The President’s budget proposal urges a dramatic reduction in funding to combat the threats of climate change. Vital programs that protect air quality, advance clean energy, and prepare for climate threats would … Read more
Laura Potts’s Archive
Road to the Final Fur: And the Winner Is…
The mighty river otter blew the competition out of the water! Swimming past the cardinal, great horned owl, Atlantic puffin, sea turtle, and finally the arctic fox. This crafty critter … Read more
Learn about Wildlife Adaptations with NWF’s Climate Classroom Kids!
Did you know, on the snow and ice, polar bears’ large paws work like snowshoes? Even though a polar bear can weigh as much as a small car, they can … Read more
Road to the Final Fur: Round Two
The Road to the Final Fur kicked off in a furrenzy of competition! But only sixteen fierce species were able to advance to Round 2. Hailing from habitats that run … Read more
Waste, Water and Watts – Green STEM in Action
What does Waste, Water and Watts have in common? For students of three elementary schools in Massena, NY, it means learning about how to reduce waste, water and energy (Watts) … Read more
Top 10 Winter Warriors
Winter is a challenging time for those of us who aren’t so fond of the cold. Every year we break out the heavy coats and scarves to keep warm, but … Read more
Congressional Review Act Threatens To Undo Key Environmental Protections
Members of Congress are currently devoting a significant amount of time during their first 100 days in office to use the Congressional Review Act to overturn finalized rules and regulations … Read more
Meet the Trees
Trees are an investment — in wildlife, in people, in the future of our planet. For wildlife, they can provide food, water, cover, and places to raise young. For people, … Read more
