climate change

Heating Up: Climate Change Harms Alaska’s Communities & Wildlife

Rising temperatures in the Bering Sea could disrupt fisheries and are linked to massive seabird die-offs, shifts in the local ecosystem, and hardship for Alaska Natives. In 2019, seabirds off … Read more

6 Actions to Combat Climate Change and Help Wildlife in Your Garden

We all care about the plant and animal communities in our gardens and landscapes. What you may not know is there are simple yet consequential things you can do in … Read more

Unnatural Disasters Map 2.0: Interactive Map Illustrates Growing Climate Impacts

Today, the National Wildlife Federation launches the second iteration of an interactive story map to illustrate where natural disasters, many of which are exacerbated by climate change, have hit in … Read more

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Seven Ways to Save Seven Species from Climate Change

More than one-third of species in the United States are at risk of extinction and, for many, climate change is a major threat. In just the past three decades, Earth … Read more

National Wildlife Federation Supports Global Youth Calling for Climate Action

Last week, millions of youth and adult activists around the globe participated in the largest climate protest in recent history: the Global Climate Strike. Students walked out of their schools … Read more

A New Home for Fish: How Offshore Wind Turbines Create Artificial Reefs

The fishing community cannot be characterized plainly. For many people – from anglers that fish recreationally to those who make their living from the seas – there is so much … Read more

DJ Cavem’s Fight to Keep our Earth Fresh

“Pesticides and herbicides have destroyed our soil and microorganisms, and contaminated our water. Our oceans are becoming acidic and we are losing the coral reefs. I hope my lyrics will … Read more

Stand with Youth and Wildlife for Climate Action

On Friday, September 20th, millions of people from around the world will walk out of their schools, workplaces and homes to join the youth-led Global Climate Strike to demand action … Read more

Five Ways To Tackle The Gulf Of Mexico’s Dead Zone

This year, the Mississippi River flooded for more than 6 months, unprecedented in both length of time and volume of water. Researchers recently announced that this year the excess fertilizer … Read more

Can we save songbirds with … tax policy?

Climate change is one of the biggest threats to wildlife, exacerbating the habitat loss and increase in invasive species and wildlife disease that threaten many species across the country. Further, … Read more