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New Study: Boreal Forest Is Key to Reaching Biodiversity and Climate Goals
September 16, 2020 — Many globally important places for biodiversity and climate, including the boreal forest, are being conserved by Indigenous governments.
A New Podcast Explores the Complicated World of the Greater Sage-Grouse
September 15, 2020 — Presented by BirdNote and hosted by Ashley Ahearn, the series dives into the past, present, and future of the West's most controversial bird.
Which Great Lakes Wetlands Do Birds Need Most? Audubon Scientists Find Out
September 15, 2020 — The research on identifying critical Great Lakes coastal wetlands will help put conservation efforts where they’re most needed.
‘It’s a Bird’ Is a New Comic Written by Central Park Birder Christian Cooper
September 14, 2020 — The story, which is loosely inspired by Cooper's racist encounter in the park, is the first in the digital "Represent!" series from DC Comics.
Youth Environmental Activists Strengthen Their Stand in the Climate Movement
September 14, 2020 — Student leaders proved age is trivial when taking actions on environmental issues at the first-ever virtual Youth Environmental Summit.
Scientists Call for a 'Justice-Centered' Approach to Scientific Research
September 14, 2020 — In a new review paper, researchers connect structural racism to a loss of urban biodiversity, while also addressing biases in academia.
How Wildfires Affect Birds
September 11, 2020 — Big burns are natural, but climate change could make especially destructive fire seasons the new normal.
A Disease Outbreak in California Has Killed an Estimated 40,000 Birds
September 10, 2020 — Avian botulism is a regular issue at the sprawling wetlands of the Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuges, but in a dry and hot year, it's gotten out of control.
Forget the Roses, Give the White House a Native Plant Garden
September 09, 2020 — The dustup over First Lady Melania Trump's recent renovation misses a bigger problem with the Rose Garden: It's too heavy on introduced species.
We’re Just Now Figuring Out the Toll of Hurricane Laura
September 04, 2020 — As Audubon Louisiana assesses damage to its coastal sites, including Rainey Sanctuary, people in Louisiana need help to recover from the storm.