Pope Francis is in the middle of his first ever trip to the United States, having just visited Washington DC, and now stopping in New York and Philadelphia. Over the … Read more
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Weekly News Roundup: White House Champions of Change and More!
Climate Change vs. Big Cats From intimidating bears to fierce gators, mascots across the country are the face of any college athletic program. It is hard to not feel a … Read more
Wildlife Friendly Solutions to Flooding and Other Water Challenges
Imagine your house regularly floods when the local river leaves its banks after a heavy rain. Now imagine that your Congressman announces a plan to build a levee along the … Read more
An Updated Social Cost of Carbon Shows that the Economy Benefits from Cutting Carbon Pollution
Just before the weekend, the Obama Administration nodded in the direction of more responsive limits on carbon pollution, and acknowledged that the science and economics tell the story that many … Read more
Thousands Rally at White House to Stop Keystone XL
In which your fearless reporter skips NFL games to document America’s opposition to the tar sands mega-pipeline. Read more
5 Reasons Why the President Will Reject Keystone XL
The conventional wisdom on the tar sands megaproject is off base. Here’s why. Read more
Real ‘White House’ Wives: First Ladies Put Planet First
While the “Real Housewives of DC” occupy their days with dry cleaning, diamonds, and drinking, our nation’s First Ladies have more significant items on their daily to-do lists. On the … Read more
Second White House Science Fair Features Young STEM Innovators and Environmental Projects
President Obama is hosting the second White House Science Fair today, featuring more than 100 students representing “competitions and organizations that work with students and inspire them to excel in … Read more
Keystone XL Tar Sands Decision Reportedly Delayed (UPDATED)
“It’s a huge victory, and it would probably be the biggest environmental gift that President Barack Obama has given us,” said NWF’s Tony Iallonardo. Read more
As Thousands Rally at White House, New Questions Surround Keystone XL
It was only Sunday that I joined 12,000 activists encircling the White House to ask President Obama to block the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline – but already, the landscape has changed. Read more