The Times reports that a Montana high school has canceled a speech by Nobel laureate climate researcher Stephen Running because “no opposing view would be offered”. From the article: Dr. … Read more
Josh Nelson
Unscripted New Hampshire
This fall and winter I was lucky enough to be a small part of an increasingly sizable contingent of conservationists who have tried to elevate global warming to Tier One … Read more
The Excitement is Palpable in New Hampshire
I crossed into New Hampshire today from Massachusetts on a rag-tag meandering secondary road. I knew immediately exactly when I’d hit pay dirt. I was jolted at the otherwise unannounced … Read more
10 Best Green Stories of 2007
Grist has an excellent post called The Top Green Stories of 2007. While they highlighted some of the biggest news, good and bad, I tried to focus on the most … Read more
Reduce Emissions, When Politically Convenient
Just yesterday, President Bush was basking in the glow of the freshly-signed energy bill, taking credit for improved fuel economy standards and expanded biofuels mandates. But it turns out the … Read more
Energy Bill Signed into Law
Wildlife to Benefit from this “Down Payment” on Strong Global Warming Legislation The package–which passed the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in the past week–will help reduce America’s oil … Read more
Midwest Greenhouse Gas Accord
Nine Midwestern governors and the Premier of Manitoba yesterday signed an historic greenhouse gas accord. This has powerful implications not just for state and regional progress, but for global warming … Read more
Historic Times for the Conservation Movement
The momentum right now in the conservation movement is really incredible. Not only are we on the eve of mandating an increase in fuel efficiency to 35 MPG, but we … Read more
NWF’s Take on America’s Climate Security Act of 2007
There has been some confusion lately over where the environmental community stands on America’s Climate Security Act of 2007. To clarify, here are two letters which should provide a better … Read more
Corps Reform Measures Included in WRDA
The Water Resources Development Act, which has passed both the House and Senate, includes key reform measures that would help better protect and mitigate for the loss of wetlands and … Read more