In a recent series of studies, scientists determined that Canada’s vast forests are so stressed from damage caused by global warming, insect infestations and persistent fires that they now pump … Read more
Conservation
NWF Welcomes Obama's Green Economic Recovery Plan; Education Key Area For Investment
In detailing his economic recovery package, President-elect Barack Obama mentioned education as a key area for sustainable investment. “To give our children the chance to live out their dreams…we will … Read more
ClimateEdu: Youth Activism, Hydrogen Cars, and more
Our latest issue is live. Here are today's headlines: Youth Activists Making Their Voices Heard at Climate TalksJoann KlimkiewiczAt climate talks in Poznan, young delegates from across the world added … Read more
Help Create Jobs and Protect Wildlife
We all know that these are some tough times for our country’s economy–and as a conservationist, I find myself not only concerned about the impact of our economy on my … Read more
Reclaim our future — Register for Power Shift 2009
As you may have heard, Power Shift is back! We're proud to say that we expect thousands of students from every state to descend onto Washington DC to demand bold … Read more
Transition Team Begins Work On Recovery Plan; Education Key Area For Investment
This week, president-elect Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats begin work on a two-year economic recovery package. The president-elect has pledged to create three million jobs over the next two years. … Read more
Hunters, Anglers More Likely To Buy from Companies That Support Conservation
A majority of hunters and anglers say they are more likely to buy products from companies if they support conservation efforts, according to a recent survey. In November 2008, Southwick … Read more
Reinsurance Company Links Global Warming To Billions In Natural Disaster Losses
Munich Re Group, the world’s largest reinsurer, released figures for 2008 and identified global warming as the principal factor behind $200 billion in losses last year. Throughout the world, more … Read more
Northeastern States Hold Second Carbon Auction
Ten northeastern and mid-atlantic states recently held the second U.S. greenhouse gas emissions auction, a project of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). RGGI is the first mandatory, market-based CO2 emissions … Read more
Repower America with Green Education, Green Jobs, Green Schools
National Wildlife Federation has joined environmental and conservation organizations in recommending a green stimulus proposal that would repower America. The proposal would jumpstart our economy by creating as many as … Read more
