December, 2010

Remembering Wildlife at Year’s End

To make a donation to the National Wildlife Federation before the end of 2010, please click here. For many, the end of the year is time to reflect and examine … Read more

Sustainability Student Success Story: ThinkGreenLiveClean.com

In 2007, college student Wyatt Taubman created the slogan “Think Green, Live Clean” while brainstorming ways to communicate sustainability to his peers. Hear how his experiences shaped this process and tips for creating change. Read more

[VIDEO] Gulf Seafood Still in Question

Since the day oil first started hitting the Gulf Coast, the safety of Gulf seafood has been in question. Authorities say that fish, shrimp, crab and oysters from the region are safe for consumption but some still remain skeptical. Read more

EPA On Verge of Important Step Toward First Carbon Regs

Politico is reporting today that  the Environmental Protection Agency is about to announce key deadlines for moving forward with the first ever carbon regulations.  These rules will require polluters to start … Read more

Santa Goes Green

For years, my husband has wrapped all his Christmas presents in the comic pages from our newspaper. This year there is even a present under the tree wrapped in the … Read more

Virginia Eco-School Creatively Celebrates the Holidays

A Virginia elementary school in the Eco-Schools USA program creatively celebrates the holiday season. Read more

Reindeer: 12 Fascinating Facts About These Amazing Creatures

Reindeer are prominent in our holiday music and images. They pull Santa’s sleigh, have red noses, have names, and fly. But how much do you really know about this northernmost … Read more

The 12 Most Dramatic, Disturbing and Inspiring Wildlife Stories of 2010

There were thousands of wildlife stories in the news over the past year but some stand out as being particularly dramatic, sobering and even inspiring. 1. The Great Gulf Turtle … Read more

Nature Gives the Family Respite During Holiday Hoopla

‘Tis the season … for baking, decorating, wrapping, snacking and lots of fa-la-la.  In the midst of the list-checking and merry-making, though, do you and your kids sometimes need to take a tranquil … Read more

Urban Green Initiatives and the 2010 Elections

The weeks leading up to election 2010 were exhausting, from helping family members navigate absentee ballots, to engaging the faith community.  Not to mention taking part in political conversations, strategy … Read more