From the Associated Press: The oil slick over the water’s surface appeared to triple in size over the past two days, which could indicate an increase in the rate that … Read more
Miles Grant’s Archive
How Crews are Cleaning Oil-Covered Birds
To report oiled or injured wildlife in the Gulf Coast area, call 866-557-1401. You might have heard about the first oiled bird that was rescued yesterday in the Gulf. The … Read more
Gulf Coast Oil Spill Much Bigger Than Current Public Estimates?
BP originally said just 1,000 gallons per day were leaking from the Gulf Coast oil spill. Then on Wednesday, BP upped their estimate to 5,000 gallons per day. But now, … Read more
Friday AM Update on Gulf Coast Oil Spill
A quick roundup of morning news on the Gulf Coast oil spill: As the Associated Press reports, the things are going from bad to worse along the Gulf Coast, as … Read more
Breaking: Gulf Coast Oil Spill Now Projected to Make Landfall Tonight
The oil spill forecast is now looking like some of the worst-case scenarios we’ve been hearing. Read more
Great News on Clean Energy: Cape Wind Approved
In light of the Interior Department’s approval of Cape Wind, check out this cool picture of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar visiting a new wind farm in Utah. Read more
New EPA Report “Wake-Up Call” on Need for Climate Action
“The EPA’s findings underscore the need for the Senate to stay focused and finish the job of crafting and passing a bipartisan climate and energy bill,” said NWF President & CEO Larry Schweiger.
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This Week’s Climate Capsule: Earth Day Recap & Dirty’s Fuel
In this week’s NWF Climate Capsule, pushing the Senate to move now on clean energy & climate action, an Earth Day thank you & Dirty the Global Warming Denier Sock Puppet channels Napoleon Dynamite.
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NWF President to Senate: Time to Finish Job
“With the Senate so close to the goal line on a new energy path for America, we can’t call a time out now,” said NWF President Larry Schweiger.
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Gulf Coast Oil Spill Staying Away From Shore For Now
As the investigation continues into the oil rig blast that left 11 workers missing & presumed dead, crews are working to clean up the 42,000 gallons of oil per day … Read more
