February, 2011

Backyard Birding Tips For Beginners

Introduce your family to some feathered friends and join the Great Backyard Bird Count Read more

Good Florida Panther News

Signs of progress in rescuing the critically endangered Florida panther from extinction – and an opportunity to expedite protection and recovery. Read more

giraffe, Tanzania, Africa

Valentine’s Day: Some Animals Really Have Heart

Valentine’s Day is the traditional holiday for giving away hearts. But how does a healthy human heart—a hollow ball of muscle about the size of a clenched fist that beats … Read more

Spring is Closer Than You Think

With the severe winter we’ve been experiencing in many parts of the country, it’s easy to get cabin fever and a case of the winter blues.  But if you know … Read more

Time To Take Off The Gloves!

Big polluters and their empowered agents on Capitol Hill want to turn back the clock on good jobs, public health and a clean environment with a coordinated, multi-million dollar assault … Read more

What Should Congress Do with EPA’s Carbon Rules?

I posted this on the National Journal blog in response to the question of what Congress should do in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s rules to regulate carbon under … Read more

Experiments in Backyard Nature Photography

If you enjoy wildlife photography, please jump in and comment to share your tips and thoughts about these pictures or backyard birding photography in general. I love photographing wildlife, and … Read more

Green Hearts for Valentine’s Day

Get tips for having a “green” Valentine’s Day with your kids this year. Read more

Lake Erie off Sandusky, Ohio

Lake Wars: Dispatch from the Lake Erie Front

Last October, I put the finishing touches on my last salvo ina 6-month legal battle to stop the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from dumping massive amounts of nutrient-laden sediment … Read more

Experts Fear Displacement of Sharks May Send Shockwaves Through the Gulf

The Gulf oil disaster wreaked havoc on a vast array of species that inhabit the region’s rich waters and coastal ecosystems. While there has been a great deal of focus on … Read more