Conservation

Quote of the Week

 |  Jun 23, 2009

"One has to hope it will influence how people think about particular legislative proposals."   — White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director John Holdren, confirming the need … Read more

Clean Energy and Security for America

 |  Jun 23, 2009

Download GG Pass ACES Letter Final6-22-09_1 Last night, Congressional leaders launched the process to put the American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454) to a vote this Friday. National … Read more

New Boost to Clean Energy Bill, When Will Congress Act?

 |  Jun 22, 2009

A new Congressional Budget Office report is giving a big boost to the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act. According to The New Republic, “Low-income families come out … Read more

Gearing Up For Final Clean Energy Bill Push

 |  Jun 19, 2009

Will the U.S. House take a final vote on the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act next week? That’s what President Obama is asking for: The Obama administration … Read more

Key Clean Water Bill Moves Forward

 |  Jun 18, 2009

Great news today from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, which passed the Clean Water Restoration Act! It now heads to the full Senate. Here’s what Jan Goldman-Carter, the … Read more

NWF Scientist on NBC Nightly News

 |  Jun 17, 2009

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Climate Change Impacts Report

 |  Jun 16, 2009

Today the U.S. Global Change Research Program released a report on climate change impacts in the United States. This is the most comprehensive report on U.S impacts and is broken … Read more

New Federal Report: Climate Emergency

 |  Jun 16, 2009

A federal goverment report released today pieces together the science of global warming in a startling new picture: Man-made climate change is already lifting temperatures, increasing rainfall, and raising sea … Read more

Conservation Leaders Gather to Restore Iconic U.S. Waters

 |  Jun 16, 2009

More than 100 conservation leaders from around the country met in New Orleans last week to push for the restoration of iconic U.S. waters such as the Chesapeake Bay, Coastal … Read more

Climate and Energy Bill Could Save Thousands of Dollars Per Household

 |  Jun 16, 2009

A preliminary analysis by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy indicates that the American Clean Energy and Security Act could help save approximately $3,900 per household and generate scores … Read more