NWF, Environmental groups praise Governor Cuomo for restarting process to bring clean energy ashore New York’s leading environmental organizations and the National Wildlife Federation applauded Governor Cuomo today for taking … Read more
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Bad Obama Ozone Decision May Spell Trouble for Wildlife
The Obama Administration’s recent announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency will not strengthen the ozone or smog standard is of little consolation to parents who have to rush their asthmatic … Read more
Michigan Students Arrested in protest of Keystone XL Pipeline
After a weekend break out of respect for the state of emergency declared due to hurricane Irene, The Tar Sands Action demonstration in Washington D.C. resumed its normal schedule Monday 8/29where three … Read more
Virginia’s largest solar energy system to be installed at Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University has signed an agreement with Secure Futures L.L.C., a solar-energy developer based in Staunton, Virginia, to install two solar photovoltaic arrays, totaling approximately 450 kilowatts. The … Read more
Update: Tar Sands Action Arrests postponed due to Hurricane, Michigan students staying on till Monday
381 people have been arrested at the Tar Sands Action in Washington D.C. since the massive civil disobedience event started last Saturday 8/20. This weekend, however, all civil disobedience will … Read more
MI Students Against Keystone XL Pipeline- Will risk arrest this weekend at the Tar Sands Action in D.C
Michigan Students are against the Keystone XL pipeline: Will risk arrest this weekend at the Tar Sands Action in D.C. Read more
Two Labor Unions Oppose Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline And Outline Better Alternatives
“We call on the State Department NOT to approve the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline or to take any actions that lead to the further extraction of Tar Sands … Read more
Remembering Ray Anderson’s Legacy to Sustainability
It is with a heavy heart that I share that our colleague and friend, Ray Anderson, has passed away. Ray served on the President’s Advisory Council at the National Wildlife … Read more
Double Your Own Fuel Economy
Getting excited about the President’s fuel efficiency announcement Average fuel economy in America today is about 26 miles per gallon (mpg) across all cars and light trucks (SUV’s, pickups, etc.). The … Read more
Climate Capsule: Turn Down the Heat
This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Wrong Pipeline, Wrong Oil Quote: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer Economic Story of the Week: Energy-Saving LEDs , Unstoppable Editorial of the Week: Sizzle … Read more