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Reflections: Inspiration and Oil

, , ,  |  Dec 27, 2010

As a stereotypical type A, I’ve been reflecting on 2010.  Why wait till New Year’s? I am thankful for NWF supporters who have played an important role in helping NWF … Read more

Big Oil Money Working to Rewrite History of Gulf Oil Disaster

 |  Dec 23, 2010

The same groups who denied the link between cancer and smoking and deny the link between carbon pollution and global warming are now being enlisted to deny the impacts of the Gulf oil disaster. Read more

Remembering Wildlife at Year’s End

,  |  Dec 22, 2010

To make a donation to the National Wildlife Federation before the end of 2010, please click here. For many, the end of the year is time to reflect and examine … Read more

[VIDEO] Gulf Seafood Still in Question

 |  Dec 22, 2010

Since the day oil first started hitting the Gulf Coast, the safety of Gulf seafood has been in question. Authorities say that fish, shrimp, crab and oysters from the region are safe for consumption but some still remain skeptical. Read more

Top 10 Unsung Heroes of 2010′s Gulf Oil Disaster

 |  Dec 20, 2010

TIME magazine recently named the Gulf oil disaster as America’s biggest news story of 2010. While the National Wildlife Federation will continue working to focus attention on the disaster and … Read more

New Maps Show Wildlife Strandings in Gulf

 |  Dec 17, 2010

New maps published by National Wildlife Federation show the widespread devastation to wildlife resulting from the Gulf Oil Disaster.  The maps were created using official data from the National Oceanic … Read more

NWF Calls DOJ Oil Disaster Lawsuit “A Key Part Of the Solution”

 |  Dec 15, 2010

Today the U.S. Department of Justice sued BP and eight other companies over the Gulf oil disaster: The Obama administration’s lawsuit asks that the companies be held liable without limitation … Read more

Are Red Crabs the Latest Victims of the Gulf Oil Disaster?

,  |  Dec 14, 2010

Life under 3,000 feet of sea water is tough enough. More than 1,300 pounds per square inch of pressure squeeze you. Water temperatures of 41°-45° F keep you freshly chilled. … Read more

Giant Ships Invade Mississippi Gulf Coast Island

 |  Dec 14, 2010

There’s an industrial-strength landing site at the west end of Horn. Large crew boats, tugs and barges are anchored in the shallows next to channels between the islands that provide deep water access. Read more

VIDEO – BP Disaster Looms Over Climate Talks in Cancun

 |  Dec 7, 2010

The well is capped but NWF President and CEO Larry Schweiger is pressing the case at the climate treaty talks in Cancun that fossil fuel extraction remains an inherently dangerous business.  … Read more