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
Conservation
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
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
