Conservation

GOP Filibuster Can't Slow Momentum for Climate Action in 2009

Though an attempt to break through Senate Republican leadership’s filibuster fell short, today’s historic U.S. Senate vote on the Climate Security Act, the strongest global warming bill ever acted on … Read more

Vote Creates Momentum to Continue the Fight

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard with us this week on the Climate Security Act. I am pleased with all the new and important voices that joined together … Read more

They Need to Be Held Accountable

The Climate Security Act being debated today is the most important climate legislation our lawmakers have ever considered. This bipartisan bill would reduce global warming pollution, recharge America’s economy by … Read more

Island Nation Going Under While Our Lawmakers Delay

The president of Kiribati said today his country may already be doomed by climate change. At international meetings on climate change this week, President Anote Tong listened in frustration while … Read more

Here We Go! Call to Action on the Climate Security Act

Here we go! We are getting the vote we have been looking for on the Climate Security Act (S. 3036) tomorrow morning at about 10 am. There could be an … Read more

The Big Vote – Your Action Needed Today on Climate Bill

We are getting the vote we have been looking for on the Climate Security Act (S. 3036) tomorrow morning, Friday, at about 10 am. There could be an agreement later … Read more

Two Steps Forward on Global Warming Legislation

Senate debate this week on climate change is a step forward, even if it doesn’t produce a law limiting carbon emissions. A vote on such legislation was unthinkable as recently … Read more

Climate Security Act, Resources Bulletin 06-04-08

IN THIS ISSUE…1. Natural Resources Letter with 170 groups goes to Senate2. Increased forest fires, 60% of wildlife affected by global warming – Agriculture Department Report3. The case for Investing … Read more

Hunter, Anglers and Race Car Driver–Oh My!

Today over twenty hunters and anglers, a racecar driver and other National Wildlife Federation supporters came to Washington DC in support of the Climate Security Act. Gathering together in a … Read more

Day 2: The Senate Debates Climate Security Act

The U.S. Senate began discussion yesterday on the Boxer-Lieberman-Warner America’s Climate Security Act, but there is still misinformation suggesting that Lieberman-Warner would increase petroleum prices nearly 6% or higher in … Read more