Conservation

The Road to Copenhagen: Transforming the World’s Energy Economy With 21st Century Solutions

 |  Nov 19, 2009

The piece below is my latest editorial from National Wildlife magazine Carbon dioxide pollution knows no political boundaries. Decarbonizing every economy around the world must be our common goal. In … Read more

Our Chance to Shut the Door on Aquatic Invasive Species

 |  Nov 19, 2009

Ocean freighters that discharge ballast water from ports around the globe into the Great Lakes have infected America’s freshwater seas with a plague of foreign species. Invasive species introduced into … Read more

“The Eyes of the World are on the U.S.”

 |  Nov 16, 2009

The eyes of the world are on the United States, which has the greatest capacity to lead the green economy renaissance that will lower pollution levels and safeguard our children’s future. Copenhagen remains a critical moment to engage all nations in a more ambitious global effort that keeps pace with the latest climate science. Read more

Consequences of Copenhagen, Part II: Local Efforts

 |  Nov 16, 2009

Today we present part 2 of a 4 part series on the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen, where leaders from around the globe will come together to negotiate … Read more

Study: Alternative Energy To Produce 1.9 Million New U.S. Jobs

 |  Nov 15, 2009

A recent study by three universities provides an estimate of many new green jobs coming from alternative energy development in the U.S. Smart Grid News.com reports: “A collaborative study by … Read more

Annual List of Candidates for Endangered Species Act Released

 |  Nov 13, 2009

Last week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services released their yearly assessment of plants and animals that are candidates for protection under the Endangered Species Act. The good news is … Read more

Consequences of Copenhagen, Part I: The stakes

 |  Nov 12, 2009

Today we present part 1 of a 4 part series on the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen, where leaders from around the globe will come together to negotiate … Read more

Finding Ways to Train Wind Energy Technicians

 |  Nov 12, 2009

A story in the Community College Times notes that creating new training programs for clean energy jobs isn't always an easy path. As budgets tighten, school-to-school collaborations like the one … Read more

Two New Reasons to Break Our Oil Addiction – Now

 |  Nov 10, 2009

Two major reminders about how urgent it is for America to break its addiction to oil.
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Tribal Leaders Address Climate Impacts, Clean Energy Bill

 |  Nov 9, 2009

PHOTO: (from left) Mike Williams, chairman of Alaska Inter-Tribal Council; Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico; Jerry Pardilla, executive director of the National Tribal Environmental Council; and John Echohawk, executive director … Read more