This week–National Wildlife Week–scientific organizations announced two new studies that provide more evidence of the havoc outdoor cats wreak on wild birds and other wildlife. “Crime Against Nature” On March … Read more
March, 2011
Toxic Mercury: It’s What’s for Dinner
Mercury and other dangerous air pollutants have long been connected to extreme health problems such as brain damage, learning disabilities, birth defects, heart disease, cancer and even premature death. As … Read more
Help Defend the Safety Net of Protections for Endangered Wildlife
Proposals in Congress to remove the safety net of protection for endangered wildlife are flying around fast and furious.
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New EPA Action on Mercury is a Game Changer
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new proposed limits on the mercury, arsenic, dioxin, and other toxic air pollutants spewing from the nation’s coal-fired power plants. (See EPA’s press … Read more
FRAC Act Focuses on the Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing
Hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, is the process of releasing natural gas from the ground. But, to get the gas out, water, sand and other chemicals have to go … Read more
The Fascinating Things About Creatures That Swim
With the 2011 National Wildlife Week theme of “animals that move us,” we have dedicated Wednesday to take a closer look at swimming. Wildlife species of all kinds swim, and … Read more
Guest Post: Consumer Voices Focus on Improving McDonald’s Climate Leadership from the Ground Up
This guest post comes courtesy of Mark Harrison, Campaign Coordinator at Climate Counts. He can be reached at mharrison@climatecounts.org. First, let’s do the numbers: McDonald’s has over 32,478 restaurants in … Read more
