Conservation

Panel: Global Warming a Threat to Earth

 |  Apr 6, 2007

Read this article from the Washington Post to learn about the IPCC’s new report on global warming and its projected impacts.  The IPCC study found that up to 30 percent … Read more

America’s Conservation Future: Renewing Our Heritage

 |  Apr 5, 2007

Last week in Washington D.C., National Wildlife Federation hosted one of the most vibrant and engaged Annual Meetings and Hill receptions we’ve had in years.  Representatives and supporters from 48 … Read more

Endangered Species Act Rewrite Could Change Wildlife Protections

 |  Mar 30, 2007

News broke recently that the federal government is considering a major rewrite of one of America’s most important conservation laws, the Endangered Species Act, with all indications pointing to a … Read more

Global Warming May Create New Climates

 |  Mar 29, 2007

New scientific studies suggest that global warming may not only alter climate, but cause some climates to disappear entirely.  Areas such as the Peruvian and Colombian Andes and regions such … Read more

Corn Can't Solve Our Problem

 |  Mar 28, 2007

Biofuels have the potential to be an important source of energy in the near future, but all biofuels are not created equal. This article explores the downfall of using corn … Read more

GOP Should Catch Up With Constituents

 |  Mar 28, 2007

Despite opposition from two key Republicans, this article describes how Republican voters are far ahead of their elected officials who are in danger of losing support as a result of … Read more

Public Opinion on Global Warming

 |  Mar 23, 2007

With the recent attention raised by Al Gore’s Oscar-Award winning documentary and testimony, the findings of the IPCC, and widespread media attention, global warming is clearly one of the hottest … Read more

Grassroots Victory on Capitol Hill for Tackling the Climate Crisis

 |  Mar 23, 2007

Yesterday was an incredible day on Capitol Hill. I had the privilege to attend, along with many others, the special hearings held by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives … Read more

Al Gore a Star in Return to Capitol Hill

 |  Mar 22, 2007

On March 21st Al Gore testified in front of House and Senate Committees on the importance of taking legislative action to combat global warming.  Read this article from the San … Read more

Climate Crisis Action Day

 |  Mar 20, 2007

I just got back to the office from the Climate Crisis Action Day.  The event, which took place today from 11am-1pm on the west capitol lawn, had a great turnout … Read more