Hanging over the celebrations of Thanksgiving this year is the threat of severe funding cuts from the fast approaching “Fiscal Cliff.” The National Wildlife Refuge System – the largest system … Read more
Global Warming
President Must Match Words to Action on Carbon Pollution Limits
In President Obama’s first press conference after his re-election, the President connected the dots between the increase in temperature, melting Arctic ice, and extraordinary number of large storms. The president … Read more
24 Hours of Reality: The Dirty Weather Report
Tune in to the The Dirty Weather Report, a 24-hour live online broadcast featuring former Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore, NWF President and CEO Larry Schweiger, and climate … Read more
After the Election: Climate Change Will Head to Top of the Agenda
The election is over—now what on the climate change issue? Hurricane Sandy, the nation’s fiscal situation, and the election results have combined to create three key things that I think compel Congress … Read more
Watch Polar Bears Live Online
I’m a pretty lucky guy. As National Wildlife Federation naturalist, I get to go on television to promote conservation, often with real wild animals. It’s a very cool job, and I … Read more
How Arctic Sea Ice Loss Can Set the Stage for Superstorms
As the east coast begins efforts to recover from Hurricane Sandy, the devastating effects of climate change are impossible to miss. Bigger, more powerful storms. More rainfall and higher storm … Read more
Voting YES to Renewable Energy in Michigan
The Great Lakes were too hot this summer. From Lake Michigan hitting 82 degrees in July to Lake Superior running 15 to 20 degrees above average–the lakes are showing the … Read more
