Conservation

Hope springs eternal, but the idea of waiting to "spring" for Senate action doesn't fill me with hope. In 2010, the Senate will convene in January, not March. The Senate's … Read more

The U.S. and China have agreed to cooperate on tracking China's carbon emissions, answering critics who claim the commitments made by the world's leading carbon polluter lack transparency, and setting the stage … Read more

As global warming takes center stage in the U.S. Senate and at next month's United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen, faith leaders are emphasizing that addressing carbon pollution is … Read more

The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources recently approved legislation expanding key watershed and environmental education programs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).  Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) introduced … Read more

A new study finds that the world's oceans are becoming less efficient at absorbing carbon, likely due to emissionsbuildup over the last 30 years. "The more carbon dioxide the ocean absorbs, the more … Read more

Harvard researchers say increased global warming may bring a spate of public health risks.   Paul Epstein, associate director of Harvard's Center for Health and the Global Environment, and leaders of other … Read more

National Wildlife Federation has released its new study, Generation E: Students Leading for a Sustainable, Clean Energy Future, which highlights the unique and critical role college students play in reforming sustainability … Read more