Forest scientists walk through lupine flowers in fire burnt forest in Idaho. Photo by John McCarthy.

Pop the cork on the champagne — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has given The Wilderness Society another reason to celebrate. Thanks to a secretarial decision announced on Aug. 13, communities in nine states will soon see more jobs, healthier forests, clean water and more abundant wildlife. Read more

Say "green jobs" and most people think of wind turbines and solar panels — but there is a whole other component to "green jobs" that gets far less attention and can have tremendous economic, ecological and health impacts for communities across the country. These jobs can put people to work today while protecting our communities for years to come. Sound too good to be true? Read more

J.P. Leous

The President gets it: environmental health is integral to economic health. Now it’s the Senate's turn! Last week the Obama Administration unveiled the eagerly anticipated America’s Great Outdoors initiative. At the heart of this program is the understanding that the United States has always thrived because of our healthy natural resources—and we must protect what we have left if we are to continue to thrive in a warming world. Read more