Conservation

NWF: “Massive Momentum” Behind Climate & Clean Energy Bill

 |  May 13, 2009

House Democrats have unveiled the details of comprehensive clean energy & climate legislation that could come up for a vote in a matter of days. Here’s what Joe Mendelson, the … Read more

10 Ways to Change the World Through Social Media

 |  May 12, 2009

At National Wildlife Federation we are very serious about protecting wildlife for our children’s future. That’s why we are very active on social media sites, because we know that there … Read more

Waxman Ready to Show Cards on ACES?

 |  May 12, 2009

The National Wildlife Federation has been lobbying hard to help build support for strong provisions in the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Now Grist reports Democrats have … Read more

Taylor Francis TV Show

 |  May 10, 2009

I want to share this TV clip of Taylor Francis, who is being recognized as one of 6 courageous people changing the planet. I first met Taylor when he was … Read more

Will Steger Foundation’s Summer Institute for Climate Change Education

 |  May 10, 2009

The Will Steger Foundation is having a Summer Institute for Climate Change Education in August. This Institute will provide an opportunity for educators to increase their comfort level for teaching … Read more

California Facing $3 Billion in Agricultural Losses

 |  May 8, 2009

  A recent article Warming could choke ag highlights findings that water shortages could lead to $3 billion in agricultural losses by 2050 in California if current trends continue. The … Read more

Polar Bear Protection Decision Due

 |  May 8, 2009

UPDATE 10:27am: Hearing we may get a decision this morning. I’ll keep you updated. A critical decision is expected any minute now from the Obama administration: A decision involving the … Read more

Rep. Pence’s Five Seconds of Silence

 |  May 6, 2009

Five seconds doesn’t seem like a long time. Heck, it took me that long to type that sentence. But when you’re behind a microphone at a press conference, five seconds … Read more

What Are We Waiting For?

 |  May 6, 2009

There’s nothing like going to a college campus to remind you about what’s really at stake. The University of St. Thomas Students for Sustainability invited me to the campus to … Read more

NWF: GOP Leaders Resurrect Cheney Energy Plan

 |  May 5, 2009

House Republicans are holding a mock climate hearing today in the Capitol Visitors Center. Here’s what Joe Mendelson, the National Wildlife Federation’s global warming policy director has to say about … Read more