Environmental Justice

Hundreds of expired oil drums (large metal cylinders) sit in a pile outside.

Concurrent Crises: Cancer Alley & the Fight for Environmental Justice

Driving through Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, a nearly 100-mile stretch between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, the industrial landscape is impossible to ignore. Over 150 petrochemical plants, refineries, and factories dominate … Read more

So Last Season: The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion and Textile Waste Exports

Due to a dependency on microtrends in American fashion culture, the last ten years have seen a dramatic increase in the production of single-wear garments—which has contributed to an excess … Read more

Meet the 2024 Class of NWF Graduate Student Research Fellows

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is pleased to introduce the recipients of this year’s graduate student research fellowships. Each year, NWF Graduate Student Research Fellows support the advancement of NWF … Read more

Multiple computer images of Earth.

Climate Week 2024: It’s Time

As the leaves begin to fall, let’s not forget to uplift the importance of Climate Week. Climate change is impacting wildlife across the country in countless ways. For Climate Week, … Read more

Four people pose for a photo outside in a forest.

The Future of Conservation

Many elders often share that their biggest hope for the future lies in youth.  As a young woman and dedicated environmentalist, I’ve learned to internalize that responsibility. My generation has … Read more

A sign reads, "Protect Oak Flat".

Protect Oak Flat: How to Help

Read part one of this series here. To love Oak Flat is to protect Oak Flat. Opponents to Resolution Copper’s proposed mine come from all walks of life, including: visitors, … Read more

A sign reads, "Oak Flat Prayer Rising".

Protect Oak Flat: Understanding What’s at Stake

To know Oak Flat is to love Oak Flat. Visitors love the scenic views of towering rocks, oak trees, and flowing water. Locals love hosting family time and special events … Read more

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Water protection: Securing the source of all life

This blog is Part Three of a three part series, highlighting the core priorities of National Wildlife Federation’s strategy to enhance Tribal and Indigenous partnerships for collaborative conservation: Intergenerational Knowledge … Read more

A red, blue, and white sign that reads, "VOTE" with an American flag and a large arrow on it.

Voting for Our Planet: Environmental Justice & the 2024 Elections

In the heart of every election lie crucial choices that extend far beyond party lines—choices reverberating in our changing climate and the distant cries of the disenfranchised. In this election, … Read more

Food Sovereignty: The combined powers of food & community

This blog is Part Two of a three part series, highlighting the core priorities of National Wildlife Federation’s strategy to enhance Tribal and Indigenous partnerships for collaborative conservation: Intergenerational Knowledge … Read more