Conservation

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

Video: NWF’s Dr. Amanda Staudt on Need for Climate Action

 |  May 18, 2009

Dr. Amanda Staudt, a climate scientist with the National Wildlife Federation, just testified at today’s Environmental Protection Agency hearing on climate change. I caught up with her outside the hearing … Read more

Kicking Off the Week with Two Key Climate Hearings

 |  May 18, 2009

It’s a busy day for climate action in the DC area! On Capitol Hill, the House Energy and Commerce Committee will begin debating and amending the American Clean Energy and … Read more

Into the Belly of the Beast – Schweiger Takes on Conservative Radio Host

 |  May 15, 2009

Real leadership is uncomfortable. It involves the willingness to do whatever it takes to promote truth – even if it means walking right into enemy territory – right into the … Read more

Take Friday to Think About Endangered Species

 |  May 14, 2009

Last week, the Senate passed a resolution declaring today, May 15, as Endangered Species Day. It’s a day for all of us wildlife enthusiasts (and those who are still joining … Read more

Waxman-Markey’s Renewable Energy Standard: Tough Enough?

 |  May 14, 2009

I’m one of the contributors over at the National Journal’s Energy & Environment Experts Blog. Here’s the question posed today: Does the [Waxman-Markey] proposal go far enough to promote the … Read more

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