October, 2010

Scary Idea: BP Apologist Calling Shots on Energy & Climate

Could infamous BP apologist Rep. Joe Barton become chair of the House Energy & Commerce Committee? Read more

Enjoying our bird picnic

Behind the Scenes: Designing Bird Activities for Kids

I have my dream job here at National Wildlife Federation, making websites to support our mission. I get to do a wide range of tasks, but my favorite lately is … Read more

River in Ohiopyle State Park

Don’t Drink the Water?

Do you consider clean drinking water a given? I know that on most days, I turn on the tap without worry. But across the globe and throughout the U.S, millions … Read more

The Well is Dry

Lack of initial funding for conducting scientific research after the Gulf oil disaster, and the impact on scientists’ ability to collect important baseline data. On September 15th, 149 days – … Read more

We’re Not As Clean As We Think We Are: The Case For Protecting All Waters

The results of a report published in Nature magazine earlier this month confirms what many of us already know: our waters are in rough shape.  According to the report, 80% … Read more

Adaptation Report Needs More Blunt Language on Climate Science

More blunt language might help readers of today’s Task Force report better understand the urgency of the climate change adaptation agenda. Read more

Will Global Warming Doom the Pacific Walrus?

I was a little boy when I checked a book called The Son of the Walrus King out of the local public library and fell so in love with its … Read more

Corals Won’t Survive A Shallow-Water Oil Spill Treated With Dispersants

A  shallow-water oil spill, even one that doesn’t reach the magnitude of the Gulf oil disaster, could kill miles of coral reefs. And it won’t be the oil alone that … Read more

7 Reasons Outdoor Play Does A Body Good

Take some lessons from nature to nurture your child Read more

New Law: Big Win for Wildlife around the Globe!

As wildlife enthusiasts, it can be challenging to support all the animals across the globe that we care about: elephants, apes, turtles, rhinos and tigers – just to name a … Read more