October, 2010

Climate Denier Senators Awash in Petro Euros

Who knows if they sip Beaujolais and nibble on artisan cheeses, but they have a big appetite for foreign European oil money, including money from BP. It’s unclear if the donations … Read more

Clean Air Act to Turn 40 – EPA Wants to Hear from You!

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Clean Air Act Amendments later this year, and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson wants to know … Read more

9 Tips for Great Outdoor Photos of Your Kids

Increase the odds of getting frame-worthy shots with expert tricks Read more

December International Climate Talks Offer Glimmer of Hope

A binding international treaty on climate change is what will truly help avert the worst impacts of global warming.  Major treaty talks last year in Copenhagen didn’t get us there, and it … Read more

Greenforce Initiative in Texas: Strengthening Pathways to Employment

On October 28, South Texas College in McAllen hosts the Greenforce Initiative’s first regional summit. Read more

Spider and full moon

BOO-tiful Backyard Visitor: Spider

Each week our Certified Wildlife Habitat community on Facebook celebrates “Wildlife Wednesday” by posting an image of a garden visitor. Because the latest photo received such an enthusiastic response, I … Read more

Close up of a Tesla Charging (Photo Credit: Mary Ellen Kustin/NWF)

It’s electric!

Not only does the gasoline burned by our cars and trucks produce nearly 30% of our greenhouse gas emissions, but we are almost completely dependent on oil to keep our … Read more

CA Student Clean Energy Activist Challenges Polluter to Debate

Will billionaire polluter Charles Koch put his mouth where his money is & debate a California clean energy activist? Read more

Chill Out: Submit Your Campus’ Video Today

NWF is hosting its fifth annual national Chill Out: Climate Action on Campus competition. Enter your video, and you could win one of many prizes for your school. Read more

Moonrise near Homer Alaska by Doug Kaufman

What They’ve Said: Meditations on Nature

Here are some thoughts—bestowed on us by various scholars, sages, theorists, etc. down through the years—that comment on or raise questions about nature, animals, conservation and related topics. Some of … Read more