Conservation

Billions in Clean Energy Bonds Announced

 |  Nov 5, 2009

The U.S. Department of Treasury announced the allotment of $2.2 billion in Clean Renewable Energy Bonds for hundreds of public power companies and cooperatives, helping them access lower cost credit and encourage … Read more

This week’s “Last Chance” Appearances

 |  Nov 4, 2009

I’ll be speaking about my new book, Last Chance, this Friday November 6 in Charlottesville, Virginia at the Garden Club of Virginia Conservation Forum. I’ll also be speaking on Saturday, … Read more

Chamber of Commerce Supports Kerry Graham Principles

 |  Nov 4, 2009

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports most of the principles for a bipartisan climate change proposal articulated recently in an editorial by Sens. Kerry and Graham. Since the Chamber has … Read more

Chamber Softening Anti-Clean Energy Stance?

 |  Nov 4, 2009

Senate Republicans are continuing their boycott today, refusing to work on amendments to the Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act. But the bill’s supporters got some good news late yesterday from the US Chamber of Commerce. Read more

Sen. Inhofe: Big Oil’s MVP

 |  Nov 3, 2009

To commemorate Sen. Inhofe’s status as Big Oil’s MVP, the National Wildlife Federation has issued a limited-edition trading card with some of Sen. Inhofe’s career milestones. Read more

New Site Tailors Green Building Resources to Higher Education

 |  Nov 3, 2009

If you have anything to do with the buildings on your campus, Second Nature's latest offering, Campus Green Builder, is the website for you. The site promises to act as … Read more

Keep Your Destination In View

 |  Nov 3, 2009

What will you learn if you read Al Gore’s new book Our Choice? That if we decide we want to be more energy independent and create millions of jobs, the … Read more

Boxer Reaches Out to Republicans on Clean Energy Bill

 |  Nov 2, 2009

New developments for the Senate clean energy & climate bill — Barbara Boxer is reaching out to Republicans. Read more

Congress Gives Interior Programs a Treat

 |  Oct 30, 2009

Yesterday, Congress handed out a giant treat to agencies charged with protecting and managing our nation’s wildlife and natural resources. The House and Senate have approved a $32.2 billion Interior … Read more

Virginia Takes on Senators Webb and Warner

 |  Oct 30, 2009

This past weekend at the Virginia Powershift Conference, more than 100 students gathered to take part in the International Day of Climate Action. We joined people from over 180 countries and 5200 … Read more