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Public Lands, Water and Wildlife Package Will Help Protect America’s Natural Resources

,  |  Nov 15, 2010

From the mountain lions in the Organ Mountains of New Mexico, to lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes, to the barred owl of the Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area–a package … Read more

Dear New Incumbent: Help America Solve Big Problems Again, Starting With Climate Change

 |  Nov 3, 2010

Letter to a new member of Congress Dear New Incumbent- There was a time when we led the league in muscular thinking. The flattop American in square glasses and a … Read more

Election – Bright Spots for Environment Despite Mixed Returns

 |  Nov 3, 2010

The voters have spoken and 2011 will bring us a more conservative Congress where many winners ran on promises of rolling back federal spending, elements of the health care reform … Read more

Climate Denier Senators Awash in Petro Euros

 |  Oct 25, 2010

Who knows if they sip Beaujolais and nibble on artisan cheeses, but they have a big appetite for foreign European oil money, including money from BP. It’s unclear if the donations … Read more

Scary Idea: BP Apologist Calling Shots on Energy & Climate

 |  Oct 16, 2010

Could infamous BP apologist Rep. Joe Barton become chair of the House Energy & Commerce Committee? Read more

Big Oil’s Bond: Senator’s Sneak Attack on Clean Air Act

 |  Oct 4, 2010

Missouri is a leader in clean energy, so why would Sen. Kit Bond lead a late night attack on the Clean Air Act? One look at his last re-election campaign in 2004 makes clear where his allegiances lie. Read more

Roll Out the Astroturf! Big Oil’s Bringing Fake Rallies Back

,  |  Sep 2, 2010

The next time you hear of “citizen” outrage about clean energy & climate action, make sure you know who’s really pulling the strings.
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American Power Act Gets Big Boost From Budget Experts

 |  Jul 7, 2010

The American Power Act, sponsored by Senators John Kerry & Joe Lieberman, got a big boost today from the people who analyze the dollars & cents in federal legislation: Congressional … Read more

A Confusing Monday for the Senate Climate Bill

,  |  Jun 8, 2010

There was a flurry of talk about climate & energy in the Senate today. But was it all just hot air? It started when Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) told reporters … Read more

NWF President: “It’s Past Time for a New Energy Plan for America”

 |  May 12, 2010

“The American Power Act has the one ingredient that is absolutely essential for any energy bill to be worth doing. It holds oil companies and other corporations accountable for doing their fair share to reduce pollution,” said NWF President & CEO Larry Schweiger. Read more