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In this article the author discusses the politicization of environmental protection. The author wonders when protecting planet Earth for future generations became a partisan issue and why greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), have continued to increase. Topics include the need for unprecedented steps toward carbon reduction, the abandonment of fossil fuel consumption in the U.S., and the poem, "Imagining," by Eileen Rockefeller.

The article presents the author's view regarding U.S. government policies for soil conservation and restoration from 1935 to 2013, with a focus on the environmental aspects of soil management. Topics include the effect of agricultural runoff on water pollution, work by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) to promote conservation requirements for farms, and the effects cover crops and climate change on soil erosion.

An essay is presented on the development of fuel-efficiency rules for light-duty vehicles in the United States. It states that a report by the BlueGreen Alliance, a nationwide partnership of environmental groups and labor unions, found that 570,000 jobs will be created by the shift to advanced, high-efficiency vehicles. It mentions that the report suggests the new standards will cause a net increase of 75 billion dollars by 2030 to the gross domestic product of the United States.

An essay is presented on the agreements reached in 2011 between the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama, U.S. automobile manufacturers, and automobile industry labor unions to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and trucks in order to mitigate greenhouse gases. The author notes National Wildlife Federation (NWF) support for these deals because they will reduce carbon pollution, save consumers billions in fuel costs, and diminish U.S. dependence on Middle Eastern oil.

This article discusses the United States energy policy under President George W. Bush's administration. In spite of Bush's campaign promise to require power companies to reduce global warming, he has changed his policy so that it favors the fossil-fuel industry. The article discusses how the policy has led to high energy prices, a weak dollar, and a recession. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker warned of the negative effect on the economy from the lack of a plan to deal with climate change. The author believes that the U.S. economy will be revived by a plan to solve both the energy and climate crises.

The article looks at global warming policy in the U.S. According to the article, Election Day in November 2006 propelled global warming to a top-tier issue on the nation's agenda for action. A Zogby survey found that a majority of voters said that the U.S. Congress should pass legislation promoting renewable and alternative energy sources as an effective way to reduce global warming pollution. A coalition of states have challenged the Environmental Protection Agency's failure to regulate carbon dioxide as required under the Clean Air Act, taking the case to the Supreme Court. The article comments on the National Wildlife Federation's commitment to working with Americans and elected officials to save wildlife and future generations from global warming.