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A Top 40 List for Conservation

,  |  Apr 6, 2011

As the now famous “snowpocalypse” blizzard raged across Washington DC in February of 2010, a small group huddled in a downtown office to create a “Top 40” list. This top … Read more

Make Solar Energy Wildlife Friendly!

 |  Apr 1, 2011

I’m a big believer in renewable energy and reducing pollution that leads to climate change, but I’m also a big believer in protecting wildlife habitat.  So, what’s a person to … Read more

When the Oil Wells Run Dry

,  |  Mar 30, 2011

Oil is good to the last drop, and we may see the last drop in our lifetimes. According to a new report by British bank HSBC, the world may only … Read more

Santa Goes Green

 |  Dec 22, 2010

For years, my husband has wrapped all his Christmas presents in the comic pages from our newspaper. This year there is even a present under the tree wrapped in the … Read more

In Cancun and Congress, Pressing for Clean Energy Jobs ASAP

 |  Dec 9, 2010

  As the Cancun climate talks proceed in balmy 75 degrees weather, the U.S. Senate stands on the precipice of a vote on a controversial new tax bill. Unfortunately, key … Read more

Spider's Web Halloween costume from 2005

My Green Halloween Costumes

 |  Oct 26, 2010

Every year at National Wildlife Federation’s Headquarters office, we hold a Halloween party with prizes for costumes. I like making costumes from recycled materials because of the intellectual challenge and … Read more

Colleges & Universities Share Advice on Financing On-Campus Renewable Energy Installations at AASHE

 |  Oct 11, 2010

At the AASHE Conference campus leaders from diverse backgrounds gathered to share their knowledge, experience and advice on a variety of topics — among them the perennial question of “I want to help my campus adopt sustainable energy practices, but how do I pay for it?” Read more

Reduce Energy Consumption with Eco-Schools USA

,  |  Oct 8, 2010

Earth Science Week begins this Sunday, a series of events that provides an opportunity to boost energy literacy in the United States. Read more

Clean Energy Victory – Major Wind Project Gets Green Light

,  |  Oct 6, 2010

Today, Interior Sec. Salazar signed the lease for the Cape Wind energy project . Offshore wind is an important part of America’s clean energy future and the Obama administration’s announcement approves … Read more

Alaska Embraces Renewable Energy for Homes, Businesses

 |  Aug 19, 2010

Great news from Jim Adams, Regional Executive Director in National Wildlife Federation’s Alaska Regional Center: As part of National Wildlife Federation’s efforts to limit carbon emissions and move America to … Read more