Conservation

White House Drops Effort To Relax Pollution Limits

The Bush administration has announced it is abandoning its pursuit of two proposed regulations that would relax air-pollution standards for power plants.  This ends the pursuit of one of the … Read more

California’s Comprehensive Climate Action Recognizes Green Tech As A Bright Spot

California has adopted the country’s first comprehensive global warming blueprint, calling for a return to 1990 emissions levels by 2020—equaling a 15 percent reduction of current emissions—and for one-third of … Read more

Obama Announces Energy, Environment Team

President-elect Barack Obama has introduced his energy and environment team, naming Carol Browner to lead a new council on climate, environment and energy issues; Steven Chu as energy secretary; Lisa … Read more

Making Smart Investments Today Will Protect Our Environment, Restore Our Valuable Natural Resources and Set Us On the Path to a Clean Energy Economy

  Today National Wildlife Federation joined environmental and conservation organizations in releasing a green stimulus proposal that would repower America and create as many as 3.6 million jobs, reduce pollution, … Read more

Bush Administration Eviscerates Endangered Species Act Protections

The Bush administration today issued a final rule eliminating the Endangered Species Act requirement that federal agencies consult with independent scientists. “This action eviscerates key protections that have helped safeguard … Read more

Reality Check On Coal, Funding Halted For Mountaintop Mining

A group of the nation’s prominent conservation organizations has launched the “Reality” Coalition, a national grassroots and advertising effort to tell a simple truth: in reality, there is no such … Read more

Going Green, Saving Green: Holiday Gifts And Decoration Ideas That Make A Difference

This holiday season, Americans can benefit from protecting the earth and keeping cost in mind at the same time.  Studies show that a majority of consumers will shop for “green” … Read more

Jumpstart The Economy By Protecting The Environment

National Wildlife Federation will join environmental and conservation organizations in releasing a green stimulus proposal that would create as many as 3.6 million jobs, reduce pollution, protect public health and … Read more

Community Letter Sent To Poland Conference Urges U.S. Climate Action In 2009

Delegates from nearly 190 countries are gathering in Poland until December 12 to negotiate a pathway out of the climate crisis. The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poznan is … Read more

Flat Panel TVs Adding to Our Problems?

A recent study discovered that a potent greenhouse gas generated from the manufacture of flat panel TV displays and electronic microcircuits is more prevalent than recently thought. Nitrogen trifluoride emissions … Read more