Conservation

Washington’s Dwindling Glaciers and Water Supply

, ,  |  Jan 20, 2012

David Lester reports in the Yakima Herald-Republic: “In the first comprehensive study of its kind, a Portland State University study has found Mount Adams’ 12 glaciers have shrunk by nearly … Read more

A Bold Restoration Plan for the Pelican State

 |  Jan 20, 2012

The Mississippi River Delta is where the muddy waters of America’s longest river connect with the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It is one of this nation’s most … Read more

A Young Leader’s Response to the Keystone XL Pipeline Decision

,  |  Jan 20, 2012

Guest blog by NWF Young Leader, Dan Weisshaar Dan Weisshar is a former NWF Global Warming Policy Intern and currently serves as a Youth Advisor on NWF’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Board … Read more

Building Bridges: Can Eco-Schools Help Build a Stronger Sustainability Bridge Between Portland and Hong Kong?

,  |  Jan 20, 2012

This week  I had the pleasure of attending a meeting hosted by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Assistant Administrator and Chief Information Officer, Malcolm Jackson, for Portland, Oregon, Mayor … Read more

Seattle Snowmageddon, Climate Change and Wacky Weather

 |  Jan 20, 2012

Snowmageddon or Snowpocalypse are terms that have come to describe most extreme snow events, such as the early February storm which covered Washington, DC in 2010. The current January snow/ice … Read more

The Big Tell: Oil Prices Fall After Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline Rejection

 |  Jan 19, 2012

Why would President Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline cause oil prices to FALL? You have to wonder what Big Oil is more worried about: That it won’t … Read more

Speak Up for Cranes on Facebook Today

,  |  Jan 17, 2012

You’ve emailed. You’ve called. You’ve written Letters to the Editor to your local papers. You’ve turned out for hearings and rallies.  Now, your voice is needed again to protect wildlife … Read more

2011 Review: House of Representatives, Polluter Lobbying, and More Air Pollution

 |  Jan 17, 2012

Today, the House of Representatives returns with a 13% approval rating to start the 2012 legislative session. Before the gavel lands and the bills start flying, it is worth looking … Read more

Historic New Standards for the Next Generation of Vehicles

 |  Jan 17, 2012

Last week in Detroit I delivered this testimony on behalf of National Wildlife Federation at a hearing on proposed light duty vehicle fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for model … Read more

Study Prompts Calls for Immediate Action on Asian Carp

 |  Jan 16, 2012

Two U.S. senators are calling for immediate action to halt the spread of Asian carp in light of a new study that found the invasive fish could thrive in three … Read more