Conservation

FWS Shifts Focus to Climate Change for FY 2011

 |  Feb 16, 2010

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is gearing up for fiscal 2011 with a priority shift: namely, more attention and funds dedicated to climate change research and management. "The budget does … Read more

Climate Change May Push Redwood Decline

 |  Feb 16, 2010

According to a new report, climate change may be thinning San Francisco's coastal fog and threatening giant redwoods. "Fog prevents water loss from redwoods in summer, and is really important for … Read more

New Report Shows Colorado’s Streams and Wetlands Endangered

 |  Feb 16, 2010

A new report highlights threats to Colorado’s waters and wetlands under regulatory guidance resulting from two Supreme Court Cases. The report identifies five cases where the loss of Clean Water … Read more

IOC: “Global Warming is Definitely a Factor” in Winter Games

 |  Feb 11, 2010

As the Winter Games in Vancouver draw near, a major problem is coming to light. A record-setting January has left the city with a snow shortage.
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Oddball Winter Weather – More Intense Storms

 |  Feb 10, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger As the East Coast is experiencing another big snowstorm, I thought I’d highlight National Wildlife Federation’s recently released report “Oddball Winter Weather: Global Warming’s Wakeup Call … Read more

Yep, There’s Something in the Water

,  |  Feb 10, 2010

 The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was created to ensure protection of the public’s drinking water supply. BUT, not all processes that introduce pollutants into water are being supervised right … Read more

Clean Energy Week

,  |  Feb 5, 2010

It’s Clean Energy Week in Washington! The National Wildlife Federation is one of more than 100 businesses & organizations partnering on the week. The organizers of Clean Energy Week assert … Read more

Obama: “Don’t Give Up” on Carbon Cap

,  |  Feb 4, 2010

  President Obama delivered a clear message to Senate Democrats yesterday — just because comprehensive clean energy & climate legislation is hard doesn’t mean it’s not worth doing: “Don’t give … Read more

Sen. Graham Pushes Back Hard Against Half Measures

 |  Feb 3, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger Because he knows that America needs policies that promote energy independence and a cleaner, healthier environment, Sen. Graham pushed back hard today against half measures for … Read more

NWF: Obama’s Budget Sets Right Priorities in Tough Times

 |  Feb 2, 2010

Here’s what National Wildlife Federation President & CEO Larry Schweiger had to say about the budget plan:
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