Conservation

Live from Copenhagen!

 |  Dec 10, 2009

This is Christine Dorsey, communications director for National Wildlife Federation, and I’m on the ground in Copenhagen at the United Nations climate conference, or as it’s known around the world, COP15 – that’s short for the 15th Conference of Parties (to a global climate treaty). Read more

Greetings from Copenhagen!

 |  Dec 10, 2009

Goddag!  ( = Danish for "Good Day!") I am sooooo excited and humbled to be writing from Copenhagen, Denmark, where I have the honor of serving as a Youth Delegate … Read more

Duke Energy: Blowing the Minds of the Talking Heads

 |  Dec 9, 2009

Duke Energy, America’s third-largest electric utility, backs President Obama’s call for comprehensive climate and energy legislation. Read more

Launching America’s Great Waters Coalition

 |  Dec 9, 2009

The National Wildlife Federation joined more than 30 other organizations and nine — count ’em, nine — members of Congress from across the country yesterday to launch America’s Great Waters … Read more

Asian Carp: History Offers an Important Lesson

 |  Dec 9, 2009

American philosopher George Santayana once made a chilling comment about those who forget the lessons of history, saying: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Santayana’s … Read more

Couric: Pictures Worth 1,000 Emails

 |  Dec 8, 2009

Via DeSmogBlog, Katie Couric comments on the scandal surrounding scientists who concealed evidence concerning global warming. Read more

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