Congress

Waxman Ready to Show Cards on ACES?

The National Wildlife Federation has been lobbying hard to help build support for strong provisions in the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Now Grist reports Democrats have … Read more

Polar Bear Protection Decision Due

UPDATE 10:27am: Hearing we may get a decision this morning. I’ll keep you updated. A critical decision is expected any minute now from the Obama administration: A decision involving the … Read more

Insomniac Bears

Last week I met a wildlife biologist from New Hampshire. Each year he sees animals that can’t adapt to the rising temperatures– grizzly bears that won’t hibernate and snowshoe hares … Read more

Clean Energy & Climate Impact of Specter’s Switch?

Just talked to Adam Kolton, the National Wildlife Federation’s senior director for Congressional & federal affairs: Read more

PA’s Sen. Specter Switching Parties

As first reported by The New Republic, Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter is joining the Democratic Party. Specter is pointing to GOP opposition to the economic stimulus bill, supported by … Read more

Live Blogging House Hearings on Clean Energy Legislation

National Wildlife Federation staffers are taking notes on today’s House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, draft principles for clean energy … Read more

Got a Few Minutes to Walk In for Wildlife This Week?

I know many of you have sent in emails and made phone calls to advocate on behalf of bold climate action to safeguard wildlife from global warming, but this week … Read more

Budget Could Bring a Flow of Funding for the Great Lakes

As some of you already know, Congress is busy this week working on a budget resolution for the coming year. Fortunately, the resolution they’re discussing includes important investments in conserving … Read more

Help Pass a Wildlife-Friendly Budget!

This week, Congress is discussing the budget resolution, which if passed will provide resources to support programs that protect our air, water, oceans, land and wildlife. In addition to providing … Read more

Young People Speak up for Wildlife and a Clean Energy Future

It’s estimated that over 13,000 young people are in Washington today for Power Shift 2009, and despite the snowstorm, thousands are on the Hill today, lobbying for strong climate legislation.  … Read more