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New Endangered Species Act Rules Will Weaken Protections for Birds and Other Imperiled Wildlife
August 12, 2019 — Final regulations diminish science-based decision-making and will reduce protections for birds.
New UN Report Affirms Importance of Land-Use Initiatives in Fighting Climate Change
August 08, 2019 — Report affirms importance of programs like Audubon’s Conservation Ranching Initiative and findings of recent report on fate of birds in America’s grasslands.
New Report Finds Increased Oil and Gas Leasing and Drilling in Priority Sage-Grouse Habitat
August 02, 2019 — Despite a formal directive to keep leasing, drilling outside sage-grouse habitat, federal agencies have pushed to develop in priority habitat.
Greater Sage-Grouse in flight
“A Grave Setback:” US Forest Service Releases Weak Versions of Sagebrush Conservation Plans
August 02, 2019 — Forest Service lands that include important habitat for Greater Sage-Grouse and 350 other species of wildlife now at increased risk of further development.
Snowy Egret in flight
Audubon, Other Groups Can Continue Lawsuit against the Federal Government to Protect Birds, Federal Judge Rules
August 01, 2019 — A federal court greenlights a joint lawsuit to defend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act despite the administration’s efforts to hand industry a blank check for bird deaths.
EPA Withdraws Key Mining Restrictions for Alaska's Bristol Bay Area
July 31, 2019
Audubon Urges Support for Bill to Restore Great Lakes
July 26, 2019 — The bipartisan legislation would help improve water quality and bird habitat.
Nada Culver Joins National Audubon Society to Lead Public Lands Conservation Work
July 22, 2019
Bipartisan Legislation is an “Ounce of Prevention” Against Wildlife Extinction
July 12, 2019 — Audubon urges passage of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act.
2019 Audubon Photography Awards Marks 10th Year of Exquisite Bird Photography
July 11, 2019 — Introducing two new prizes this year, Audubon celebrates more winners than ever before.
Climate Change Is Pushing Bird Boundaries, Community Scientists Confirm
April 27, 2020 — In the first peer-reviewed study of its kind, participants in Audubon’s Climate Watch program helped determine the ongoing impact of climate change to bluebirds and nuthatches.
New Orleans Approves Net-Zero Carbon Standard by 2040
April 15, 2020 — Historic measure commits New Orleans to a zero-carbon energy portfolio by 2050, phasing out fossil fuels.
Audubon Hires New Action Fund Leader and Expands Climate Team
April 14, 2020 — Investment signals continued commitment to bipartisan advocacy for birds and people.
Virginia Governor Signs the First Statewide Clean Energy Standard in the Southeast
April 13, 2020 — Gov. Ralph Northam gives the birds and people of Virginia hope for a clean energy future with the Virginia Clean Economy Act.
New Leadership at Audubon Washington and Audubon Great Lakes
April 10, 2020 — Deborah Jensen and Michelle Parker join team of state leaders
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
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