November, 2011

Keystone XL Delayed, But Big Oil’s Scheming Goes On

,  |  Nov 16, 2011

President Obama delays the nation’s dirtiest project, but is it enough to keep us safe? Read more

Meet the Flockers: Geese Join Two Man Marching Band

 |  Nov 16, 2011

Birds of a feather flock together, but these geese are flocking to a two man marching band in Belgium. Don’t you just love wildlife? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wph3aDigRk&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] Read more

Iowa Scientists Ask Candidates to Recognize Climate Reality

 |  Nov 15, 2011

With the Iowa caucus now exactly seven weeks away, more than 30 Iowa scientists are asking political candidates to acknowledge the threats posed by ongoing climate change, particularly to Iowa’s … Read more

Building a Better Future for Wildlife and Ourselves

,  |  Nov 14, 2011

White House Event Honors Community College Leaders, Businesses, Entrepreneurs If I had any doubts about Americans’ ability to come together and literally build a better future for people and wildlife, … Read more

Lake Norman, NC Celebrates Certification as a Community Wildlife Habitat

, ,  |  Nov 14, 2011

On Saturday, October 22nd, the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists, a chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, celebrated becoming the nation’s 55th Certified Community Wildlife Habitat and the third community … Read more

The Life and Death of a Salmon

 |  Nov 10, 2011

This past weekend I was walking along the Green River. I was just outside of Auburn, WA (just south of Seattle) and enjoying the afternoon sun. This section of the … Read more

Invasive Species Removal Inspires Action

 |  Nov 10, 2011

Last Saturday, I spent the afternoon waist deep in thorn thickets sawing down growths of the invasive autumn olive shrubs. Manual labor was not in my plans when I signed … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – November 10, 2011

 |  Nov 10, 2011

The roundup is out a day early this week on account of the federal holiday tomorrow. Enjoy! Keystone XL Do-Over Likely a Lethal Blow November 10 – The Obama Administration … Read more

Keystone XL Tar Sands Decision Reportedly Delayed (UPDATED)

 |  Nov 10, 2011

“It’s a huge victory, and it would probably be the biggest environmental gift that President Barack Obama has given us,” said NWF’s Tony Iallonardo. Read more

As Thousands Rally at White House, New Questions Surround Keystone XL

 |  Nov 9, 2011

It was only Sunday that I joined 12,000 activists encircling the White House to ask President Obama to block the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline – but already, the landscape has changed. Read more