Conservation

Join the iMatter March Ann Arbor this Sunday, May 15 at Noon!

This Sunday, May 15th at noon, youth from across the state of Michigan will be traveling to Ann Arbor to take part in the iMatter March. The youth-run march will … Read more

Oil Execs Try to Defend Tax Breaks Before Senators

With national gas prices topping $4 a gallon, the Senate Finance Cmte. is holding a hearing on tax breaks for the nation’s top five oil companies. On Tuesday, Senate Democrats announced … Read more

Oil Tax Breaks Targeted by Lawmakers

TAKE ACTION NOW TO STOP TAX BREAKS FOR BIG OIL! Disproportionate spending cuts hit conservation and environment programs in the last budget agreement, and more drastic cuts are likely to … Read more

Settlement Will Increase Protections for Imperiled Wildlife

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently announced that it has resolved a host of lawsuits concerning deadlines it missed to protect wildlife under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). … Read more

Climate Capsule: Kids Sue While Congress Squabbles

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

Climate Crisis Fueling Mississippi River’s Historic Floods

The Mississippi River is experiencing its second “500-year flood” since 1993. That’s no freak occurrence – it’s a result of man-made carbon pollution changing our climate. “All extreme weather events … Read more

Why Youth Are Marching and Suing Over Climate Change Inaction

Starting today, and for the next week, young people throughout the world will be conducting a series of marches and demonstrations to assert their standing on the crucial threat of … Read more

Throwing Maryland’s Renewable Energy Goals in the Trash?

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

Voices of NWF’s Young Leaders Assembly: Youth Mentorship in Atlanta by Imran Battla

by Imran Battla Senior Program Manager,  Applied Mentorship Program for Sustainability On April 21, 2011, sixty elementary school kids from Dobbs Elementary School part of the Atlanta Public Schools and and God’s Little … Read more

Weekly News Roundup – May 6, 2011

Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s National Wildlife Federation news: Ranger Rick’s Backyard Safari Opening At the … Read more