When we discuss sea ice here at NWF, we’re usually talking about polar bears. But this month, the annual loss of sea ice in the Arctic is affecting another marine … Read more
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Top 10 Wild Ways to Stay Cool
From polar bears to squirrels, wildlife all have their own ways of beating the wilting summer heat without cranking up the air conditioning. With these cool tips in mind, you … Read more
Starved Polar Bear: Too Shocking for Words
About 10 years ago, when I worked on a mercury pollution campaign, an industry representative challenged me and a toxicologist on whether mercury in fish is really that bad. In … Read more
Weekly News Roundup: August 9, 2013
What’s happening at National Wildlife Federation this week? The Secret Life of Gray Foxes : Check out these dazzling photos of the nocturnal gray fox! Did you know birds have … Read more
Senate Should Give Gina McCarthy a Clean Vote
One week after her confirmation vote was delayed by a petty partisan protest, Gina McCarthy’s nomination as Environmental Protection Agency administrator was approved by the Senate Environment and Public Works … Read more
On 24th Anniversary of Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Arctic Wildlife Still at Risk
Twenty-four years ago the Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground in Alaska, spilling tens of millions of gallons of crude oil into the spectacular Prince William Sound. In the following days, … Read more
Photo of the Day: Polar Bear Mom and Cubs
Photo by Christine Haines See more of Christine Haines’ photos on Flickr >> 10 Things You May Not Know About Polar Bears Miss out on International Polar Bear Day on … Read more
10 Things You May Not Know About Polar Bears
In celebration of International Polar Bear Day, here are 10 things you may not know about the Arctic’s Great White Bear. For more information on these incredible animals visit NWF.org/polarbears Speak up … Read more
Scientists Propose Desperate Measures to Save Struggling Polar Bears
You know things are getting bad for polar bears when scientists start laying out options to save them that are wayoutside the box. With climate change bearing down on polar … Read more
