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It’s National Wildlife Week on Wildlife Promise, and beyond!

It is National Wildlife Week, and NWF hopes children will take a walk on the wild side this week—and stay there, for their physical health and engagement with the natural world. Read more

Education, Union Leaders in Washington to Support Clean Energy Jobs

Union leaders, community college presidents, and members of the jobs training community flocked to Washington, D.C. this week. The diverse group of leaders traveled from 10 states with one common purpose: … Read more

By Larry J. Schweiger Check out this Wildlife Promise video – and Dirty the Sock Puppet – who will believe anything he hears on Fox news. Read more

Time to Make the Call for Wildlife

By Larry J. Schweiger 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity – and wildlife isn’t doing so well.  We’re losing ground, as species extinction is accelerating to dangerous levels.  Climate … Read more

You Can Help The Great Backyard Bird Count

 The weekend of February 12 through the 15th marks the Great Backyard Bird Count, a nationwide effort by many distinguished organizations concerned with wild birds in the U.S. The sponsors … Read more

Yep, There’s Something in the Water

 The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was created to ensure protection of the public’s drinking water supply. BUT, not all processes that introduce pollutants into water are being supervised right … Read more

Clean Energy Week

It’s Clean Energy Week in Washington! The National Wildlife Federation is one of more than 100 businesses & organizations partnering on the week. The organizers of Clean Energy Week assert … Read more

Obama: “Don’t Give Up” on Carbon Cap

  President Obama delivered a clear message to Senate Democrats yesterday — just because comprehensive clean energy & climate legislation is hard doesn’t mean it’s not worth doing: “Don’t give … Read more

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How Nature Can Help You Fight the Winter Doldrums

Getting cabin fever from spending too much time indoors lately? Don’t despair. Research shows that regular contact with nature boosts physical and mental health as well as productivity and with … Read more

Give Us Your Best Shots

By Larry J. Schweiger Calling all shutterbugs. National Wildlife Federation has officially opened our 40th annual photo contest. This year’s competition will be our biggest ever, with more than $30,000 in cash … Read more