January, 2010

Give Us Your Best Shots

By Larry J. Schweiger Calling all shutterbugs. National Wildlife Federation has officially opened our 40th annual photo contest. This year’s competition will be our biggest ever, with more than $30,000 in cash … Read more

Gloria Reuben on NWF YouTube Channel

By Larry J. Schweiger Watch Actor and Activist Gloria Reuben on National Wildlife Federation’s YouTube Channel. Read more

We the Corporations of the United States …

By Larry J. Schweiger There is an old expression: “Money speaks and politicians listen.” With public confidence in Congress at a low point, the last thing America now needs is … Read more

Energy Liaisons, University of Illinois

Schools Raise Staff’s Energy IQ

By Maryruth Belsey Priebe It’s all well and good to install CFLs, upgrade the cooling system efficiencies, and provide alternative transportation options for employees and students, but when lights get … Read more

University of Minnesota-Morris Absorption Chiller

All Fired Up

By Ryan Newhouse   As more schools convert coal-fired boilers to burn biomass or build state-of-the-art energy facilities, they must creatively explore their “backyards” for sustainable fuel sources. If done … Read more

President Obama at Lorain Community College

Department of Labor Distributes Money for Green Workforce Training

As further proof that community colleges have a big role to play in building capacity for green business and technology, 17 out of the 25 recipients of job training grants, awarded … Read more

Who’s Paying for Attacks on Climate Science?

A notorious public relations agency who’s worked for evolution deniers in the past is now smearing climate science. Read more

Preserve the Clean Air Act’s Protections

By Larry J. Schweiger I posted this response “Preserve the Clean Air Act’s Protections” on National Journal’s blog in response to the following question: Should Congress Stop EPA? Sen. Lisa … Read more

Cool Video: Dolphin Hunting Trick

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2009 Ties for Second Warmest Year on Record

By Larry J. Schweiger 2009 has tied for the second warmest year in the modern record and ended the warmest decade on record, according to the National Aeronautics and Space … Read more