Conservation

NWF President: “It’s Time for Political Leadership”

 |  Jan 28, 2010

Larry Schweiger, president & CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, submitted a guest post over at the Earth Day Network’s blog with his thoughts on President Obama’s State of the Union address. Read more

New NWF Report Details Climate Change’s Impacts on Winter Weather

 |  Jan 28, 2010

The National Wildlife Federation has issued a new report on how climate change is impacting winter weather. Read more

We the Corporations of the United States …

,  |  Jan 27, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger There is an old expression: “Money speaks and politicians listen.” With public confidence in Congress at a low point, the last thing America now needs is … Read more

Who’s Paying for Attacks on Climate Science?

 |  Jan 26, 2010

A notorious public relations agency who’s worked for evolution deniers in the past is now smearing climate science. Read more

Preserve the Clean Air Act’s Protections

 |  Jan 25, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger I posted this response “Preserve the Clean Air Act’s Protections” on National Journal’s blog in response to the following question: Should Congress Stop EPA? Sen. Lisa … Read more

2009 Ties for Second Warmest Year on Record

 |  Jan 22, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger 2009 has tied for the second warmest year in the modern record and ended the warmest decade on record, according to the National Aeronautics and Space … Read more

Clean Energy Works: How Cap & Trade Works

 |  Jan 22, 2010

New Clean Energy Works video explains how a cap & trade system to curb global warming would work. Read more

NWF in Alaska to Murkowski “Stop Attacking the EPA”

 |  Jan 22, 2010

The National Wildlife Federation’s Pacific Regional Center in Anchorage has been on the front lines of working to stop Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Dirty Air Act attacks on the Environmental Protection Agency. Read more

Top Business Leaders Call for Climate Action Now

 |  Jan 21, 2010

Check out this letter from We Can Lead signed by more than 80 CEOs, from companies ranging from airline Virgin America to electric utility Exelon. Read more

Highlight of the Week: Lobbyist Scrutiny Casts Doubt on Murkowski Amendment

 |  Jan 21, 2010

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) may delay an amendment that would strip the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate carbon pollution after it was reported that lobbyists had helped craft it. The Washington Post … Read more