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Calling for Earth’s Day in Congress

 |  Jan 21, 2010

Almost 40 years after the inaugural Earth Day, Americans of all stripes are pushing Congress to put the planet first. That was the message from a panel of elected leaders … Read more

Senator Murkowski’s Opportunity to Lead

 |  Jan 19, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger Senator Murkowski of Alaska has a unique opportunity to lead America’s response to slow climate change and respond to the damage already occurring in her state … Read more

Copenhagen Outcome: Not Done Yet

,  |  Dec 18, 2009

By Larry J. Schweiger Regarding today’s outcome at the Copenhagen climate negotiations, I applaud President Obama for his determination to not let these talks fail and his success working with … Read more

New Poll Reveals Broad, Deep Support for Climate Action

 |  Dec 18, 2009

A new Washington Post-ABC News poll reveals some amazing numbers about support for clean energy & climate legislation — two-thirds of Americans support federal limits on global warming pollution. Read more

To President Obama – Lead Us to a Clean Energy Future

 |  Dec 16, 2009

By Larry J. Schweiger Download Pres Obama Letter Dec 16 final National Wildlife Federation and other environmental, business, and faith organizations representing millions are asking President Obama to lead the … Read more

Generosity in Copenhagen

 |  Dec 11, 2009

Caught in indescribably desperate times, my great grandmother Moriah Burke departed from the docks of Cork, Ireland and sailed to the United States using the last bit of money her … Read more

Promising News from Arkansas for Senate Climate Bill

 |  Dec 11, 2009

As Senators Kerry, Graham and Lieberman unveiled their Senate clean energy and climate framework yesterday, prospects for progress got a boost from Arkansas Senators Lincoln and Pryor.
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NWF Activist Joins White House Clean Energy Economy Forum

 |  Dec 2, 2009

The Obama administration is hosting Clean Energy Economy Forum at the White House tonight. Read more

Pathways Out of Poverty

, ,  |  Dec 1, 2009

Tabari Morris, a 34-year-old Northern California resident, says he was doing janitorial work before he heard about a unique opportunity from his brother-in-law. “I was thinking, I need a real … Read more

Hurry Up and Wait: Opportunities for Green Jobs Vary by Region and Field

 |  Dec 1, 2009

Jay Antle, executive director of the Center for Sustainability at Johnson Community College, tracks green jobs training in the Midwest. Here, he tells us more about training for everything from … Read more