climate change

Students gathered at NYC's Climate Clock to influence decision makers to include funding for climate education in the state budget. Credit: Cynthia Carris

NYC Students Hold Silent Vigil at Climate Clock for Climate Education

On March 26, 2025, an intergenerational group of New York City students gathered with educators at the Climate Clock in the city’s Union Square. The group included members of NWF’s Climate & Resilience Education … Read more

A group of small, yellow, white, and black birds eat from an outside bird feeder.

2025 NWF Education & Engagement Youth Advisory Council

What is the 2025 E&E Youth Advisory Council? Would you like to make a difference in shaping youth leadership and education opportunities in climate, biodiversity, and environmental justice? If so, … Read more

Several people wearing protective gear walk away from heavy wildfire smoke.

City of Angels: Wildfires, Community Resilience, and the Pursuit of Equity

First and foremost, our deepest thoughts and prayers go to those who have been and are still being greatly affected by the brutal wildfires that swept Los Angeles and the … Read more

Three black bears sit near a garden.

Awake in Winter: How Climate Change is Disrupting Black Bear Hibernation

Imagine stepping outside on a crisp winter morning and spotting a black bear rummaging through your trash can. Snow blankets the ground, and the air is chilly—conditions we associate with … Read more

Several people sit on the deck of a large boat. One person holding a microphone is speaking to the group.

Bringing Responsible Offshore Wind Development to the Port of Long Beach

Launching a new energy industry like floating offshore wind on the West Coast comes with a number of challenges. Among these is that a multitude of projects and procedural steps … Read more

A Northern Sea Star

Wires and Wildlife: Transmission Development and the Benthos Report

The Biden Administration established a national target of generating 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind by 2030—enough to power 22,500,000 homes— and 100 GW by 2050—enough to power 75,000,000 homes. … Read more

Three brown, furry four-legged animals (one with large antlers) huddle close together.

Wires and Wildlife: Transmission Development and Western Migratory Species Report

Across the western U.S., many wildlife species rely on seasonal habitats and the ability to migrate between these habitats, to reproduce, survive, and thrive. This includes ungulates (hooved mammals) such … Read more

A river runs through a forest on fire at night.

Washington’s Forests and Wildlife Need You to Vote NO on I-2117

“NWF is proud to join our Washington state affiliate, Conservation Northwest, to oppose Washington Initiative-2117. Attacks on state climate laws will make our efforts to address the climate crisis even … Read more

A person wearing uniform and driving a utility vehicle looks out at destruction and debris from a storm.

Hurricane Helene Highlights Appalachia’s Rising Flood Risk

The devastation from Hurricane Helene continues to unfold across the southeastern U.S. More than 200 lives lost, homes and businesses and critical infrastructure destroyed, tens of thousands still without power, … Read more

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Climate Week 2024: It’s Time

As the leaves begin to fall, let’s not forget to uplift the importance of Climate Week. Climate change is impacting wildlife across the country in countless ways. For Climate Week, … Read more