Susan Matthews

Susan E. Matthews is the former senior web editor for Audubon.

Articles by Susan Matthews

BP to Pay $18.7 Billion in Damages for Deepwater Horizon Spill
July 02, 2015 — The settlement, which will be paid to the federal government and five affected states, is the largest in history.
RIP Donald Featherstone, Plastic Flamingo Inventor
June 24, 2015 — This sculptor spread joy, two pointy legs at a time.
Santa Barbara Oil Spill Hits the Coast
May 21, 2015 — The tens of thousands of gallons of crude leaked into the Pacific could be devastating to the ecosystem and surrounding wildlife.
Shell Gains Approval to Drill in the Arctic
May 11, 2015 — The oil company could begin exploratory drilling as early as this summer.
Tagged Bird or Avian Bomb?
December 03, 2014 — Afghan authorities shot down a bird that had a suspicious-looking antenna on it. But what was it? 
What Happens When Birds Get Drunk?
October 09, 2014 — If they don't sober up before they fly, the outcomes can be deadly. Thankfully, humans can help.
BP Found “Grossly Negligent” in Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
September 04, 2014 — The company could face up to $18 billion more in expected fines.
Should Conservationists Team Up With Sportsmen?
August 20, 2014 — Environmental writer Ted Williams makes a compelling case for why conservationists should collaborate with hunters and fishermen to save species. 
Why Should Birders Be Worried About the New Vikings Stadium?
July 24, 2014 — Minnesota's pro football team just announced that they won’t use bird-safe glass on its new window-heavy stadium. Here’s what you need to know about the decision.
A Vicious Chemical Cycle
July 21, 2014 — The EPA’s reactionary approach to pesticide approval may be a bigger issue than the chemicals themselves.