The North Pole could be ice-free for the first time in human history this summer. Scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center in Boulder, Colorado say that because … Read more
Conservation
On Global Warming and the Catastrophic Flooding in the Central U.S.
As so many grapple with catastrophic flooding in the central United States, my thoughts and prayers are with those in harm’s way. The big picture is that global warming is … Read more
Joint Science Academies’ Statement Highlights Mounting Urgency
A new, landmark statement from the United States National Academy of Sciences and the science academies of 12 other nations was recently released. The statement, entitled Joint Science Academies’ Statement: … Read more
Preserving habitats on campus
Being part of National Wildlife Federation, those of us at Campus Ecology talk a lot about wildlife habitats. Not only are we invested in maintaining biological diversity and preserving the … Read more
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
