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If Someone Asks If Gulf Oil Disaster Is Over, What Should You Tell Them?

,  |  Aug 5, 2010

The year of the Exxon Valdez oil disaster in Alaska in 1989, the stocks of herring, a critical fish to Alaska’s ecosystem & economy, stayed fairly steady. The next year? … Read more

The Gulf Coast: A Long Road to Recovery

,  |  Aug 2, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger I was back down in the Gulf recently, and there is going to be a long road for recovery for the communities and wildlife impacted by … Read more

Animal House (& Senate): Watch NWF’s Climate Capsule

, ,  |  Jul 29, 2010

What can spider monkeys, peacocks, ostriches & sheep tell us about global warming & the climate debate on Capitol Hill? Watch the National Wildlife Federation’s Climate Capsule!
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Calling All Artists: How Your Art Can Help Cool the Planet

,  |  Jul 28, 2010

Despite overwhelming scientific evidence and reports, many people are still unclear about the importance of confronting global climate change. That’s why the National Wildlife Federation has partnered with dozens of … Read more

Tell President Obama: Wildlife Can’t Wait

 |  Jul 15, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger Haven’t wildlife been through enough lately, with the really tough impacts in the Gulf on top of the other challenges they are facing?  There’s a chance … Read more

How to Clean Our Air and Reduce Government Spending

,  |  Jul 8, 2010

By Larry J. Schweiger In addition to cleaning up our air pollution that causes global warming, the American Power Act will reduce America’s federal government spending by $19 billion over … Read more

President Obama: I Miss My Green Hour

 |  Jul 8, 2010

Why’s it so important for parents & their kids to spend time outdoors? For President Obama, it’s as simple as having some time to think.
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Backyard Campout: The (mis)adventures of one mom, her kids, and a trampoline

 |  Jun 30, 2010

Blogger Suzanne Delzio writes about her family’s Great American Backyard Campout—five families split between two yards. Read more

Favorite Moments from the Great American Backyard Campout in Ann Arbor — or in Your Own Backyard

,  |  Jun 30, 2010

It was a warm summer night in Ann Arbor, Michigan, when over 45 families gathered with NWF’s Great Lakes Regional Center at the Leslie Science and Nature Center for the … Read more

NWF Releases Oil Spill Legislative Agenda

,  |  Jun 29, 2010

The BP oil spill is by far the worst environmental disaster in American history. The most immediate challenge is to stop the leak, clean up and contain oil, and assist … Read more