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If you are a member of the press, you can reach Audubon Media Relations at media@audubon.org.

Public Comment Period on Gutting of 100-Year-Old Bird Protection Law Ends
March 19, 2020 — Despite national emergency, the Administration is ignoring requests to extend public comment deadlines.
Washington Legislature Ends with Mixed Climate Victories and More Work Ahead for Comprehensive Climate Action
March 12, 2020 — Policy discussions on a clean fuels standard, carbon pricing, and other economy-wide approaches to carbon reduction lays groundwork for substantive climate action in 2021.
Federal Court Rules Against Massive Old-Growth Rainforest Logging Plan in Alaska
March 12, 2020 — Decision is a Win for Subsistence Hunters and Families on Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island
Senate Misses Opportunity By Scuttling Energy Package
March 10, 2020
Advocacy
Economic Impacts Analysis Determines Resilient-Renewable Energy Standard is the Best Path Forward for New Orleans
March 09, 2020 — The proposal, submitted by the Energy Future New Orleans coalition, will establish a 100 percent Renewable Energy Standard by 2040 and result in more jobs, greater emissions reductions, and more local investment than alternatives
News
Virginia Becomes Climate Leader in Southeast Passing Historic Clean Economy Act
March 06, 2020 — The 100% clean energy standard legislation gives birds and people of Virginia a “fighting chance against climate change.”
Senate Bill Can Be an Opportunity for Clean Energy for Birds and People
February 27, 2020 — The package of energy bills supports investment in energy innovation, but Congress must make changes to take full advantage of this opportunity for significant progress on climate mitigation
Advocacy
Leaders in Youth, Minority Outreach Join Audubon’s National Board of Directors
February 27, 2020 — One of the nation’s largest grassroots conservation nonprofits elects new directors to help usher in younger, more diverse wave of members and supporters.
Audubon Arkansas to Become First 100% Renewable Powered Nonprofit in Arkansas
February 26, 2020 — Little Rock Audubon Center will launch a Solar Learning Lab to provide community education on clean energy
Climate
Audubon: New Sage-Grouse Review Plan is “Nothing More Than Window-Dressing”
February 19, 2020 — BLM’s commitment to removing Greater Sage-Grouse protections undermines any claims of meaningfully addressing important court order.
Suzanne Dixon Named Vice President of the Mississippi Flyway at Audubon
December 10, 2020 — Dixon joins the bird conservation organization from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
New 'Trillion Trees' Bill in Senate will Protect Birds While Making Progress on Climate Change
December 09, 2020 — An alternative to earlier legislation from the House, the new bill supports natural solutions to climate change while preserving environmental protections.
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
November 23, 2020
Environmental Groups: Federal Bill Would Bring "Much Needed Relief" to Salton Sea
November 19, 2020 — Salton Sea Public Health and Environmental Protection Act would streamline federal response at California’s largest lake
CALIFORNIA
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
November 17, 2020 — A study commissioned by Audubon shows that North Carolina has an opportunity to lead in battery storage.
Climate
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.
Audubon California Responds to Elections Results
November 11, 2020 — Birds are telling us that we have no time to waste.
CALIFORNIA
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 07, 2020 — Statement from National Audubon Society President and CEO, David Yarnold