Energy News from The Wilderness Society

Calling all Clean Energy Patriots!

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:31:05 +0000

It’s time to declare our independence from Big Oil. Earth Day is the time to do it.

Earth Day turns 40 this year, and it's never been more important to ensure this enduring legacy is a day of action.

Cornell University Outlines Environmental and Economic Concerns With Hydraulic Fracturing

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:06:59 +0000

Last month, researchers from Cornell University held a Congressional briefing and released a set of materials that helped shed new light on the potential risks of drilling for natural gas and hydraulic fracturing.

Recent polls show broad, enduring support for climate action

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:12:46 +0000

Copenhagen failed to get a legally binding international agreement on climate action. The voters of Massachusetts elected a Republican running against healthcare reform. Now is an appropriate time to test the public’s staying power when it comes to ameliorating the worst effects of climate change.

Hope ahead for the sage-grouse

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:40:47 +0000

No matter which way you look at it greater sage-grouse are in trouble. With population declines of over 90% from a century ago, and with remaining habitats under continued pressure from threats such as oil and gas development, the greater sage-grouse is teetering on the brink.