Larry Schweiger’s Archive

In the Absence of Light

A few years ago, we invited some urban children to visit a remote natural area for an "owl watch."  As night fell, many of the children got their first glimpse … Read more

Energy and Bali

As climate negotiations come to a close in Bali, it’s clear that U.S. progress to confront global warming will come from Congress. More and more, the Bush administration is irrelevant … Read more

Al Gore’s Presentation in Bali

Check out Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Al Gore’s presentation yesterday in Bali, Indonesia at the climate talks. He speaks to the important role of international treaty negotiations and domestic action … Read more

Brazil Makes Major Offer to the World

Here is another update from National Wildlife Federation staffer Barbara Bramble who is in Bali, Indonesia at the climate talks. I was especially touched by the story of Almir Surui, … Read more

Let National Wildlife Federation Know What You Think

Right now, scientists predict that we could lose one-third of all wildlife species on Earth by the year 2050. Together, we must try to ensure that this dire prediction doesn’t … Read more

Today in Bali

As I write, global leaders are in Bali, Indonesia negotiating about how to move forward with a worldwide plan to cut global warming pollution. Former Vice President Al Gore was … Read more

More from Bali

Here’s another update from the international climate negotiations underway this week in Bali, Indonesia. It was written by Barbara Bramble, on staff here at National Wildlife Federation and who is … Read more

Al Gore Accepts Nobel Peace Prize

Today, former Vice President Al Gore accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. The speech he delivered was powerful, beautifully composed, and on mark in every way.  Watch his … Read more

Join Al Gore in Bali

Six days from now, former Vice President Al Gore will be speaking to the international community gathering at Bali, Indonesia to negotiate a global warming treaty. He will carry with … Read more

Bali, Indonesia

I just received this note from Barbara Bramble, National Wildlife Federation’s Senior Program Advisor for International Affairs. Barbara has landed in Bali, Indonesia, where the International Climate negotiations are now … Read more