The recent climate talks in Paris – along with the launch of the U.S. Clean Power Plan and reports of increasing green economy jobs – signal unprecedented opportunities for current students and … Read more
campus ecology
Growing the Clean Economy with Today’s Youth
Interview with Lydia Avila, Executive Director of the Energy Action Coalition (EAC). Lydia Avila is Executive Director of Energy Action Coalition (EAC). EAC is “a coalition of youth-led social and … Read more
How Community Colleges Can Expand Clean Energy Job Opportunities
Interview with Jane Weissman, President/CEO, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) About Jane Weissman: Having been active with solar energy since 1985, Jane Weissman is a true veteran of the solar … Read more
Equipping Students with Sustainability Knowledge and Career Skills
Interview with Meghan Fay Zahniser, Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Meghan Fay Zahniser is Executive Director of Association for the Advancement … Read more
Creating a Green Workforce in Community Colleges
Interview with Dr. Jerry Weber, President of the College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL Jerry Weber is President of College of Lake County, in Illinois, where he has been supporting … Read more
The Campus Wild, a New Guide from NWF!
As students across the country head to their respective campuses for another school year, they may not realize that in addition to providing students with learning and living space, many … Read more
Campus Conservation Nationals Celebrates 5th Anniversary
National Wildlife Federation’s partnership with Campus Conservation Nationals hits milestone as 2015 competition inspires college students across North America to reduce their electricity and water consumption. National Wildlife Federation, in … Read more
HBCU NWF EcoLeaders Advance Their Environmental Leadership Development
During the weekend of April 10-April 12, 2015, nine Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students and one HBCU alumnus came together in Atlanta for our first National Wildlife Federation … Read more
Weekly News Roundup: It Is Wilderness Week and More!
This week marks Wilderness Week! Scheduled shortly after the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, the week encourages nature lovers to head outdoors and enjoy America’s wilderness! With over 750 … Read more
NWF Emerging Leaders Training: We All Have a Role to Play
Guest Post by Kamilah Martin What do you get when you put 17 random environmental “emerging” leaders and students in a conference room at a retreat lodge to focus on … Read more
