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A Tale of Two Sportsmen’s Bills

Conservation, Get Outside | Feb 11, 2014

With Congress these days, it can seem like the best of times and the worst of times. After years of relatively little legislative success, members of both chambers and on … Read more

Ready to Fight the Stealth Attack on Wildlife? Part One: Polar Bears

Conservation, Get Outside, Wildlife Facts | Aug 17, 2011

Polar bears may be Arctic icons, but even their animal rock-star status can’t always sway Congress to protect wildlife. Global warming is melting habitat the big white bears depend on … Read more

Pacific Walruses Deserve Federal Protection, Stuck In Endangered Species Limbo

Conservation, Get Outside, Wildlife Facts | Feb 11, 2011

Extinction doesn’t wait, but the Pacific walrus will have to wait to receive federal protection. In a disappointing turn of events, this animal will not be joining its Arctic neighbor, the polar … Read more

Oil Spill Commission on Trial

Conservation | Feb 1, 2011

The federal Oil Spill Commission meets a daunting roadblock: Congress. Read more

Big Oil to Mount (Another) Assault on Clean Air Act

Conservation | Aug 4, 2010

Feeling emboldened with scuttling clean energy and climate legislation for the summer, Big Oil is ready to go on the offensive and gut the Clean Air Act, one of the … Read more

Showdown Today on Big Oil Bailout in Senate

Conservation, Get Outside | Jun 10, 2010

By Washington, DC standards this is high drama. A close vote is expected that sets the stage for whether the government can move aggressively to rein in global warming pollution. … Read more

Mississippi Students Want Cleaner Air and A Brighter Future

Conservation | Feb 26, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger I had a wonderful time today at Millsaps College in Mississippi talking with about 60 students interested in what they can do to protect their future … Read more

Preserve the Clean Air Act’s Protections

Conservation | Jan 25, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger I posted this response “Preserve the Clean Air Act’s Protections” on National Journal’s blog in response to the following question: Should Congress Stop EPA? Sen. Lisa … Read more

Murkowski’s Dirty Air Attack Faces Withering Criticism

Conservation | Jan 20, 2010

Scrutiny has especially focused on her contributions from electric utilities and Big Oil — Sen. Murkowski is among Congress’ biggest recipients of polluter cash. But as soon as today, she may move forward with her attempt to gut the Clean Air Act anyway Read more

Senator Murkowski’s Opportunity to Lead

Conservation | Jan 19, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger Senator Murkowski of Alaska has a unique opportunity to lead America’s response to slow climate change and respond to the damage already occurring in her state … Read more

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