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NOT Alvin and the Chipmunks: 10 Facts You May Not Know about the Real Rodents

,  |  Dec 13, 2011

Christmas time, and our thoughts turn to—chipmunks. Yes, it is odd that a hibernating rodent would become associated with Christmas, but that is the miracle of radio and a hit … Read more

3 Campuses make greener transportation a priority – Appalachian State, U of Chicago, and U Mass Amherst

 |  Dec 5, 2011

National Wildlife Federation’s 2011 campus sustainability case studies are online now at www.nwf.org/campuscasestudies. The following is the second in a series of blog posts to highlight some of the notable … Read more

Report Card Reveals 7 Alarming Trends in the Arctic Ecosystem for 2011

 |  Dec 1, 2011

For years, climate scientists have been saying that the Arctic will be the “canary in the coal mine,” the place on Earth that will first witness significant climate changes. An … Read more

Logging is Not the Only Threat to Northwest Forests

 |  Nov 22, 2011

With Thanksgiving now merely hours away I stop to think about what I am thankful for. One of the things that I am more thankful for in the Pacific Northwest … Read more

Why I Am Thankful for Nebraskan Ranchers, Daryl Hannah, Leslie Iwerks, and the Delay of the Keystone XL Pipeline

 |  Nov 22, 2011

Last week I attended the Los Angeles premiere of Pipe Dreams, a documentary by Leslie Iwerks that examines the Keystone Pipeline XL project. The National Wildlife Federation has been campaigning against … Read more

A Chance for Media Redemption on Hackergate?

 |  Nov 22, 2011

Leftover turkey anyone? Today another hacked batch of 5,000 emails purporting to be from the Climate Research Center at the University of East Anglia was leaked by unknown parties.  It’s … Read more

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Giving Thanks for Changes that Benefit the Great Lakes

 |  Nov 21, 2011

[br] Many Americans will eagerly sit down for Thanksgiving Dinner, only to be put on the spot by a well-intentioned but misguided host. “Before we eat,” the host will announce, … Read more

Obama Commits to Tackle Carbon Pollution in 2012

 |  Nov 18, 2011

Yesterday, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson announced plans for establishing new carbon pollution limits on the nation’s power plants.  This is good news. Just last month NWF had voiced serious concerns that … Read more

Iowa Scientists Ask Candidates to Recognize Climate Reality

 |  Nov 15, 2011

With the Iowa caucus now exactly seven weeks away, more than 30 Iowa scientists are asking political candidates to acknowledge the threats posed by ongoing climate change, particularly to Iowa’s … Read more

With Kyoto Set to Expire, All Eyes Turn to Climate Change Convention this Month

 |  Nov 9, 2011

Kate Catlin, a native of the Seattle area, has been selected as a member of the United States Youth Delegation to the United Nations climate negotiations in Durban, South Africa … Read more