January, 2010

Copenhagen Days 8-10 (Earth Hour, Final Conversations)

 |  Jan 11, 2010

Wednesday, December 16 (Day 8) On my way to the Earth Hour event at Copenhagen's city hall square, I marveled at how many people ride their bikes through the city, … Read more

Pope Calls for Global Climate Treaty in 2010

 |  Jan 11, 2010

Benedict’s words certainly hold true across all peoples and faiths — we have a moral responsibility to act now to protect our children & grandchildren, wildlife and natural resources from the worst effects of global warming. Read more

 |  Jan 10, 2010

Accomplished actor and social activist Gloria Reuben takes on JP Morgan for funding the nightmare of mountaintop removal mining in her thought-provoking and well written piece JP Morgan Chase Profits … Read more

NWF’s Larry Schweiger Visits Yellowstone

 |  Jan 10, 2010

What do you do if it’s 38 below zero outside? If you’re National Wildlife Federation President & CEO Larry Schweiger, you head out in Yellowstone National Park to get some spectacular wildlife shots. Read more

NWF on Today Show – Be Out There!

 |  Jan 8, 2010

Did you know that by the time the average kid goes to kindergarten, he or she has already watched 5,000 hours of television?  That's enough time to earn a college … Read more

America Loses 80,000 Acres of Wetlands Annually: Will 2010 be any different?

 |  Jan 8, 2010

America loses approximately 80,000 acres of wetlands annually; 125 square miles every year. Want to do something about it? Be one of 80,000 people to sign a petition to President … Read more

Copenhagen Days 6-7 (“A Nuclear Renaissance?”)

 |  Jan 7, 2010

Monday, December 14 (Day 6) When I arrived on the platform outside of the Bella Center this morning, something was noticeably different. There was a line, actually two lines, at … Read more

5 Tips to Stay Warm Outside In Winter

 |  Jan 6, 2010

It’s not bathing suit weather, but winter’s still a great season for outdoor fun. Be prepared! 1. Dress in Layers Wear several layers of clothing and peel them off if … Read more

There’s No Place Like Home

 |  Jan 5, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger When Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz clicked the heels of her ruby slippers three times and said “there’s no place like home,” she meant there’s … Read more

Highlight of the Week: As Congress Waits, States Act on Climate

 |  Jan 5, 2010

With the U.S. Senate otherwise occupied, state-level action to cut carbon pollution and curb global warming is setting thetone for climate work in the year ahead, according to a new report. The study, … Read more