While the Paris Agreement, which formally entered into force last week on November 4, 2016, provides the global mechanism needed for realizing a low carbon future, there remains much work … Read more
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A Harrowing Harvest: Climate Change is Impacting Agriculture
This Thanksgiving, help protect the food your family and wildlife depend on. A changing climate will harm the natural resources and food supplies that people and wildlife need to survive. … Read more
Beyond Politics: Important Decisions for Wildlife Conservation
Take the pledge here to vote for candidates this Election Day who stand with wildlife! Confronting Climate Change A warming world stresses wildlife and their habitat. We’ve recently witnessed severe forest fires, … Read more
Making Moves: Canada Lynx in Vermont
This year has brought exciting insight into the distribution of Canada lynx in the Green Mountain State. Having predominantly only been observed in the northeastern-most portion of the state, biologists now have … Read more
Cold-water Fish: our Contemporary “Canary in the Coal Mine”
In just the decade since the National Wildlife Federation released the report Fish Out of Water, the region’s cold-water fish have experienced extreme conditions that reflect what is likely to … Read more
Effects of an Historic Climate Agreement
The threat to such things I hold dear turns my attention to the world stage. An historic agreement to address global climate change has been ratified by enough nations to go … Read more
3 Birds in the Northeast That Need Our Help
The call to action is now clearer than ever, and a new sense of urgency is required. Working together, we must take bold steps to protect critical habitats and help … Read more
Stormy Skies in a Changing Climate
Increased Flooding According to the U.S. National Climate Assessment, the amount of rain falling in powerful downpour events has been significantly above average since 1991. Further, sea-level rise has worsened the … Read more
As Matthew Hits Florida, Wildlife Among Many In Harm’s Way
As Hurricane Matthew hits Florida, the top priority is evacuating people from the danger zones and preparing communities for the storm’s impact. We’re grateful to the public officials, first responders, … Read more
An Invaluable Opportunity for Georgia Higher Education
Carly Queen and now Eriqah Vincent from NWF have been terrific – organizing meetings and phone conferences plus taking on the cat-herding job of keeping us academy types on task. … Read more
