Conservation

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

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