In a telephone press briefing today, environmental leaders from NWF, Sierra Club, NRDC, and Environment America explained the history and significance of an expected announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency. … Read more
Global Warming Staff’s Archive
Unemployed Americans Seek Training For Green Collar Jobs
As the economy continues to shed jobs, American community colleges are reporting a surge of the unemployed enrolling in courses that offer green jobs training. The courses teach students how … Read more
Chill Out winners to be announced soon
Wednesday, April 15: NWF will feature winning college submissions in the Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming webcast, a low footprint production. Visit www.campuschillout.org to register for and view … Read more
Salazar: Offshore Wind Resources Could Lead Clean-Energy Revolution
The wind potential off the coasts of the continental United States actually exceeds the country’s entire electricity demand, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently said. U.S. offshore areas hold … Read more
Report: More Insurers Work To Protect Clients From Effects Of Global Warming
Ceres, a U.S. coalition of investors and environmental groups, has released a report looking at insurance initiatives related to climate change. “From Risk to Opportunity: Insurer Responses to Climate Change” … Read more
Arctic Sea Ice Melting Faster Than Expected, New Study Warns
Arctic sea ice is melting so fast most of it could be gone in 30 years. A new analysis of changing conditions in the region, using complex computer models of … Read more
Clean Energy and Security Act Answers Call for Climate Action Now
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has released a discussion draft of the American Clean Energy and Security Act that sets national standards for energy efficiency, renewables, and global warming … Read more
Children and the Outdoors: NWF Unveils Comprehensive State Policy Solutions Guide
The National Wildlife Federation today released the comprehensive Children and the Outdoors State Policy Solutions Guide. This document reviews leading state policy initiatives and provides policy makers with model solutions … Read more
Climate Legislation Key to Safeguarding America's Wildlife and Natural Resources
National Wildlife Federation CEO Larry Schweiger recently testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Environment on the urgent need for comprehensive climate and energy legislation that … Read more
Comprehensive Energy Plan Answers Call for Clean Energy Economy
Today the House Energy and Commerce Committee released a discussion draft of comprehensive energy legislation that limits global warming pollution. The draft bill also includes a renewable electricity standard and … Read more
