June, 2023
Plastic Summer
Keep Calm; Summer Is Here! Summer usually marks the arrival of more family activities. Since children are off from school many take advantage of this time to go on vacation. … Read more
Enlisting farms, fields, and forests in the fight against climate change, part 2
Part 2: Biodiversity and ecosystem integrity concerns From forests to fields and from ranches to rooftop gardens, working lands can play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In Part … Read more
Enlisting farms, fields, and forests in the fight against climate change, part 1
Part 1: Enhancing equity and environmental justice Working lands and the people who steward them are facing dire threats from climate change—but they’re also uniquely poised to take a leadership … Read more
Quiz: What is Your Plastic Eco-Score?
The impact of plastic pollution on humans and wildlife has been well documented – but what can be done? Tell us about your lifestyle and we’ll give you an eco-score … Read more
LGBTQ+ Young Leaders in Conservation
The National Wildlife Federation recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in our work and in the conservation movement at large. The participation and leadership or marginalized and previously excluded … Read more
Carbon Recycling: Reduce, Remove, Reuse
Recycling is not a new concept, in fact, it is one that most Americans are very familiar with. Aluminum cans are broken down and recreated into new products, while clothing … Read more
Queer Ecology: Identity and Field Research
In celebrating Pride Month, it’s crucial that we not only elevate and celebrate the voices and contributions of queer scientists, but also acknowledge and address the specific obstacles they may … Read more
Queer Ecology: A Spectrum of Perspective
As we continue our celebration of Pride Month and our exploration of queer ecology, we return to the intersection of queer identities and ecological science. In the first part of … Read more
Queer Ecology: Relationships to Nature
Pride Month is the perfect time to recognize the intersection of our identities with the natural world around us. In this spirit, this month we will dive into a topic … Read more