Last week was labeled Energy Week by the White House. Sadly, but not surprisingly, the rhetoric and ideas coming from the Administration could have led one to believe that it … Read more
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The Top 5 Reasons to Put Solar On It in 2014
Last summer, a long time friend in Half Moon Bay, CA, asked me what she and her friends and neighbors can do to promote solutions to climate change. Her question inspired … Read more
Earth Day Celebrations on Campus
Students at colleges and universities across the nation and even across the world have been celebrating Earth Day yearly since its inception in 1970. Many colleges and universities host an … Read more
How Sunshine Powers the Lives of Wildlife
Solar power is cool. Well, I guess technically it’s hot. Either way, the sun is not only involved with creating energy for us, but it plays a critical role in … Read more
Renewable Energy Saving Lives in Afghanistan
The Wall Street Journal today reports on efforts to make U.S. troops safer by reducing dependence on fossil fuel-powered generators and batteries: Batteries make up as much as 20% of … Read more
In Cancun and Congress, Pressing for Clean Energy Jobs ASAP
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
My Green Halloween Costumes
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
