Conservation

Eco-Schools USA: Free Tools for Climate and Energy Literacy

,  |  Dec 14, 2010

Last week, the importance of climate change education was formally recognized at the close of the Cancun climate talks. Parties at Friday’s final plenary session ratified Article 6 of the U.N. Framework … Read more

Are Red Crabs the Latest Victims of the Gulf Oil Disaster?

,  |  Dec 14, 2010

Life under 3,000 feet of sea water is tough enough. More than 1,300 pounds per square inch of pressure squeeze you. Water temperatures of 41°-45° F keep you freshly chilled. … Read more

Giant Ships Invade Mississippi Gulf Coast Island

 |  Dec 14, 2010

There’s an industrial-strength landing site at the west end of Horn. Large crew boats, tugs and barges are anchored in the shallows next to channels between the islands that provide deep water access. Read more

Oiled muskrat in Michigan after oil spill

Michigan’s Toxic Dilemma

 |  Dec 14, 2010

I’m a Michigan native, and even I was shocked to read the news today that we have 11,000 contaminated toxic hotspots & little money to clean them up: Experts say the … Read more

Progress in Cancun Climate Talks, Much Left To Do

 |  Dec 11, 2010

In the wee hours of the morning, international negotiators announced we had an agreement in Cancun on some forward steps, building blocks toward a binding treaty we hope. There’s still a … Read more

Sustaining Life: How Our Health Depends on Biodiversity

 |  Dec 10, 2010

My friend Dr. Eric Chivian, and Dr. Aaron Bernstein, both with Harvard Medical School’s Center for Health and the Global Environment, have published an excellent summary of the many diverse … Read more

Blackened Pork: Liquid Coal Subsidies Sneak into Senate Tax Bill

 |  Dec 10, 2010

Is regular coal not dirty enough for you? Meet liquid coal fuel! Destructive to mine, water-intensive to manufacture, devastating to our climate at every step of the way – liquid … Read more

In Cancun and Congress, Pressing for Clean Energy Jobs ASAP

 |  Dec 9, 2010

  As the Cancun climate talks proceed in balmy 75 degrees weather, the U.S. Senate stands on the precipice of a vote on a controversial new tax bill. Unfortunately, key … Read more

VIDEO – At Climate Talks, NWF Presses for Reduced Deforestation in Brazil

 |  Dec 9, 2010

In the past decade, deforestation has accounted for over 50 percent of Brazil’s greenhouse gas emissions and it’s the world’s third largest emitter of carbon. Agriculture for things like cattle … Read more

Will Energy And Science Chairs Become Kindling For Post-Election Blaze?

 |  Dec 8, 2010

Late yesterday, the House GOP Steering Committee recommended Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) as the next chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. They could have chosen far, far worse … Read more