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Momentum For Wildlife

 |  Oct 2, 2009

I was glad to see the Senate release the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. The clock is ticking ever faster for wildlife and our planet as accelerating climate … Read more

New Momentum for Clean Energy & Climate Action

 |  Sep 30, 2009

Just got back from the big event on the East Lawn of the Capitol to unveil the Senate’s Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act! Here’s what Joe Mendelson, NWF’s … Read more

Key Senators to Unveil Clean Energy Bill

 |  Sep 30, 2009

This morning in DC, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) will detail their framework for comprehensive clean energy & climate legislation: The bill, which is still being … Read more

Your National Parks

 |  Sep 29, 2009

Ken Burns’ 12-hour series on National Parks is turning a lot of attention towards America’s treasured wilderness and natural wonders. From Mount Rainier to the Everglades, our national parks exist … Read more

Another Company Abandons Clean Energy-Obstructing U.S. Chamber

 |  Sep 28, 2009

Will the last one out of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce please shut off the lights? Last week, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and New Mexico-based PNM Resources Inc. pulled … Read more

City Rooftops: Paint Them White Or Plant Them With Green? — New Study

 |  Sep 26, 2009

Cities are real climate hot spots and their rooftops, in particular, absorb heat and run up energy use. Jeff Salton at Gizmag.com reports: Previous studies have indicated that painting roofs … Read more

Pittsburgh’s Promise: A Green Revitalization

 |  Sep 24, 2009

And we’re live from Pittsburgh at the G20! The National Wildlife Federation is hosting a forum this morning focusing on the lessons of Pittsburgh’s green jobs revival. It’s a subject … Read more

Clean Energy Images from G20

 |  Sep 23, 2009

Greenpeace activists hung from one of Pittsburgh’s many bridges to unfurl a huge banner reading “Climate Destruction Ahead: Reduce CO2 Emissions Now.” Seemed to be effective at getting the message … Read more

Waking Up to Bold Coffee and Bold Climate Action

 |  Sep 23, 2009

I’m in Pittsburgh this week, covering some G20 events for the National Wildlife Federation. Went down to get some coffee this morning (Starbucks Anniversary Blend – just OK, but better … Read more

California’s New Energy Standard — Law or Executive Fiat?

 |  Sep 12, 2009

With the global warming threat, clean energy is a key to long-term wildlife protection. California lawmakers have passed a bold new standard calling for 33% of the state’s energy to … Read more