April, 2009

What a day with the Atlantic Brant teaches about Alaska’s Izembek

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I spent last weekend birding the coastline of New Jersey. My partner in crime was Seth Cutright, a hawk counter at Sandy Hook Bird Observatory, just across the pond from New York City. After a hectic morning in which the air was alive with American kestrels and Northern harriers, the slowness of the afternoon prompted Seth’s generous supervisor to give him the rest of the day off. Seth and I did not waste a minute — off to Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (a.k.a. Brigantine, or simply Brig, to locals) we went. more

Disney’s must-see "Earth" underscores need for land protection

Like any boomer, I’ve spent some special moments with Disney. I loved "Davy Crockett," Spin and Marty, and the Mouseketeers. I just spent part of my Earth Day with Disney, watching the Washington premier of "Earth," the first of five films in the Disneynature series. more

Talkin’ global warming with Ashley Judd, regular folks

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Star power can certainly help raise awareness of a critical issue. Like it or not, human beings are social animals and few among us are immune to the bit of a thrill that comes with rubbing elbows with celebrities. Even members of Congress get caught up in the excitement. more

Coming in May: Don’t miss Utah’s Amazing Earthfest

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If you thought it was fun deciphering big game tracks on your last trip to the wild, you’re going to love this. A guided tour of dinosaur tracks embedded in sandstone millions of years ago is part of the 3rd annual Amazing Earthfest this year around Kanab, Utah. The festival runs May 17 to 23 with events designed to celebrate the magnificent landscapes, diverse ecology, and cultural heritage of the Colorado Plateau. more

Happy Earth Day! Make a difference for global warming today!

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In honor of Earth Day, we asked our WildAlert subscribers what they do on an individual basis to combat climate change. We heard all kinds of great ideas from simple everyday efforts to major undertakings. Each day this week, we’ve been posting a sampling of those stories and tips. Check out today’s installation and leave a few ideas of your own! You can also check out our own staff’s tips for combating global warming here. more

Earth Day: See what others are doing to fight global warming (Day 5)

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Earth Day is tomorrow! In honor of the big day, we asked our WildAlert subscribers what they do on an individual basis to combat climate change. We heard all kinds of great ideas from simple everyday efforts to major undertakings. Each day this week, we’ve been posting a sampling of those stories and tips. Check out today’s installation and come back tomorrow for more! more

Earth Day: Your best tips for combating global warming (Day 4)

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In preparation for Earth Day, we asked our WildAlert subscribers what they do on an individual basis to combat climate change. We heard all kinds of great ideas from simple everyday efforts to major undertakings. As April 22 approaches, we’d like to share a sampling of those stories and tips. Check out today’s installation and come back tomorrow for more. We’ll be running new tips every day until Earth Day arrives. more

Earth Day: Our members are doing their part to curb global warming (Day 3)

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In preparation for Earth Day, we asked our WildAlert subscribers what they do on an individual basis to combat climate change. We heard all kinds of great ideas from simple everyday efforts to major undertakings. As April 22 approaches, we’d like to share a sampling of those stories and tips. Check out today’s installation and come back Monday for more. You can also check out our own staff’s tips for combating global warming here. more

Earth Day: What our members are doing about global warming (Day 2)

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In preparation for Earth Day, we asked our WildAlert subscribers what they do on an individual basis to combat climate change. We heard all kinds of great ideas from simple everyday efforts to major undertakings. As April 22 approaches, we’d like to share a sampling of those stories and tips. Check out today’s installation and come back tomorrow for more. We’ll be running new tips every day until Earth Day arrives. more

Calling for a "time out" on offshore leasing in Alaska

This week, National Journal reporter Margaret Kriz asked Bill Meadows and other environmental experts to focus on one of the important environmental decisions facing Interior Secretary Salazar: whether or not to open more of America’s coast to offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling. more