In a pointed article in the prestigious journal Nature, eight scientists and economists call for a moratorium on new tar sands projects “unless developments are consistent with national and international commitments … Read more
Conservation
Congress Takes the “Wild” out of National Refuges with Funding Cuts
It’s a well-known secret that some of the best places in the world to spot wildlife are at America’s refuges. From the annual bird migrations at the Bosque del Apache … Read more
The Puffins of Machias Seal Island
Opening the small window of the duck blind on Machias Seal Island (off the coast of Maine) to observe the puffins was exhilarating. For the next 45 minutes, I was … Read more
EPA Can Do More to Spur Renewable Energy
On June 2, the Environmental Protection Agency took a bold step in putting forth the first-ever proposed standards to reduce carbon pollution from power plants, which account for about 40 … Read more
Vermont Leads New England on Path to Cleaner Fuel Mix
As more Vermonters learn about the threat of climate disrupting tar sands—one of the planet’s dirtiest and most carbon polluting fuels—being transported through the Northeast Kingdom via an aging oil … Read more
Senate May Take Vote to Block Carbon Standard, Clean Water Rule
After all of the incredible work put into EPA’s historic standards to limit carbon pollution from power plants, proposed just two weeks ago, Senate Republicans may force a vote to block … Read more
Obama Administration Takes Major Step Forward for Offshore Wind Power in Massachusetts
Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced that the federal government is kicking off the leasing process for the Massachusetts Wind Energy Area with plans to hold an auction by the end of the year. Read more
Wildlife Funding Diverted to Fight Wildfires
Just last month, fire crews rescued a group of wolf pups from the almost 200,000 acre Funny River Fire in Alaska. Firefighters found the puppies in the blaze after hearing them yipping, and … Read more
Weekly News Roundup: Migratory Birds at Risk and more
Canadian tar sand developments are impacting North American migratory birds, according to a report released Wednesday by National Wildlife Federation and our state affiliates. As the report details, these harmful … Read more
From Pristine Bird Haven to Toxic Trap: Canada’s Tar Sands Threaten New England Birds
When Americans talk about tar sands, one of the most pernicious and devastating industrial undertakings the world has ever seen, those lucky enough not to have a pipeline running through … Read more
