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Decade of 2000s Warmest on Record

 |  Dec 8, 2009

In a bit of irony, Winston Churchill praised his famed enemy German Field Marshal Rommel as “a skillful opponent” and a “great general.” Should similar words of “praise” go to … Read more

Your Short Guide to Tracking the Climate Talks in Copenhagen

 |  Dec 8, 2009

As we head into the second day of climate talks, we want to highlight the best news tracking sites of the ongoing negotiations at Copenhagen: Yale Climate Media Forum: This … Read more

Students Refusing Coal-Funded and Coal-Powered Buildings

 |  Dec 8, 2009

At the University of Kentucky, students are fighting back against Alliance Coal's sponsorship of a new dorm for basketball players. MSNBC reports that the $7 million dorm will be called … Read more

Added Momentum to Copenhagen

 |  Dec 4, 2009

In a strong signal of support for an international climate treaty, President Obama has changed his travel schedule and will now be attending the conclusion of the upcoming climate treaty … Read more

Good News For Climate Deal? Obama Shifts Copenhagen Schedule

 |  Dec 4, 2009

UPDATE 6:52pm: NWF President & CEO Larry Schweiger just issued a statement on Obama’s schedule change, saying, “By attending the global climate talks in Copenhagen during the heart of the … Read more

NWF Scientist Responds to Climate Email Theft

 |  Dec 4, 2009

Global warming deniers have been feverishly pushing emails stolen by hackers from the accounts of climate scientists. Their argument? If any climate scientist ever discussed the best way to sort … Read more

Good Science in Congress

 |  Dec 3, 2009

Yesterday Dr. John Holdren and Dr. Jane Lubchenco testified on the latest climate science in front of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. These two top … Read more

Keeping Score on Global Climate Talks

 |  Dec 3, 2009

As the international climate negotiations in Copenhagen, Denmark prepare to get underway next week, a team of scientists has introduced a new tool called the Climate Scoreboard.
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Highlight of the Week: Obama to Copenhagen as Momentum Builds

 |  Dec 3, 2009

Amid calls for broader international engagement in efforts to curb global warming, President Obama will commit the U.S. to carbon pollution reductions when he travels to next month's United Nations Climate Change Conference in … Read more

Economic Message of the Week: DOE Allocates $620 Million in Smart Grid Grants

 |  Dec 3, 2009

The Energy Department recently announced the allocation of $620 million in stimulus grants to projects that test smart grid technology and energy storage capabilities with an eye toward building a more efficient … Read more