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GLOBAL WARMING

Protecting public lands from the worst of global warming; Putting them to work as part of the solution.

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September has proved huge for climate change

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September 18, 2009 - It’s been a big month for climate change. “YOU LIE!” you say? Well, if you don’t geek out on environmental politics all day (in other words, you are a relatively normal person) you may be under the mistaken impression that healthcare is the only game in town these days. But don’t be fooled. September has seen several game-changing developments on the climate front. Here’s a quick recap of some highlights from this month so far: more

Wilderness Society urges Senators to fund natural resources in climate bill

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September 15, 2009 - To show the Senate that support for strong climate legislation is broad and deep, The Wilderness Society and more than 600 other national and regional conservation, outdoor, sportsmen, recreation and faith groups have written Senators to urge their leadership in passing comprehensive climate and energy legislation. more

Wilderness Society praises Salazar for coordinated Interior Department response on climate

September 14, 2009 - This afternoon, Interior Secretary Salazar announced the Interior Department’s first-ever coordinated strategy for dealing with global warming’s impacts on America’s lands, waters, oceans, fish, wildlife, and cultural resources. In a secretarial order signed today, Salazar outlined how various agencies within the Interior Department would coordinate climate change science and resource management decisions. more

The Climatologist who came in from the cold

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September 10, 2009 - From 007 to Austin Powers, we love a good spy story. What’s not to like? Intrigue. Cool gadgets. Polar bears. State secrets. “Wait,” you say. “Polar bears?” That’s right. U.S. military satellites aren’t just focused on Russia and rogue states…They also keep a close eye on the states of former rogue veep nominees. Alaska, home to more than just Palins and polar bears, is also the front-line when it comes to global warming, as evidenced by previously-secret images of melting sea ice off the states' coast. more