Rene Ebersole is a contributing editor for Audubon and an adjunct faculty member at the NYU journalism school. Her wildlife trade investigations and reporting have been featured in National Geographic, The Nation, and more.
Articles by Rene Ebersole
Conservation
This Brutal Pesticide Creates a 'Circle of Death.' So Why Is It Making a Comeback?
March 24, 2020 — Carbofuran, a century-old chemical, is increasingly being weaponized against birds and other wildlife, decimating entire food webs.
Illustrated Aviary
Reimagining 200 of Audubon’s Birds
October 10, 2019 — Artist Jenny Kendler creates a birds’ eye view of climate change. In her artwork, it’s us they’re watching.
Conservation
Funds From the Deepwater Horizon Settlement Are Flowing Into the Gulf States
March 22, 2019 — A new Audubon report pinpoints 30 projects that, if financed, would be a boon for birds and people alike.
Travel
How Ecotourists Can Avoid Getting Greenwashed
September 28, 2018 — These resources and tips help ensure that eco-minded travelers' dollars make a difference for wildlife and local people.
Conservation
Meet the Undercover Crime Unit Battling Miami's Black Market of Birds
September 21, 2018 — Multimillion-dollar sales of songbirds heap pressure on species already in decline. We go inside the covert investigation to capture traffickers.
Photos
Bird vs. Building: Portraits of Flight Gone Wrong
August 31, 2015 — Minneapolis artist Miranda Brandon gives victims of bird strikes new life.
Ethics
Too Close for Comfort
April 26, 2015 — In the desire to get the perfect shot, some photographers push the limits, jeopardizing the wildlife they adore. Can’t we all just get along?
Portrait
Building a Modern Ark
March 1, 2015 — Joel Sartore wants a close-up of every captive species on earth—as many as 12,000 animals—before it's too late.
Native Plants
How to Create a Bird-Friendly Yard
January 1, 2015 — New research shows that small habitats can add up to a big difference.
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