Conservation

More Frequent Wildfires Worldwide Point To Need To Address Global Warming

Wildfires are much in the news this week.  Studies show they are more frequent, larger and they are burning hotter. This is largely bad news for wildlife. But, when you … Read more

Sign The Online Climate Petition — Seal The Deal!

Dear friends, At NWF we feel that global warming is the greatest environmental threat ever to people and wildlife.  We are full of hope that the leaders of the world … Read more

Posting on National Journal blog: Secret Decoder Ring Needed to Unravel U.S. Chamber of Commerce Response

I posted the following response on the National Journal blog today in response to a reply from Bill Kovacs with the U.S Chamber of Commerce. The reply is in response … Read more

Wash. Post Gives Polluters a Free Pass on Dirty Money & Lies

In today’s Washington Post, the top story spends its first 15 paragraphs detailing Big Oil’s massive campaign against clean energy while incredibly avoiding any mention of one little detail: money. … Read more

New Poll: Americans Demand Clean Energy Now

Could America’s call for a new direction in energy policy be any more clear? After a year and a half of being hit from all sides with Big Oil’s multimillion-dollar … Read more

Use Your Lens to Address Climate Change

NWF’s new “The Faces of Climate Change” photo contest is a great opportunity for you to show how you see climate change in your everyday life! Here’s a chance for … Read more

Study: Warmer Climate Is Sending Species Uphill

University of Connecticut ecologists studying plant and animal movement in Costa Rica are finding that species may move up mountain slopes as the climate warms but areas left behind will … Read more

Bipartisan Leadership From Mark Udall and John McCain

I want to compliment Sens. Mark Udall and John McCain for coming together in Estes Park, Colorado yesterday and pledging to work together in a bipartisan way to combat climate … Read more

New NWF Report: Heat Waves Threaten Cities, Farmers, Wildlife

The National Wildlife Federation issued a new report today, More Extreme Heat Waves: Global Warming’s Wake Up Call. From USA Today’s coverage of the report: The nation is headed for … Read more

Anticipating Rising Seas: Wildlife Trust in UK Plans For New Inland Refuge

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust has filed a plan to create an inland wetland to protect rare bitterns.  This action  recognizes that salt water may soon be degrading coastal freshwater reed beds … Read more