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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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Global warming: How will your state be affected?

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July 15, 2009 - When the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act last month, it unambiguously stated its long-awaited recognition that global warming is no longer a distant threat. more

Historic House victory on Global Warming: Senate battle lies ahead

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June 26, 2009 - Winston Churchill would have applauded the effort of the legions of Wilderness Society voices who contacted the U.S. Congress in favor of action on the American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454 — the Waxman-Markey energy and climate bill), which won a hard-fought victory in the U.S. House of Representatives this evening. more

American Clean Energy and Security Act Clears House

June 26, 2009 - The House of Representatives made history today by passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454), a bill sponsored by Reps. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.). Bill Meadows, President of The Wilderness Society, released this statement upon passage of the bill. more

Action needed for House vote expected tomorrow

June 25, 2009 - The Wilderness Society’s summer interns and climate staff joined members of Congress and representatives of labor unions, religious groups, and other environmental organizations for a rally on Capitol Hill this week to urge House members to pass the America more