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The perfect Christmas gift for wildlife – Federal Duck Stamps

View of the Black Bayou

Credit: Alan Rowsome

Shopping mall parking lots are full, store lines are long and FedEx delivery men are working overtime. Americans are by and large incredibly generous and thoughtful people and the Christmas season provides an outlet for that expression. Still, I can’t help but think that most of the fruitcakes, holiday sweaters and video games being wrapped up and put under trees over the next few days will only provide temporary happiness for their new owners after this holiday season has come and gone. Region:  Northeast Read more

Gulf Coast oil spill crisis: How you can help clean up

Oiled Brown Pelican being washed in Fort Jackson, Louisiana rescue center by USFWS staff. Courtesy IBRRC, Flickr.

No matter what part of the country you live in, you can do your part to help our environment bounce back from this devastating oil spill disaster in the Gulf. The easiest way to contribute your efforts is to contact the Obama administration immediately and speak out against future off-shore drilling on precious areas such as Arctic Alaska. Click here to take action now. Read more

Discussing renewable energy and brownfields in New Orleans

I’m in The Big Easy today to engage in a national dialog on redeveloping  brownfields for renewable energy. (Brownfields are parcels of land that have been previously used for industrial purposes). The Environmental Protection Agency, under the leadership of Assistant Administrator Mathy Stanislaus, is doing some exciting things to capitalize on this remarkable opportunity. Read more