Conservation

White House: New Light Bulb Standards Could Save Billions

 |  Jul 6, 2009

President Obama announced Monday that he has asked Energy Secretary Steven Chu to work toward stricter government efficiency standards for light bulbs. Coming just days after the House approved the … Read more

House Makes Historic Vote for Clean Energy

 |  Jul 6, 2009

President Obama’s call for comprehensive energy and climate legislation this year was answered by the House of Representatives in passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act by a 219 … Read more

You spoke…Congress Listened. Now It’s On To the Senate.

 |  Jul 2, 2009

As you know, Congress passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Now it’s on to the Senate to help move America to a cleaner, brighter energy future. On behalf … Read more

Perriello: ACES Won on “New Politics”

 |  Jul 2, 2009

In today’s column, E.J. Dionne Jr. has an interesting take on the U.S. House’s recent passage of the American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act: Accounts of the battle typically … Read more

Obama Unveils New Efficiency Rules

 |  Jun 30, 2009

As Grist’s Kate Sheppard remembers, then-Sen. Barack Obama once pointed out that we won’t stop global warming through voluntary, individual actions — like changing light bulbs. It will take mandatory, … Read more

Remembering Craig Tufts, NWF’s Chief Naturalist

 |  Jun 29, 2009

It is hard to find the words to express how much Craig’s presence will be deeply missed around the National Wildlife Federation’s headquarters and throughout the NWF family. Craig embodied … Read more

NWF to ACES Supporters: Thank You

 |  Jun 29, 2009

Thanks to all the members of the U.S. House who delivered a historic win for climate action last Friday! Read more

Historic Vote for Energy Independence and Wildlife

 |  Jun 26, 2009

I’m heartened by this evening’s vote by the House of Representatives to pass the American Clean Energy and Security Act. The bill passed with a 219 to 212 bipartisan vote. … Read more

Liveblogging the ACES Floor Debate

 |  Jun 26, 2009

Follow the latest over at Daily Kos! Read more

Moose, Trout and Polar Bears

 |  Jun 26, 2009

NWF staffers and supporters wanted to share with you the wildlife they’re working to safeguard. Which wildlife are you fighting for? Tell your Representative today. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpmG7BOjHTk[/youtube] Read more