Conservation

Radar Could Protect Birds From Wind Generators

 |  Jul 27, 2009

As the number of wind farms increases in the United States the number of bird deaths will likely go up. Designers are looking to a variety of ways to avoid … Read more

Insurers Call for Climate Action

 |  Jul 24, 2009

A coalition of insurance groups and conservation advocates has just sent a joint letter (PDF) to Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) highlighting “the urgent need to move away from the carbon … Read more

New Jobs at Solar Mirror Plant in Pittsburgh

 |  Jul 23, 2009

If Congress enacts a new energy policy that caps global warming pollution, America could produce millions of new clean energy jobs like the jobs being created at the new solar … Read more

Worst Year Ever for Coral Bleaching?

 |  Jul 23, 2009

A new report warns 2009 could become the worst year ever for coral bleaching, thanks to rising ocean temperatures: Scientists are concerned that bleaching may reach the same levels or … Read more

Will China and India Race Past America on Clean Energy?

 |  Jul 22, 2009

OK, so did you catch the irony on this one? In Friday’s Washington Post, Economy and Business section: Top half of the page: Fed Sees Heightened Joblessness Drawing Out Recovery … Read more

New Analysis: Climate Bill Good for Farmers

 |  Jul 22, 2009

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just released a new analysis of the American Clean Energy & Security (ACES) Act. It’s great news for farmers and ranchers, showing the bill … Read more

The Best Birthday Present Ever — Protected Wildlife

 |  Jul 22, 2009

I am writing to thank you for the best birthday I have ever had in my 25 years of life. I am forever touched by the amazing people I get … Read more

Navajo Nation Forms Green Jobs Commission

 |  Jul 22, 2009

The Navajo Nation Council recognizes they need to diversify their economy and address profound joblessness. Green jobs look promising. High Country News reports: “The Council passed the legislation by a … Read more

Economic Message of the Week: China and U.S. Launch Joint Clean Energy Research Project

 |  Jul 21, 2009

The earth's leading greenhouse gas emitters are taking substantive steps toward clean energy innovation. The United States and China announced plans on a joint clean energy research center, a compromise … Read more

Project Links Global Warming to National Security Threats

 |  Jul 21, 2009

Former Senator John Warner (R-VA) teamed up with the Pew Environment Group last week to announce a new project highlighting the links between national security threats and global warming. "Leading … Read more