Climate

To Help COVID Recovery and Address Climate, We Must Protect Natural Spaces
May 08, 2020 — With the right policies, existing spaces like wetlands, forests, and farmland can remove emissions and help protect against future crises that affect people and wildlife. Congress must include support for natural climate solutions in any recovery plan.
Recovery Efforts Provide the Opportunity to Build a 21st Century Energy System
May 06, 2020 — As Congress makes plans to recover from the COVID crisis, they must plan for the future by supporting legislation that saves and creates jobs, while also creating a cleaner and healthier world.
EPA’s Recent Rollbacks Raise Public Health Worries for Vulnerable Americans
April 24, 2020 — People of color already face more pollution linked to a higher risk of dying from COVID-19, and now the government is easing air-quality regulations.
COVID-19
The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Is a Time for Reflection and Action
April 22, 2020 — Even in the face of enormous challenges, we can do great things to secure a better future for birds and people.
Birds
New Orleans Approves Net-Zero Carbon Standard by 2040
April 15, 2020 — Historic measure commits New Orleans to a zero-carbon energy portfolio by 2050, phasing out fossil fuels.
Press Room
How to Join Climate Watch, a Community Science Program from Audubon
April 14, 2020 — Explore how North American birds are responding to climate change by participating in Climate Watch. Here's how to get started.
Virginia Governor Signs the First Statewide Clean Energy Standard in the Southeast
April 13, 2020 — Gov. Ralph Northam gives the birds and people of Virginia hope for a clean energy future with the Virginia Clean Economy Act.
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Retracing the Steps of a Century-Old Expedition to See How California's Birdlife Has Changed
March 25, 2020 — In 1908, Joseph Grinnell began a 30-year project to document the state’s wildlife. Now, a modern resurvey of his study sites is yielding unprecedented insights into birds’ vulnerabilities and resilience.
News
2020 Legislative Session Wraps Up with Mixed Results
March 13, 2020 — Thanks to over 7,500 actions taken by Audubon members in the past two months, our 2020 policy priorities fared well, but there were a few areas where the legislature fell short
Washington Legislature Ends with Mixed Climate Victories and More Work Ahead for Comprehensive Climate Action
March 12, 2020 — Policy discussions on a clean fuels standard, carbon pricing, and other economy-wide approaches to carbon reduction lays groundwork for substantive climate action in 2021.
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