Now that it’s become clear that the Keystone XL pipeline is a climate disaster, the Harper Government in Canada is seeking to strike a deal. Essentially, it appears that Harper … Read more
2013
Clean, Smart, and Cheaper than Coal: New England’s Wind Power Decisions Keep Getting Easier
A headline in the Boston Globe’s business section on Monday deserves serious attention: “Wind Power Now Competitive with Conventional Sources” Where to begin? This is huge. Wind power’s biggest hurdle … Read more
Can We Prevent Bighorn Sheep from Contracting Pneumonia? With Your Help, Yes!
For bighorn sheep in Montana, communicable diseases—including pneumonia—are a huge problem. The diseases are highly contagious and often fatal, leading to slow and painful deaths. The situation is complicated because scientists … Read more
National Public Lands Day Is a Chance to Honor a Great American Legacy
National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept. 28, is a great opportunity for those of us who enjoy the ability to hike, fish, hunt, and explore America’s great treasure of public … Read more
Help NWF and Disney Junior Plant 5,000 Trees for Wildlife
Disney Junior and National Wildlife Federation are working together to plant 5,000 trees across America! You can help us by visiting DisneyJuniorGiveATree.NWF.org and telling us where you would like to … Read more
How Are Students Staying Green At College This Fall?
Guest post by Sapna Batish The environment is a significant concern for many of today’s young adults. As students start or return to college this fall, they will have a … Read more
We Have a Climate Problem—and the U.S. EPA has a Solution!
There’s good news today: the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing the first ever carbon limits on new coal plants. And they are kicking off their formal process for getting … Read more
