There is no one quick, easy answer for wildlife conservation. A huge part of the challenge is balancing actions that are good for humans with those that are good for … Read more
July, 2012

Climate Change Becoming A Broken Record
Just today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its report on U.S. climate highlights for June. The following are some key findings taken directly from the summary: The January-June period … Read more

Photo of the Day: Cleared for Take Off
This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 42nd Annual National Wildlife Photo … Read more

NWF Book Club: When Elephants Weep
When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals is an intimate look at the hearts of the animals we love and the complexity of animal emotions. We learn that many … Read more
Weekly News Roundup – July 6, 2012
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Acclaimed Children’s Jazz Group Partners with the National Wildlife … Read more

Photo of the Day: A Prickly Perch
Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo of the Day! Share your images with our Flickr group and tag them … Read more
Tar Sands Giants Sneaky New Playbook Revealed
Polluters seem to have drawn the wrong lesson from the Keystone XL controversy. Rather than temper the headlong rush to exploit tar sands, they’re getting sneakier. The tactics: gut environmental and public review while breaking up their grandiose … Read more

A Dose of Inspiration: Eco-Schools Are Springing Up Across the Northeast
I got a great dose of inspiration recently when I attended an amazing event at Sleepy Hollow Middle School in New York. One of the schools Green Team really made … Read more

Coal Train Derailments Lead to Tragedy
At least one bystander was killed during a week of havoc: Three coal train derailments in four days, with more on the way if Big Coal’s export plans go through. Read more
How Your Next Vehicle Could Keep the Freezer Running (Really!)
As one of the millions in the DC area who lost power in last weekend’s storm, I doubt I was alone in feeling a moment or two of profound thankfulness … Read more