Tomorrow, the movie Island of Lemurs: Madagascar will open in IMAX 3D theaters. This is probably your best opportunity to see lemurs up-close, because the only place on Earth they live is Madagascar. Without … Read more
2014
Hatchery-raised Fish Cause Concern, Raise Need for More Research
A new study, recently released in the journal Aquaculture, highlights concerns that hatchery-raised trout appear to be slower than wild trout, making them more susceptible to predation once released. Scientists … Read more
Chico Vive: Chico Mendes and Grassroots Environmentalism
In the mid-1980s, the international environmental movement was in its infancy. Most international work focused on trade in endangered species and setting up protected areas, while grassroots environmental work focused … Read more
Senate Finance Committee Can Re-open the Door for Renewable Energy
On the last day of 2013, the wind power industry lost two important tax credits to an expiration date that never should have been set in the first place. The … Read more
Can Congress Renew Hope for Renewable Energy Development?
As the second session of the 113th Congress develops, it is my great hope that Congress can leave its abysmal bill passage record in the past. In 2013, Congress signed just … Read more
A Year After Mayflower Disaster, an Oil Spill at Every Turn
A year ago, residents of a quiet suburban neighborhood in Mayflower, Arkansas, watched in horror as heavy, toxic tar sands oil poured out of a burst pipeline, across their yards … Read more
In the Wild, It’s Survival of the Trickiest
Animals have some crazy tricks up their sleeves, and it’s all a matter of survival. Species must adapt special skills for protection and food, and in the process they often … Read more
How to Keep Wild Raccoons Wild
Whether you live in the country, the city or the suburbs, if you’re frequently out and about after sunset, you’ve likely encountered a raccoon or two in your yard or … Read more
Six Key Reasons The New Next Generation Science Standards Are Great News For Environmental Education
One of the most exciting things to ever happen to U.S. environmental education has come from the developers of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The reasons for this may … Read more
RenaissanceRe, Leader in Disaster Risk Mitigation
This year, National Wildlife Federation is proud to present our Award for Corporate Leadership to RenaissanceRe! RenRe envisions itself not just as a reinsurance company, but as a “positive force … Read more
