more
December, 2009
Keeping Score on Global Climate Talks
As the international climate negotiations in Copenhagen, Denmark prepare to get underway next week, a team of scientists has introduced a new tool called the Climate Scoreboard.
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5 Tips for Sharing the Road (and the Love) With Wildlife
I've been inspired by Subaru's Share the Love Event, where Subaru donates $250 to one of five charities (NWF included!) for every one of their cars purchased or leased, and … Read more
Highlight of the Week: Obama to Copenhagen as Momentum Builds
Amid calls for broader international engagement in efforts to curb global warming, President Obama will commit the U.S. to carbon pollution reductions when he travels to next month's United Nations Climate Change Conference in … Read more
Economic Message of the Week: DOE Allocates $620 Million in Smart Grid Grants
The Energy Department recently announced the allocation of $620 million in stimulus grants to projects that test smart grid technology and energy storage capabilities with an eye toward building a more efficient … Read more
Editorial of the Week: Don't Delay on Climate by the Times Editorial Board in the St. Petersburg Times
Big business has started to accept that burning fossil fuels is not sustainable and that profits are to be made by developing clean technologies. The nation's largest generator of nuclear … Read more
Poll: Majority Back Carbon Cuts
According to a Washington Post-ABC News poll, a majority of Americans believe in global warming and support efforts to reduce carbon pollution. The poll's findings show that 72 percent of respondents think … Read more
China Announces Reduction Targets
China has announced plans to curb carbon pollution and improve energy efficiency as part of the lead-up to next month's United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. China's State Council pledged that the … Read more
Officials: Global Warming Unhealthy
Officials from the U.S. and Britain say the issue of global warming's effects on human health deserves major billing at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. "Relying on … Read more
Dalai Lama Urges Climate Action
The Dalai Lama is asking leaders to take decisive action to curb carbon pollution and act in the "global interest" to reduce climate change. "Taking care of the environment … Read more
