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Administration Moves to Finalize Bird-Killer Policy

Administration Moves to Finalize Bird-Killer Policy

November 27, 2020 — Ignoring legal challenges, public opposition, and science, the Trump Administration is rushing to finalize a rule to weaken the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
National Audubon Society Statement on Appointment of Presidential Climate Envoy

National Audubon Society Statement on Appointment of Presidential Climate Envoy

November 23, 2020 —

(WASHINGTON, November 23, 2020) -- Reacting to the announcement that former Secretary of State John Kerry will be appointed to the newly created po

Arkansas General Assembly and Governor Finalize Long-Awaited Solar Ruling

Arkansas General Assembly and Governor Finalize Long-Awaited Solar Ruling

November 23, 2020 —

LITTLE ROCK (November 23, 2020)– With the approval of the Arkansas General Assembly on  November 20, the Arkansas Public Service Co

Assault on Sage-Grouse Advances Absent Serious Considerations for Science or the Law

Assault on Sage-Grouse Advances Absent Serious Considerations for Science or the Law

November 19, 2020 — The latest in BLM’s effort to remove Greater Sage-Grouse protections undermines any claims of meaningfully addressing important court order.
Report Finds North Carolina is Well-Positioned for Battery Storage Growth

Report Finds North Carolina is Well-Positioned for Battery Storage Growth

November 17, 2020 — A study commissioned by Audubon shows that North Carolina has an opportunity to lead in battery storage.
Administration Advances Effort to Open Arctic Refuge for Oil and Gas Leasing

Administration Advances Effort to Open Arctic Refuge for Oil and Gas Leasing

November 16, 2020 — In a rushed and secretive process, the Bureau of Land Management is ignoring impacts to people, climate and wildlife, and relying on flawed science.
National Audubon Society to Election Winners: “Birds are telling us there is no time to lose for bold, equitable and durable action on climate.”

National Audubon Society to Election Winners: “Birds are telling us there is no time to lose for bold, equitable and durable action on climate.”

November 7, 2020 — Statement from National Audubon Society President and CEO, David Yarnold
Audubon to Election Officials and Courts: Count Every Vote

Audubon to Election Officials and Courts: Count Every Vote

November 4, 2020 — Statement from National Audubon Society President and CEO, David Yarnold
Forest Service Removes Roadless Protections for Tongass National Forest

Forest Service Removes Roadless Protections for Tongass National Forest

October 28, 2020 — The agency's final action ignores public input and disregards importance of old-growth trees for local communities, fish, and birds.
Seismic Oil and Gas Exploration Will Scar the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Seismic Oil and Gas Exploration Will Scar the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

October 23, 2020 — Proposed seismic testing would damage important habitat for nesting birds and denning polar bear.