Arctic animals face a new threat that could severely exacerbate habitat stresses caused by climate change. In recent years, oil companies have targeted vulnerable waters in Alaska’s Chukchi and Beaufort seas, hoping to create a new frontier for oil drilling.

New day, new made-up reasons to drill in Washington, and an unprecedented turnout of Arctic Refuge wilderness supporters in Anchorage

written by Neil Shader in Washington DC and Tim Woody in Anchorage

My feet hurt and shoulders ache, but today’s National Public Lands Day restoration project near Montrose, Colorado was a “whacking” success. The day overflowed with blue skies, sunshine and camaraderie.

Just in time for National Public Lands Day this Saturday, Sept. 24, the New York Times has published a column so salient that I feel I must share it with those of you who love nature and care about the future of our natural heritage.