Given how much we all depend on clean water, the answer should be a no-brainer. But believe it or not, this is a decision that each member of Congress now … Read more
Conservation
New “We Campaign” Video: Hot and Cold
Learn more about the Alliance for Climate Protection’s “We Campaign” at WeCanSolveIt.org! Read more
Congress Passes Historic Plan to Protect America’s Public Lands
Congress has passed the Omnibus Public Lands Bill that will designate more than 2 million acres of wilderness in nine states and establish three new national park units, a new … Read more
Clean Cars for Penguins
Okay, okay, you and I both know that penguins don’t drive. But they stand to benefit just as much from hybrids and electric cars as we do. Recently, the U.S. … Read more
Budget Could Bring a Flow of Funding for the Great Lakes
As some of you already know, Congress is busy this week working on a budget resolution for the coming year. Fortunately, the resolution they’re discussing includes important investments in conserving … Read more
Children and the Outdoors: NWF Unveils Comprehensive State Policy Solutions Guide
The National Wildlife Federation today released the comprehensive Children and the Outdoors State Policy Solutions Guide. This document reviews leading state policy initiatives and provides policy makers with model solutions … Read more
Climate Legislation Key to Safeguarding America's Wildlife and Natural Resources
National Wildlife Federation CEO Larry Schweiger recently testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Environment on the urgent need for comprehensive climate and energy legislation that … Read more
Comprehensive Energy Plan Answers Call for Clean Energy Economy
Today the House Energy and Commerce Committee released a discussion draft of comprehensive energy legislation that limits global warming pollution. The draft bill also includes a renewable electricity standard and … Read more
Five Facts to Know about the Oil Industry’s Campaign Against a Clean Energy Recovery
It is time to repower America with a new energy plan for our economy, our security and our environment. President Obama has asked Congress to deliver comprehensive energy legislation that … Read more
Maddow: “Saber-Toothed Tigers Never, Ever Flossed”
Remember Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL)? At last week’s House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing on climate change adaptation, Rep. Shimkus drew some odd conclusions about global warming. Last night, Rep. … Read more