Conservation

EPA Moves to Cut Large Industrial Source Emissions

 |  Oct 7, 2009

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially announced a move to regulate carbon pollution from utilities and large industrial sources.   "After years of inaction, the political winds have shifted and in favor … Read more

Global Warming Threatens National Parks

 |  Oct 7, 2009

A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Rocky Mountain Climate Organization describes the threats posed to 25 national parks and other U.S. sites by global warming. The report, titled … Read more

Report: One in Ten Species In Danger

 |  Oct 7, 2009

A new report from the Australian Biological Resources Study calculates that nearly one in 10 species worldwide is threatened with extinction by effects such as climate change and loss of habitat.   "The Number … Read more

Oil Sand Impacts Underestimated

 |  Oct 7, 2009

According to a new report from Global Forest Watch, industry and government projections of carbon pollution from Canadian oil sand sources have been significantly underestimated.   Official estimates have not accounted for the … Read more

Report: Climate Change Is Greatest Threat Ever To U.S. National Parks

 |  Oct 3, 2009

In a recently released report, our colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council have identified how great a threat global warming poses to U.S. national parks. U.S. Today Science Fair reports: The … Read more

Momentum For Wildlife

 |  Oct 2, 2009

I was glad to see the Senate release the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. The clock is ticking ever faster for wildlife and our planet as accelerating climate … Read more

Room to Roam: Protecting Public Lands Near and Far

 |  Oct 2, 2009

Last weekend, thousands of volunteers from coast to coast took part in National Public Lands Day. Four signature sites of this year’s celebration were the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC; … Read more

Make the Call Today

 |  Oct 1, 2009

All week we’ve been talking about the wildlife and wild places that need your help. Frogs are dying out. National parks face threats from severe drought and storms. Bears can’t … Read more

Highlight of the Week: Senate Bill Signals New Momentum for Clean Energy in 2009

 |  Sep 30, 2009

Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Foreign Relations Committee Chair John Kerry (D-MA) unveiled the Senate's version of comprehensive clean energy and climate legislation on … Read more

Economic Message of the Week: Another Half Billion Goes to Clean Energy Companies

 |  Sep 30, 2009

The Treasury Department awarded $550 million to American companies that manufacture renewable energy equipment, part of the stimulus package signed into law by President Obama in February.   "This is a … Read more