Climate

Why Electric Utilities Are Resorting to Dark Money and Bribes to Resist Renewables
March 16, 2021 — Many utility companies cling to old business models and dirty fuels rather than go through the tough energy transition climate change demands.
Greening the Grid
Proposed Bill Represents Progress on Climate and Carbon Pricing
March 10, 2021
Largest Offshore Wind Project in U.S. Takes Step Closer to Approval with Completion of Environmental Review
March 08, 2021 — Findings show that Vineyard Wind Project will provide energy to hundreds of thousands of homes while mitigating impacts to wildlife
Delaware River Basin Commission Vote Shows Commitment to Clean, Reliable Water
February 26, 2021 — Audubon commends the regional agency for taking important steps to protect and manage water resources for birds and communities.
Delaware River Watershed
Green Light for Largest Offshore Wind Project in the U.S. is a Hopeful Restart for Birds
February 22, 2021 — The revived Vineyard Wind Project will be a powerful force for reducing emissions, protecting both people and wildlife from the effects of climate change.
How Climate Change Pushes Even the Hardiest Desert Birds Past Their Limit
February 04, 2021 — The Mojave Desert is heating up and drying out so rapidly that birds can't drink enough water to stay cool. The result is population "collapse."
Biden Revs the Executive Branch’s Climate Engine After Four Lost Years
January 22, 2021 — The new administration set off with a broad review of Trump’s anti-climate actions before starting in on new policy.
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‘Climate Czar’ Positions Point to Biden’s Dual Approach to the Global Crisis
January 12, 2021 — Two new positions within the Biden White House will yoke expertise in bipartisan climate action with international diplomacy and domestic policy.
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Government Proposes First Take Permit for Condor Deaths at a Wind Farm
December 23, 2020 — As endangered California Condors recover, they are veering toward wind turbines. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is preparing for the inevitable.
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The Congressional Energy Package Is an Important Building Block, but More Innovation and Action Against Climate Change Is Needed
December 21, 2020 — The omnibus energy bill comprises bipartisan bills from the House and Senate, and includes measures addressing everything from renewables and efficiency to nuclear energy and carbon capture.