Climate
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.
How to Join Climate Watch, a Community Science Program from Audubon
April 14, 2020 — Explore how North American birds are responding to climate change by participating in Climate Watch. Here's how to get started.
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.
Researchers Are Retracing the Steps of a Century-Old Expedition to See How California's Birdlife Has Changed
March 25, 2020 — In 1908, Joseph Grinnell began a 30-year project to document the state’s wildlife. Now, a modern resurvey of his study sites is yielding unprecedented insights into birds’ vulnerabilities and resilience.
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.
Senate Misses Opportunity By Scuttling Energy Package
March 10, 2020 —
WASHINGTON — “This package presented a missed opportunity to make meaningful bi-partisan progress in modernizing our energy system,&rdq
Economic Impacts Analysis Determines Resilient-Renewable Energy Standard is the Best Path Forward for New Orleans
March 9, 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
Virginia Becomes Climate Leader in Southeast Passing Historic Clean Economy Act
March 6, 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
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
Birds Tell Us That We Need To Act On Climate
Pledge to stand with Audubon as we call on the administration to listen to science and work toward climate solutions.
