Now that America’s first offshore wind power project is up and running, it’s time to get out on the water and soak in the massive clean energy opportunity we’re just … Read more
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A Call to Action for Wildlife After the Paris Agreement Withdrawal
President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement is deeply disappointing, frustrating and, as National Wildlife Federation CEO Collin O’Mara stated, a “dereliction of duty.” But dwelling on … Read more
Budget Cuts in Energy Programs Undermine Wildlife
Budgets reflect priorities and values. On renewable energy and science, the Administration’s proposed budget reflect the wrong priorities and the wrong values for wildlife. Instead of continuing and growing investment … Read more
In U.S. withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement, Congress must act to safeguard wildlife
As delegates from over 190 countries gathered in Germany in early May to discuss key details on operationalizing the Paris Agreement – the landmark global commitment to limit carbon pollution … Read more
Speak up for Massachusetts offshore wind power!
We are finally on the cusp of seizing the massive clean energy potential far off the shores of Massachusetts – and we need every resident of the Commonwealth speaking up … Read more
Real Consequences of Climate Change in Peru
On a trip to Peru in March as part of NWF’s International Wildlife Conservation Team, I visited the place I called home for two years while serving as a Peace … Read more
WALKING FOR WILDLIFE AT THE PEOPLE’S CLIMATE MARCH
On Saturday, April 29th, tens of thousands of Americans will be coming together in Washington, DC for the People’s Climate March. Members of the National Wildlife Federation will be marching … Read more
Finding Common Ground to Protect Plum Island’s Coastline
This blog is part of a series highlighting a dune restoration and beach access improvement project that NWF and its partners are engaged in on Plum Island in Newburyport, Massachusetts. How … Read more
Why we are fighting for offshore wind power
For years, the National Wildlife Federation has called on our leaders in Washington and coastal states to seize the abundant clean energy potential in the wind off our shores. Until December … Read more
NWF Launches New Wildlife Camera Project
This spring, the National Wildlife Federation’s Northeast Regional Center is launching a new project to engage communities around the importance of conserving riparian corridors for people and wildlife. Using wildlife … Read more
