For my entire life, the Tongue River Railroad Company has been trying – and failing – to build a single purpose rail line to haul coal along the scenic Tongue … Read more
Conservation
Tar Sands Are The Coolest!
One of the world’s biggest tar sands producers is trying to brainwash kids with a slick new game. Find out how you can help fight back. Read more
After the Election: Climate Change Will Head to Top of the Agenda
The election is over—now what on the climate change issue? Hurricane Sandy, the nation’s fiscal situation, and the election results have combined to create three key things that I think compel Congress … Read more
A Brighter Future for Wildlife
Americans gave hope for a brighter future for wildlife by electing a President and Senate-majority who acknowledge the unfolding climate crisis, and have stated their intentions to lead America towards … Read more
Election 2012 Results for Wildlife: New Opportunity for a Political Realignment
When the new Congress convenes in January, power will once again be divided between a Republican House and a Democratic President and Senate. So what does it mean for wildlife? … Read more
Watch Polar Bears Live Online
I’m a pretty lucky guy. As National Wildlife Federation naturalist, I get to go on television to promote conservation, often with real wild animals. It’s a very cool job, and I … Read more
Are U.S. Oil Exports Making Tar Sands “Useless”?
A boom in American oil production has made Keystone XL an even riskier bet. How will politicians and the industry respond? Read more
Post-Sandy: Working with Nature to Keep Us Safe
Like many children who grew up in the Philadelphia area, I spend my summers going (as we say in Philly) “down the shore.” For me that meant the town of … Read more
