The Western North Carolina Greenforce Summit kicked off this morning at the Enka site of the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Candler, NC. It was cloudy overhead, but that did … Read more
March, 2011
Climate Change Was Costly in 2010
Climate change impacts our cities, natural resources and wildlife. It can be daunting, however, to calculate the exact impact climate change has on our wallets. A new report by insurance … Read more
Victory for Bighorn Sheep
National Wildlife Federation’s continuing efforts to protect bighorn sheep have scored a major victory. Read more
Go Green with a St. Patrick’s Day Garden
On March 17, try this traditional planting activity with your family Read more
Bird of the Week: Green Jay
Whenever I find the time to travel, I tend to head for the Tropics, in part to enjoy the exotic and unfamiliar birdlife. Four years ago, however, I spotted in … Read more
NWF, Congressional Allies Rally to Defend Clean Air, Water
Dozens of National Wildlife Federation members, supporters and partners rallied at the U.S. Capitol today, asking members of Congress to stand up for America’s air, water, wildlife and public health. … Read more
Feds handling of Asian carp study is appalling
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is giving people concerned about Asian carp invading the Great Lakes a demonstration in bad government. The Corps announced last week that it would … Read more
Natural Gas Boom Turning into an Environmental Bust
Natural gas is a cleaner burning fuel than coal and oil, which has added to its popularity over the years with consumers and energy companies. But, this energy boom is … Read more
Investing in Clean Air: Great Returns
If I told you about an investment opportunity where you could receive 30 times the amount invested each year over the course of thirty years, I bet you would jump … Read more
