Climate

UN Report Offers Solutions to Reducing Emissions and Confronting Climate Change
April 04, 2022 — While previous reports detailed the extent of the impact of climate change, today’s report prescribes strategies to alleviate threats to both people and wildlife.
Press Room
The Planet Is Undergoing an Ecological Transformation, Imperiling Biodiversity Everywhere
March 04, 2022 — In a decade, 9 percent of all species worldwide could be at risk of total extinction, according to a new UN report on climate change
National Audubon Society Names a New Vice President of Climate
February 03, 2022 — Sarah Rose, executive director of Audubon California, will assume the senior role on March 1.
Press Room
New Indiana Poll Reveals Strong Bipartisan Support for Renewable Energy
January 28, 2022 — Net metering policies proves to be very popular among Indiana voters.
Renewable Energy
Dead, leafless trees stand tall within a salt marsh on Maryland's coast.
Ghost Forests Could Provide Respite for Marsh Birds as Coastal Habitat Disappears
January 05, 2022 — Scientists want to ensure that swaths of trees killed by saltwater flooding are more than dead forest, but become quality marsh habitat for birds.
Coasts and Oceans
Two images are shown on split screen: On the left, a man hikes across a rocky island made of sharp limestone, which looms over the frame. On the right, in close-up: a fish is pressed into the gullet of a young petrel from a gloved hand. Scientists hand-feed and raise young birds after moving them from nests and onto a safer island.
It Takes a Helicopter Parent to Rescue a Rare Seabird from Extinction
December 16, 2021 — Raising the world’s entire population of Bermuda Petrels, or Cahows, requires undivided attention—and a relentless drive to see them succeed.
News
Warmer Oceans Raise the ‘Divorce’ Rate Among Typically Loyal Albatross Pairs
November 24, 2021 — A new study of Black-browed Albatrosses provides a reminder that climate change can affect birds in unexpected ways.
Bird Science
Protesters holding signs such as "NET ZERO" completely fill and overwhelm an urban street in Glasgow, Scotland.
What Just Happened in Glasgow at the U.N. Climate Summit?
November 19, 2021 — Now there's slim hope we'll limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, a long-held target to prevent catastrophe for people and birds.
National Audubon Society Sues California County to Improve Bird Protections in Controversial Wind Energy Project
November 17, 2021 — “Altamont Pass has been a black eye on the entire wind industry since its construction.”
Renewable Energy
LevelTen Energy, The Nature Conservancy, and The National Audubon Society Advocate for a Sustainable and Equitable Energy Transition with Launch of New Impact Principles
November 15, 2021 — New jointly-written white paper provides principles and framework for buying and developing renewable energy projects with positive impacts on local communities, conservation efforts, and the climate.
Renewable Energy