October, 2010

PA Official Resigns Over Spying on Enviros

 |  Oct 7, 2010

Pennsylvania’s oil and gas industry is notoriously reckless on safety, ranking 6th worst in the  U.S. according to a recent National Wildlife Federation report, but somehow it was environmental advocates … Read more

Clean Energy Victory – Major Wind Project Gets Green Light

,  |  Oct 6, 2010

Today, Interior Sec. Salazar signed the lease for the Cape Wind energy project . Offshore wind is an important part of America’s clean energy future and the Obama administration’s announcement approves … Read more

Creating Earthly Connections

 |  Oct 6, 2010

How outdoor play inspires kids to care about the planet Read more

New Oil Spill in Michigan

 |  Oct 6, 2010

In the wake of the massive oil spill in Michigan that impacted thousands of wildlife & threatened water supplies, authorities are now responding to a new spill. Read more

Video – Tar Sands Bring Misery to Alberta Residents

 |  Oct 6, 2010

Felice Stadler filed this dispatch while on a tour of tar sands producing Alberta, Canada. National Wildlife Federation is working to slow production of tar sands fuels in Alberta. Tar … Read more

RePaper Project helps Campuses Step Up Climate Protection Via Waste Reduction and Paper Recycling

 |  Oct 6, 2010

This fall, help your campus move beyond simple paper recycling and take climate and sustainability practices to the next level. The RePaper Project, an initiative of the Environmental Paper Network, has released a new comprehensive tool designed to facilitate that process. The guide, entitled Paper Steps on Campus: 9 Steps to Protecting the Climate and Reducing Waste through Campus Paper Policies and compiled in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation and Recycling Organizations of North America, is an essential resource even for colleges and universities that have already begun implementing sustainability initiatives on campus. Read more

Hike and Seek Hikers

Kids Discover Nature with NWF’s Hike & Seek at Seneca Creek State Park

,  |  Oct 5, 2010

After three days of torrential rain, the bright morning sun was welcomed by NWF’s Hike & Seekers at Seneca Creek State Park on Saturday. The air was crisp and clean, … Read more

Take the Lead For Green – 10 Ways to be an Eco-Leader On Your Campus This Year

 |  Oct 4, 2010

A new school year is a time of many changes, which makes it a perfect time to build new habits, get rid of old ones, and encourage those around us to do the same. There are many ways to be an environmental leader on campus, and some of theA most effective of them are easier than might be expected. From residence halls to recreation activities, most colleges and universities (even the eco-friendly ones) are full of opportunities for increased sustainability. Here are 10 ways that anyone– student, faculty, or campus liason – can help their campus “go green” in 2010-2011. Read more

Too soon to determine changes in raptor migration patterns

,  |  Oct 4, 2010

It will be at least five years before reliable data indicates impacts from the Gulf oil disaster (if migration monitoring continues). Read more

Big Oil’s Bond: Senator’s Sneak Attack on Clean Air Act

 |  Oct 4, 2010

Missouri is a leader in clean energy, so why would Sen. Kit Bond lead a late night attack on the Clean Air Act? One look at his last re-election campaign in 2004 makes clear where his allegiances lie. Read more