Part 1: Enhancing equity and environmental justice Working lands and the people who steward them are facing dire threats from climate change—but they’re also uniquely poised to take a leadership … Read more
Environmental Justice
Bad River Band Responds to Line 5 Shutdown Order
Court orders Line 5 to cease operation within the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ Reservation in three years A federal court on June 16th ordered … Read more
National Wildlife Federation Embraces New Vision Statement Centering Wildlife, People, and Ecosystems
We are excited to share that after months of collaboration between National Wildlife Federation staff, Board, and affiliates, the National Wildlife Federation officially has a new vision statement: In a … Read more
Climate Education Program in New York City Provides Hope
RiSC Community Open House: “Coney Island: Past, Present and Future” On June 6, 2023, student teams from eight New York City public schools came together in Coney Island’s Kaiser Park … Read more
The 5 Pillars of Responsible & Just Clean Energy Transmission
Electricity allows our communities to function; clean electricity allows our communities to thrive. Shifting the electric grid to clean forms like wind and solar will require a massive buildout of … Read more
Ramifications of EPA’s Proposed New Carbon Pollution Standards for Minority Communities
EPA released its proposed new carbon pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants on May 11, 2023. It is a cause for celebration not only for minority communities all over … Read more
Biden’s Power Plant Rule a Necessary Step for the Climate
Today, the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new proposal to limit carbon emissions from fossil fuel power plants. If enacted, this would be the first time these … Read more
New Report Tells the Story of National Wildlife Federation’s Equity & Justice Journey
In order to save wildlife and ourselves, we need to ensure that all people have access to clean air and water, safe communities, easy and equitable access to nature, and … Read more
Young Leaders Converge and Skill-Up to Shift the Power at the 2023 Power Shift Convergence
Earlier this month, hundreds of youth climate activists came together in Bvlbancha (the original Chahta name for New Orleans, LA) at the New Orleans Convention Center for the first in-person … Read more
Breaking the System: How to Create an Equitable Clean Energy Future
Trust, inclusivity, recognition—these are the elements of an equitable clean energy future. And they are just as important as solar panels or batteries or engineers. That was the message of … Read more
