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Thanks To Climate Change, Canada Jays May Eat Freezer-Burned Food All Winter

Thanks To Climate Change, Canada Jays May Eat Freezer-Burned Food All Winter

May 15, 2019 — The birds' critical food stores, saved up each autumn for lean times later, risk going bad as global temperatures warm.
Do You Know the Other Way Birds Migrate?

Do You Know the Other Way Birds Migrate?

May 9, 2019 — Some species change locales by merely moving between higher and lower elevations. Here are four examples of altitudinal migrants in the U.S.
The ‘Godfather of Biodiversity’ on Why Two Degrees of Warming Must Be Avoided

The ‘Godfather of Biodiversity’ on Why Two Degrees of Warming Must Be Avoided

May 8, 2019 — Renowned biologist Thomas Lovejoy talks climate change and explains why restoring ecosystems plays a crucial part in curbing rising temperatures.
Sooty Tern Vomit Tells a Worrisome Story

Sooty Tern Vomit Tells a Worrisome Story

May 6, 2019 — Populations of the seabird on Ascension Island have plummeted since the 1950s. A disrupted food chain could be to blame, scientists say.
If You Can Identify Any of These Birds, You're Ready for Climate Watch

If You Can Identify Any of These Birds, You're Ready for Climate Watch

April 23, 2019 — And if you can't yet, learn them here so you can help Audubon track how certain species are adjusting to climate change.
The Hidden Carbon Trap in Your Garden? It's All About the Soil

The Hidden Carbon Trap in Your Garden? It's All About the Soil

April 19, 2019 — Stop tilling, digging, and using conventional fertilizers to preserve carbon-rich dirt. You'll be helping your plants and the atmosphere.
Birders Are Discovering a Secret to Better Big Days—the Bicycle

Birders Are Discovering a Secret to Better Big Days—the Bicycle

April 18, 2019 — More people see the allure of pedal power in a car-centric world.
Plant Trees that Turn Your Yard Into a Bird Oasis—and Carbon Sponge

Plant Trees that Turn Your Yard Into a Bird Oasis—and Carbon Sponge

April 12, 2019 — Trees create habitat and store CO2 for decades to come. Just pick carefully.
How to Slash Your Home Energy Use Through Strategic Gardening

How to Slash Your Home Energy Use Through Strategic Gardening

April 5, 2019 — Heating and cooling our homes eats up plenty of energy. Reduce the load with native plants that block summer sun or winter winds.
Climate Policy Urgently Needs Adults in the Room—So Teens Are Stepping Up

Climate Policy Urgently Needs Adults in the Room—So Teens Are Stepping Up

March 29, 2019 — They're walking out of classrooms, filing lawsuits, and instigating viral confrontations with politicians to demand a livable future. Just wait until these youth activists are old enough to vote.
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