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Like its sister organization, the National Wildlife Federation, NWF Action Fund is committed to inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future.

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Media and Releases

U.S. House Passes Watershed Education Bill
Vote Expected Soon On Public Lands Service Corps Act To Create Jobs for Youth on Public Lands

Victory for Oceans Could Help Climate
A recent New York Times article suggests that a win for oceans in a recent lawsuit might open more doors for the federal government to curb global warming emissions.

Climate Capsule: Earth Day, Threatened Birds & ShamWow
Miles Grant and Dirty the Sock Puppet bring their weekly update

Majority of Americans Continue to Believe in Global Warming
A New Stanford Survey Analyzes American Public Opinion

Obama's Education Overhaul a Major Opportunity for Environmental Literacy and Clean Energy Economy
Environmental Education Included in Administration's Plan for Reform

Climate Capsule: Alarming Arctic News & Polluters' Bizarro World
Miles Grant and Dirty the Sock Puppet bring you the latest in climate news.

Climate Capsule
The latest news on the campaign for climate and clean energy legislation, brought to you by NWF blogger Miles Grant, and Dirty the Sock Puppet.

What happened to the Clean Water Act?
A March 1 New York Times article confirms what NWF activists have known for a long time.

Climate Activists Stake Out Polluter Lobbyist Fundraiser
Check out this cringe-inducing video of Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), co-author of the Dirty Air Act with Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK), arriving at a fundraiser organized by polluter lobbyists at a swank DC restaurant.

Activists Protect Endangered Species Act
Thanks to the work of wildlife activists, Senator Feinstein did not introduce her amendment to restrict the Endangered Species Act.

The Hill: Wildlife group targets Nelson, Johanns
E2-Wire Blog notes NWF Action Fund ads

Dirty Air Act Ad On the Air in Nebraska
NWF Action Fund launched radio ads today in Nebraska, reprimanding Senators Nelson and Johanns for co-sponsoring the Dirty Air Act.

The United States Goes Green and Lean
Government to Cut Its Own Emissions 28%, Save Oil, Cut Energy Bill

Environmental Literacy Included in Obama's New Education Budget
A Historic First

Wildlife Activist's Letter to the Editor
NWF Action Fund activist Steve Pisani just wrote into his local paper to express his opposition to the Dirty Air Act resolution.

Obama's Budget Sets Right Priorities in Tough Times
National Wildlife Federation's CEO Weighs In

The United States Goes Green and Lean
Government to Cut Its Own Emissions 28%, Save Oil, Cut Energy Bills

Obama Boosts Climate Action in State of the Union
The President took on the oil lobby and hit a home run in the fight for real energy reform and action on climate change.

We the Corporations of the United States
In one reckless sweep, the U.S. Supreme Court ignored the potentially corrupting influence of money and redefined "people" in the Constitution to include corporations. What this means for America's conservation advocates...

Grist: Hanging EPA regulations around Democrats' necks
Sen. Murkowski continues efforts to hinder EPA regulation

A Call for Climate Legislation by Earth Day
NWF President Larry Schweiger and Earth Day Network call on Congress to pass meaningful climate and energy legislation by Earth Day, 2010

Ad Asks Senator to Protect Clean Air
Contact: Miles Grant, 202-797-6855

Polluter Dirty Air Acts Come to Light
At first it seemed like simply one bad idea from one senator. But now we know the real story -- a tangled web of public officials, polluter lobbyists, and efforts to gut the Clean Air Act. And the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund needs your help to stop it.

New Poll Reveals Broad, Deep Support for Climate Action
The overwhelming majority of Americans support action to limit carbon pollution.

AP: Decade of 2000s Was Warmest Ever, Scientists Say
Warmer still, scientists say, lies ahead.

Ads Thank Congressmen for Clean Energy Vote
Ads running in newspapers around the country on Sunday November 22nd thank Members of Congress for their votes on Clean Energy Jobs.

Sens. Udall and Bennet Seek to Have It Both Ways on Cap-and-Trade Bill
They want to support cap-and-trade progressive legislation but not have it effect Colorado.

Action Fund Launches Radio Ads
Appear in Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio

Community Leaders from the Frontlines of Climate Change On Capitol Hill
Leaders Make Case for Action on Clean Energy Jobs Legislation

Veterans' Bus Tour Stops in NH to Show Climate Bill Support
Operation Free is a coalition of veterans traveling the country to show how climate change is a national security issue that needs swift action.

NY Times: Hunters and Anglers Rally for Climate Bill
Sportsmen joined a national teleconference to lend their voices to the many concerned about the effects of climate change.

National Wildlife Federation Action Fund and Christian Coalition of America Partner on Ad
The partnership calls for climate action today.

Religious Groups Push for Climate Change Legislation
Faith-based groups express the need to protect our planet from climate change.

They Would Rather Be Hunting
A Politico ad lists sportsmen groups from across the nation as supporters of a climate and energy legislation.

New Game Tweaks Congressional Clean Energy Obstructionists
WASHINGTON, DC (September 3, 2009) Will your member of Congress battle upstream to spawn a new generation of clean energy jobs, or take the big money bait from polluters? The National Wildlife Federation Action Fund unveiled a new online game today, offering voters the chance to find out which lure reeled in some key House members during June's American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act vote.

Sportsmen Ads Laud Representatives Supporting American Clean Energy and Security Act
WASHINGTON, DC (July 8, 2009) Today the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund, along with local and national sportsmen organizations, launched a series of ads in nine Congressional districts thanking supporters of the American Clean Energy and Security Act.

NWF Action Fund-Endorsed Candidates Sweep
Clean Energy Champions Support Solutions Sought by Sportsmen

NWF Action Fund Announces Six Congressional Endorsements
Clean Energy Champions Support Solutions Sought by Sportsmen

Play Will They Take The Bait
Online game takes Members of Congress to task for climate votes.

New Zogby Poll: 71% of Voters Support ACES
A recent Zogby Poll, commissioned by the National Wildlife Federation, shows that an overwhelming majority of Americans support strong climate and clean energy legislation.

NWF Action Fund Ads Thank Climate Bill Supporters
Ads thank members of Congress who voted to pass the American Clean Energy and Security Act

Historic Climate and Clean Energy Bill Passes
House of Representatives passes The American Clean Energy and Security Act

House Passes Bill to Address Threat of Climate Change
Congress furthers climate legislation progress by passing this important bill in the House.

Action Fund and Florida Wildlife Federation Ask Floridians to Support Energy and Climate Bill
The two groups ask for support from state representatives.

Sportsmen's Coalition Ad Asks Congress to Support Historic Climate Bill
Action Fund and a coaltion of national and regional sportsmen's groups support The American Clean Energy and Security Act

Action Fund Contributes to Ad Promoting Waxman-Markey Bill
NWA joined a diverse list of groups showing their support of the American Clean Energy & Security Act.

Obama Targets US Public with Call for Climate Action
President asks for support of legislation to combat climate change.

Hunters and Anglers Run Ads In Swing Districts Ahead of Historic Global Warming Vote
Hunters and Anglers Run Ads In Swing Districts Ahead of Historic Global Warming Vote
WASHINGTON, DC (May 5, 2009) Organizations representing thousands of sportsmen and women are running ads in three swing districts this week in anticipation of a House committee markup of historic clean energy legislation. The ads urge fence-sitting Democrats to vote in favor of the bill.

New Sportsmen's Ad Criticizes Reps. Ross and Matheson on Clean Energy Vote
Ad to run in local newspapers.

Action Fund Launches Ads in Key Districts Ahead of Historic Climate and Energy Bill Vote
Ads support passage of The American Clean Energy and Security Act

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