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Senate Explores Climate Impacts to Sportsmen and Wildlife

 |  Jun 3, 2014

We already know that global warming is negatively impacting coastal fishing industries, big game species, and outdoor recreation. Every day, sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts across the country are coping with … Read more

Senate Steps Up for Climate

 |  Jan 23, 2014

The Senate started off 2014 with a lot of climate action.  Last week, the Senate committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) held a hearing on President Obama’s Climate Action Plan. At … Read more

Breath of Fresh Air in Senate: “We Are Not Just in This Chamber to Represent the Polluters”

 |  Oct 20, 2011

There’s so much hot air coming out of Washington these days, many Americans have tuned out. But one speech on the Senate floor recently is worth watching in full. Read more

We’re in Our Best Position Ever for Federal Legislation to Safeguard Wildlife From Climate Change

 |  Oct 27, 2009

Download TESTIMONY OF LARRY SCHWEIGER-10-28-09 Tomorrow I’ll be testifying in front of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the need to safeguard wildlife and natural resources and the … Read more