Portia Bharath’s Archive

Powering Up Progress

There are many different definitions of “energy equity” and “energy justice” — and many organizations and individuals with a role to play in advancing both. Our recent roundtable at the … Read more

Bear Necessities: How to Stay Safe in Bear Country

September is Bear Aware Month! Do you have the bear facts? You’d be surprised how often people who venture out into bear-filled wilderness don’t. Growing up in a suburban neighborhood … Read more

Young Conservationists in Big Sky

The National Wildlife Federation’s Montana Garden for Wildlife Coordinator and AmeriCorps member Dan French has many responsibilities and opportunities to impact the Missoula community and surrounding valleys. The  Garden for … Read more

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Five Simple Ways to Create Habitat this Fall

The idea of “gardening for wildlife” evokes images of beautiful, blossom-filled gardens teaming with colorful birds and butterflies. But did you know that fall is the best time to plant … Read more

El calor extremo afecta a los estadounidenses más que cualquier otro desastre

Las personas en todos los Estados Unidos y en todo el mundo, están experimentando temperaturas promedio más altas durante todo el año. Los efectos de este clima cambiante están a … Read more

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5 Climate Week Themes to Know

It’s Climate Week! From our vast lands to our deep oceans, the more we know about our ecosystems, the better we can respond to climate change. It’s hard to believe, … Read more

Campus Race to Zero Waste 2023 Best Practices

Campuses across the U.S. divert waste from the landfill through move-out collections, distribute reusable to-go containers in campus dining halls, and recover food waste for use in the community. These … Read more

Kentucky is Water

Founded in 1993, National Wildlife Federation’s Kentucky affiliate, Kentucky Waterways Alliance (KWA), celebrates their 30th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, friends and supporters gathered at the Waterfront Botanical … Read more

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Championing Federal Restoration Investments into the Delaware River Watershed Region

Formed over a decade ago, the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed (CDRW), hosted by National Wildlife Federation, assembled to advocate for federal restoration investments throughout the five-state basin region … Read more

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Building Detroit’s Green Future, One Faith Community at a Time

The historic building that houses Gesu Catholic School is nearly a century old. It spans 97,000 square feet on two blocks in the west side of Detroit, a magnificent presence … Read more