August, 2010

East Coast Cities Shatter Summer Heat Records

A National Wildlife Federation report last month warned global warming is fueling summer heat waves. Given that 2010 has been the hottest year on record so far globally, are this … Read more

Is An Underwater Nation Still A Nation?

As the sea swallows its shores, when does a country cease to be a country? That’s what the New York Times asks this week: If a country sinks beneath the … Read more

Bjorn Lomborg Pulls a Cousin Oliver

One of the world’s biggest names in climate denial is flip-flopping. And you’re never going to believe this — he wants you to buy his new book to read all … Read more

Tips To Make Nature Second Nature

6 ways to create an ‘outdoor habit’ for your family Read more

Cool Bird Photo of the Day

Via Pixdaus.com, meet an air-braking puffin: Read more

5 Years After Katrina, “Poor Decisions Continue To Be Made”

Larry Schweiger, president & CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, and Rev. Lennox Yearwood, president of the Hip Hop Caucus have teamed up on the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. … Read more

Help Wildlife, Become Quasi-Famous…?

Fans of wildlife and irreverent humor rejoice: one of the greatest fictional comedy writers in the business–or at least the real life actor who portrays him–is helping the National Wildlife … Read more

Summertime First Aid: Heat-Related Illnesses

Tips to beat the heat and keep your cool Read more

NWF, NRDC Remind Attorney General to Count Gusher’s Oil AND Gas

The National Wildlife Federation has been a leader in pressing the federal government to hold BP & other parties fully accountable for the Gulf disaster. While attention has been focused … Read more

What you need to know before you go back-to-school shopping

As students and teachers ready for the upcoming school year, preparations are made—checking class schedules, figuring out the bus times, mapping out how far your apartment is from campus, and … Read more