Conservation

House Passes Clean Energy Legislation

 |  May 22, 2009

Last evening the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee approved the American Clean Energy and Security Act by a 33 to 25 bipartisan vote. This legislation would establish … Read more

Obama on ACES

 |  May 22, 2009

The House Energy & Commerce Committee passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act last night! Here’s President Obama’s reaction: I commend Chairman Waxman and the Members of the Energy … Read more

National Alliance of Forest Owners

 |  May 21, 2009

Representatives from the National Alliance of Forest Owners were in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss renewable energy and climate change with Congressional leaders. National Wildlife Federation and National Alliance … Read more

ACES Scorecard & Updated Charts

 |  May 21, 2009

Just a couple of quick updates on the American Clean Energy & Security Act (HR 2454), also known as Waxman-Markey. Is your member of Congress voting the right way on … Read more

Gore Gets Behind ACES

 |  May 21, 2009

Politico reports Al Gore has been putting his political muscle behind the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: Over the past few days, the former vice president and … Read more

The EPA Wants You

 |  May 21, 2009

Over the past week, the EPA has heard testimony from celebrities like James Bond, scientists like Dr. Amanda Staudt, and concerned Americans from Northern Virginia to Washington’s Puget Sound. They’re … Read more

More Silliness from Shimkus

 |  May 20, 2009

The House Energy & Commerce Committee is continuing the amendment process today for the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. The committee's Republican leadership is introducing hundreds of … Read more

Pierce Brosnan Testifies at EPA Climate Forum

 |  May 19, 2009

The Associated Press provides a full recap of yesterday’s Environmental Protection Agency public forum on the EPA finding that global warming is a threat to public health and welfare. Meanwhile, … Read more

Climate Change is a Matter of National Security

 |  May 18, 2009

Addressing climate change isn’t just an environmental issue. It’s a national security imperative. A report released today entitled Powering America’s Defense: Energy and the Risks to National Security highlights warnings … Read more

Virginia Members: Congress Must Pass Climate Legislation

 |  May 18, 2009

During the lunch break of today’s Environmental Protection Agency hearing, the National Wildlife Federation joined several other environmental groups to host a news conference on the need for Congress to … Read more