Climate change-fueled natural disasters are challenging the recovery of at-risk species and making some populations more vulnerable to decline. In California, megafires – wildfires that burn hotter and more intensely … Read more
Dana Jensen McNamara’s Archive
Amendment 74: Bad for Wildlife, Bad for Colorado
“Under 74, we will no longer be able to control our own destiny.” – Mayor Herb Atchinson, Westminster, CO Amendment 74 is too extreme for Colorado. The state’s current recovery … Read more
El huracán María dejó en evidencia la importancia de la infraestructura natural
Ha pasado ya más de un año desde que el huracán María arribó en Puerto Rico devastando todo a su paso. Con vientos de 155 mph, el huracán categoría 4 … Read more
The White House’s Illegal Ethanol Boost Would Hurt People and Wildlife
Yesterday, President Trump traveled to Iowa to announce that he is instructing the Environmental Protection Agency to loosen restrictions on selling higher blends of ethanol in gasoline. He, of course, … Read more
How Hurricane Maria Proved the Importance of Natural Infrastructure
It has been a year since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, leaving behind a trail of devastation. With winds of 155 mph, the Category 4 hurricane not only … Read more
Take Climate Action For D.C.’s Bald Eagles
Earlier this year, Washington, D.C.’s beloved bald eagle couple, Mr. President and First Lady, gave birth to a pair of new hatchlings. Bald eagles have demonstrated a tremendous success in … Read more
Climate, Coastal Inaction Leaves Us Vulnerable
Wildlife can be harmed by hurricanes in a number of ways, with their habitats destroyed, being stripped of food sources, or being blown far off course. Scientists believe 1991’s Hurricane … Read more
Methane Rule Rollback Jeopardizes Wildlife
By rolling back critical environmental safeguards that prevent methane pollution, the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is once again selling out to the oil and gas industry. Methane is one … Read more
10 Ways National Wildlife Federation Education Programs Are Helping Wildlife
The beginning of a new school year is the perfect time to celebrate the many ways that the education programs of the National Wildlife Federation are supporting wildlife. Our tools … Read more
When Nature and Digital Screens Click
Are your kids indoors playing electronic games and watching too much television? For years, parents have been told that video games, TV, movies, and digital devices will make their kids … Read more
