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Salazar Announces Major Step Forward on Offshore Wind

 |  Aug 17, 2011

Today, Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar joined Governor Lincoln Chafee and Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation for a press conference to announce a key step forward in the process to … Read more

North Carolina Farmers Add Wind to Crop, Harvest Economic Boom

 |  Jul 26, 2011

Sprouting up among the wheat fields of northeastern North Carolina is a new cash crop: Wind-harvesting turbines. Read more

Climate Capsule: Turn Down the Heat

 |  Jul 26, 2011

This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Wrong Pipeline, Wrong Oil Quote: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer Economic Story of the Week: Energy-Saving LEDs , Unstoppable Editorial of the Week: Sizzle … Read more

Offshore Wind is a Wise Investment

 |  Jul 21, 2011

America’s offshore wind resources are immense, and it is time to get serious about bringing this significant, domestic clean energy source ashore.  National Wildlife Federation applauds Senators Carper (D-DE) and … Read more

Offshore Wind Power One Step Closer to Reality in U.S.

 |  May 13, 2011

Today, the Obama administration proposed to eliminate a speedbump on the road to clean wildlife-friendly energy.  The Interior Department said they are doing away with an unnecessary and redundant step … Read more

Climate Capsule: Kids Sue While Congress Squabbles

 |  May 10, 2011

This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Showdown: Drill Bills vs. Billions in Tax Perks Quote: Ken Salazar, Interior Secretary Economic Story of the Week: Pain at the Pump, Who’s … Read more

Throwing Maryland’s Renewable Energy Goals in the Trash?

 |  May 6, 2011

Guest post by Jen Mihills. Maryland has an excellent tool for boosting clean energy in the state, and helping combat global climate change while reduce air pollution. The states Renewable … Read more

Good Jobs and Clean Energy

 |  Mar 11, 2011

Marylanders are looking 10 miles off the coast for good jobs and clean energy.  The Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act is currently being considered in the General Assembly and has … Read more

Public Demand for Offshore Wind is Building

 |  Mar 8, 2011

Americans are ready to get serious about renewable energy.  Today, NWF joined over 120 national, regional, and local organizations in sending a letter to President Obama calling for rapid, responsible … Read more

Climate Capsule Week of February 14th

 |  Feb 15, 2011

Welcome to the redesigned and online Climate Capsule, National Wildlife Federation’s weekly climate change newsletter! I look forward to any suggestions and feedback about the new look and feel, which … Read more