There’s been another oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico: One person is missing after a rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, about 80 miles south of Vermilion … Read more
Conservation
Roll Out the Astroturf! Big Oil’s Bringing Fake Rallies Back
The next time you hear of “citizen” outrage about clean energy & climate action, make sure you know who’s really pulling the strings.
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East Coast Cities Shatter Summer Heat Records
A National Wildlife Federation report last month warned global warming is fueling summer heat waves. Given that 2010 has been the hottest year on record so far globally, are this … Read more
Is An Underwater Nation Still A Nation?
As the sea swallows its shores, when does a country cease to be a country? That’s what the New York Times asks this week: If a country sinks beneath the … Read more
Bjorn Lomborg Pulls a Cousin Oliver
One of the world’s biggest names in climate denial is flip-flopping. And you’re never going to believe this — he wants you to buy his new book to read all … Read more
5 Years After Katrina, “Poor Decisions Continue To Be Made”
Larry Schweiger, president & CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, and Rev. Lennox Yearwood, president of the Hip Hop Caucus have teamed up on the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. … Read more
What you need to know before you go back-to-school shopping
As students and teachers ready for the upcoming school year, preparations are made—checking class schedules, figuring out the bus times, mapping out how far your apartment is from campus, and … Read more
Massive Oil Lobby Spending Sets Stage for Bogus “Citizen” Rallies
The oil and gas industry went hog wild with lobbying in 2009 to defeat climate legislation and industry reforms, says a series of reports this week from the independent Center for Responsive … Read more
Alaska Embraces Renewable Energy for Homes, Businesses
Great news from Jim Adams, Regional Executive Director in National Wildlife Federation’s Alaska Regional Center: As part of National Wildlife Federation’s efforts to limit carbon emissions and move America to … Read more
Greenforce Frontline: 2 pm Eastern Today
By Larry Schweiger The end of the carbon age is in view, so I am glad to see green jobs opportunities becoming available today for those who are looking for the … Read more
