Conservation

Colorado Wildfires Hit Close to Home for NWF Staff, Families

 |  Jun 27, 2012

It’s one thing to work for an organization committed to protecting wildlife, public lands and tackling the environmental challenge of our lives – climate change. It’s startling to watch threats … Read more

Can It Be Done? Safeguarding Wildlife from Climate Change

,  |  Jun 27, 2012

Regardless of the reckless falsehoods spewed by climate deniers it is well known to scientists and conservationists that climate change is putting wildlife at risk. The melting Arctic ice has … Read more

Anything is Possible for Those Who Try

 |  Jun 27, 2012

Before I worked for National Wildlife Federation, I was an analytical chemist at a private laboratory. Every day  I was presented with a new challenge. Often, I had to find … Read more

Coal Train

Mr. Peabody’s Coal Train Has Hauled It Away…

 |  Jun 27, 2012

This week, Peabody Energy—the world’s biggest coal company—will be hauling away a massive taxpayer subsidy when they secure the rights to mine the North Porcupine Coal Tract in the Powder … Read more

Companies, Workers and Educators Celebrate and Build Clean Vehicle Successes

 |  Jun 26, 2012

On Wednesday, National Wildlife Federation will join auto industry companies big and small, auto workers, education and economic development leaders at a White House event “Advanced Vehicles: Driving Growth” to hear … Read more

Appeals Court Upholds EPA “Endangerment” Finding on Climate

 |  Jun 26, 2012

In a victory for advocates of EPA action to reduce global warming pollution, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has just announced that EPA acted properly in assessing the risks … Read more

Lonesome George – Extinction is Forever

,  |  Jun 25, 2012

The Pinta Island tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra abingdoni) is gone, forever. Lonesome George, a sad sentinel for his subspecies and a symbol of the destruction of species caused by humankind, died … Read more

Congress’ Latest Attack on the Environment Ensnares Elvis

 |  Jun 24, 2012

  Last year, Congress voted 191 times against the environment.  This year isn’t likely to be any better. It wasn’t always like that.  Since 1970, we’ve had a bipartisan law … Read more

Large group of sea lions hauled out on rocks. Two braying at each other in foreground.

195 People to Thank: How Hard Work and Dedication Combat Climate Change in the NPLCC Region

 |  Jun 22, 2012

For the last nine months, I have been inspired and impressed by 195 hard-working, dedicated, thoughtful, and intelligent people. These people hail from Alaska and British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – June 21, 2012

 |  Jun 21, 2012

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Sustainable Food Focus Added to Eco-Schools USA Program June … Read more