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Energy Bill Proposed in Massachusetts Contains Unprecedented Commitment to Offshore Wind Power

 |  Jan 23, 2015

2015 is gearing up to be a major turning point in America’s offshore wind power story. For years, debate, misinformation, and fossil-fuel funded opposition have kept America from hosting a … Read more

“Bite-Sized” Solutions For Climate Change May Not Be Enough

 |  Nov 17, 2010

Last month, President Obama told the National Journal that he plans to address climate and energy through a suite of “bite-sized” policies smaller and less complex than a comprehensive bill: … Read more

Automotive Xprize–still more super-efficient vehicles are here today

,  |  Sep 17, 2010

This post was written by Zoe Lipman, Senior Analyst of Climate and Energy Policy for National Wildlife Federation. Yesterday on the lawn of the DC Historical Society, the Xprize foundation … Read more

NWF Releases Oil Spill Legislative Agenda

,  |  Jun 29, 2010

The BP oil spill is by far the worst environmental disaster in American history. The most immediate challenge is to stop the leak, clean up and contain oil, and assist … Read more

In Advance of Tar Sands Federal Hearing, Members of Congress Say Don’t Rush to Dirty Fuels

 |  Jun 24, 2010

Fifty members of Congress yesterday asked the State Department not to rush to approve a TransCanada Corporation dirty fuels pipeline, citing the need for further study of the fuel’s potent … Read more

Video – Tar Sands Pipeline Too Risky for Montana

, ,  |  Jun 6, 2010

As ugly images emerge from the Gulf Coast of wildlife oiled and dying from BP’s gigantic spill, the Obama Administration is rushing to build a pipeline to funnel an even … Read more

A Cajun Call for Clean Energy

 |  May 11, 2010

This past weekend, about 200 residents from the New Orleans area signed a huge banner with bold personal messages to express deep concern over America’s continuing addiction to oil. Read more

Obama: “Don’t Give Up” on Carbon Cap

,  |  Feb 4, 2010

  President Obama delivered a clear message to Senate Democrats yesterday — just because comprehensive clean energy & climate legislation is hard doesn’t mean it’s not worth doing: “Don’t give … Read more