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How One City Banned Fossil Fuels (Sort Of)
December 09, 2015 —
Portland, Oregon, is leading the fight against climate change, one small city law at a time.
Emily Silber
Emily Silber, an alumna of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, is a freelancer based in NYC. She's a former editorial fellow of Audubon.
Articles by Emily Silber
Why a Painted Bunting Landed in Brooklyn
December 07, 2015 —
The colorful migrating finch has become a local celebrity—and he’ll probably stay for the winter.
Can't Swing an African Safari in Real Life? Check Out These 13 Photos Instead.
December 02, 2015 —
Robert Ross’s book explores one of Africa’s oldest, least-known wildernesses through hundreds of brilliant images.
Taylor Swift's 'Bird Incident' Is Just the Latest Example of How Filming Disrupts Birds
December 01, 2015 —
The singer’s production crew got into hot water when filming near the endangered New Zealand dotterel. It's not the first time Hollywood and habitat have clashed.
See Rare, Extraordinary—and Natural—Photos From NatGeo's New Book
November 17, 2015 —
The publication continues its century-long tradition of delivering stunning images from around the world.
How Loggers Can Help Save the Endangered Fish Owl
November 10, 2015 —
Researchers have spent nearly a decade studying these elusive birds. Now loggers are stepping up to protect them.
Why the Golden-cheeked Warbler Must Stay Listed
November 06, 2015 —
In an op-ed for the San Antonio Express-News, Audubon CEO David Yarnold explains why the Texan songbird needs the Endangered Species Act's support.
Getting Roads Out of the Tongass (Again)
November 01, 2015 —
A federal court bars Alaska from building logging routes through vital parts of the forest.
Gut Check: Autopsy Shows Mummified Kestrel Was Fed to Death
October 16, 2015 —
A new study suggests that ancient Egyptians may have been the first to captive-breed—and force-feed—birds.
