Conservation

For People and Wildlife, There’s Only One Answer to Secure Our Energy Future

 |  Sep 14, 2008

In the coming days, Congress begins voting on a new set of energy bills that if passed will be detrimental for wildlife and the natural resources we all depend on. … Read more

A Victory for Teddy’s Bears!

 |  Sep 13, 2008

Wildlife and the people who love them recently scored a huge victory when the EPA finalized their decision to veto the controversial Yazoo Backwaters Pumps Project. The success will help … Read more

Connecting the Dots: Interview with NWF’s Dr. Amanda Staudt

 |  Sep 12, 2008

The National Wildlife Federation’s Dr. Amanda Staudt, a climate scientist, was on KTBC-TV in Austin, TX this morning, connecting the dots between global warming and stronger hurricanes. You can watch … Read more

Student Video Competitions Seek Solutions to Climate Issues

 |  Sep 12, 2008

With the new semester starting, opportunities abound for students interested in putting their screenwriting and film skills to work: Climate Matters: Inspire Your Next President These 30 or 60 second … Read more

Happening This Week

 |  Sep 9, 2008

Tuesday, September 9: Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, Hearing on public transportation and dependence on foreign oil, 10 AM, 538 Dirksen Wednesday, September 10: House Select Committee on … Read more

Pennsylvania’s Climate Action Now

 |  Sep 9, 2008

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Hurricane Season Heats Up: Train Of Storms Symptomatic Of New Era Of Stronger Storms

 |  Sep 9, 2008

As communities assess the damage from Hurricanes Gustav and Hanna, and with Ike moving through the Caribbean, our thoughts and prayers are with those in harm’s way. This hurricane season … Read more

Thousands Of New Jobs From Clean Energy

 |  Sep 9, 2008

As America confronts the current energy crisis, a new report shows that the U.S. can create two million jobs nationwide by investing in clean energy technologies that will strengthen the … Read more

House to Consider Energy Package This Week

 |  Sep 9, 2008

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NWF Goes to the RNC Convention

 |  Sep 8, 2008

NWF President Larry Schweiger and a number of staff attended the RNC convention in St. Paul last week. It was a chance to release the polling results about sportsmen and … Read more