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Shell Moves Us One Step Closer to an Arctic Tragedy

 |  Aug 10, 2011

The Arctic Ocean is one of the globe’s last wildernesses: often dark, always frigid, and prone to violent storms and drifting ice sheets that make navigation next to impossible.  But … Read more

Plug It In: Taking Control of Our Energy Future

 |  Jul 14, 2011

As temperatures soar into the 90’s, beach outings, bbq’s, and pool parties are in full swing, but not without a significant cost. Families once again are experiencing pain at the … Read more

Big Oil Finally Catches a Break, Can Now Afford to Send Kids to College

 |  Jun 10, 2011

Big Oil made big news on Wednesday when Exxon Mobil announced a major find in one of its Gulf of Mexico oil fields.  Predictably, the industry and their friends in … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – May 20, 2011

,  |  May 20, 2011

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s National Wildlife Federation news: Celebrating Endangered Species Day May 20, 2011 … Read more

Oil Execs Continue to Defend Billions in Tax Breaks

 |  May 13, 2011

As record high gas prices batter consumers and anger voters, Senators on the Finance Committee hauled Big Oil’s top five executives to the Capitol for a hearing on proposals that … Read more

Oil Execs Try to Defend Tax Breaks Before Senators

 |  May 12, 2011

With national gas prices topping $4 a gallon, the Senate Finance Cmte. is holding a hearing on tax breaks for the nation’s top five oil companies. On Tuesday, Senate Democrats announced … Read more

Oil Tax Breaks Targeted by Lawmakers

 |  May 11, 2011

TAKE ACTION NOW TO STOP TAX BREAKS FOR BIG OIL! Disproportionate spending cuts hit conservation and environment programs in the last budget agreement, and more drastic cuts are likely to … Read more

Big Breaks for Big Oil, Big Dealbreaker

 |  May 3, 2011

This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Big profits for Big Oil Quote: House Speaker John Boehner Economic Story of the Week: Baucus takes on Tax Breaks Editorial of the … Read more

Climate Capsule: Clean Air Act, EPA escape sneak attacks

 |  Apr 12, 2011

This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Clean Air Act in the Clear…For Now Quote: Jeremy Symons, NWF Senior VP of Conservation & Education Economic Story of the Week: Wyden … Read more

Highway to Hell and the Roads Along the Way (Part 2 of 2)

 |  Mar 29, 2011

For those who do not live close enough to the tar sands to see the immediate impacts, the tar sands still have an effect on you. How? The tar sands present a major source of pollution Read more