Garry George

Garry George

Senior Director, Climate Strategy, National Audubon Society

Articles by Garry George

Accelerating Responsible Clean Energy Development: Audubon's Efforts in 2024
October 18, 2024 — From warbler research to transmission line placement, Audubon staff worked on planning with birds and people in mind.
Renewable Energy
How Clean Energy Can Benefit Climate, Communities, And Conservation
July 29, 2024 — Conservation groups can make sure clean energy and transmission projects are responsibly sited and operated.
Renewable Energy
An eagle flying in front of the sun.
How New Incidental Take Permits Can Protect Bald and Golden Eagles at Wind Energy Sites
February 08, 2024 — The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has an improved permitting process that benefits eagles.
Renewable Energy
A New Study in Wyoming Will Test Whether Black Paint Helps Birds Avoid Wind Turbines
December 27, 2023 — The research aims to evaluate the effects of contrast painting on wind turbine rotor blades in the largest such study yet.
Renewable Energy
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.
Climate
25 Years of Desert Conservation
October 31, 2019 — This has secured protections for desert bird species including the the Golden Eagle, Burrowing owl, Gila Woodpecker, Cactus Wren, and Greater Roadrunner
Administration should leave landmark desert conservation agreement alone
March 22, 2018 — Conservationists want the government to implement the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, not undermine it