http://www.nlcv.org NLCV News. en-us info@nlcv.org (NLCV) info@nlcv.org (NLCV) Newsight RSS Feed Generator Campaign Asks Public Power Officials to sign the Clean Energy Pledge http://www.nlcv.org51.php 10/22/2008 http://www.nlcv.org51.php Senator Nelson’s Score Is Nebraska’s Only Bright Spot in the 2008 National Environmental Scorecard from the League of Conservation Voters http://www.nlcv.org50.php 10/22/2008 http://www.nlcv.org50.php Let Us Set McCains Record Straight on Alternative Energy http://www.nlcv.org44.php 09/27/2008 http://www.nlcv.org44.php Learn how to save on gas mileage without buying a new hybrid. George Witt of George Witt Service, a auto repair shop specializing in Hondas and Toyotas, has learned how to increase gas mileage on his car by more than 35% just by altering his driving habits. http://www.nlcv.org37.php 09/24/2008 http://www.nlcv.org37.php Did you know that CFLs can be recycled locally? Funded by a grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust, WasteCap Nebraska will offer CFL recycling at several Ace Hardware locations in Lincoln and other communities in Nebraska. http://www.nlcv.org35.php 09/02/2008 http://www.nlcv.org35.php The First Annual Nebraska League of Conservation Voters Awards Gala. http://www.nlcv.org34.php 08/31/2008 http://www.nlcv.org34.php The Nebraska League of Conservation Voters has released its endorsements of candidates for the coming fall election. "A major problem for many conservation-minded voters is finding an unbiased source of information about the candidates on the ballot. We are pleased to be able to help fill that void for the first time in Nebraska this year, " said Dale Gubbels, president of the League. http://www.nlcv.org32.php 08/31/2008 http://www.nlcv.org32.php The spread of invasive plants, animals and pathogens is considered one of the most serious ecological problems facing our nation in the 21st century, second only to habitat destruction. These species include plants, animals, and microbes that have been introduced into an environment where they did not evolve and often have no natural enemies to limit their reproduction and spread--frequently at the expense of native plants and animals and, sometimes, of entire ecosystems. http://www.nlcv.org31.php 08/31/2008 http://www.nlcv.org31.php There are many ways to become involved in conservation in Nebraska, and many organizations working to protect the Good Life for future generations. Here are links to a few of these: http://www.nlcv.org30.php 08/31/2008 http://www.nlcv.org30.php She will lead a the League’s campaign, “Common Sense, No Regrets Solutions” to engage Nebraskans on the issues of clean energy and global warming. Funded by the Energy Foundation, the campaign aims to provide a forum for citizens to express their desire for leadership on renewable energy in Nebraska and create a public mandate for clean energy solutions. http://www.nlcv.org27.php 08/28/2008 http://www.nlcv.org27.php