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How the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine Jeopardizes East Coast Shorebirds
Vaccine production requires the blood of horseshoe crabs, whose eggs are a vital food source for several species, including Red Knots. A synthetic replacement for the blood exists, but the United States is stuck in the past.
Assault on Sage-Grouse Advances Absent Serious Considerations for Science or the Law
The latest in BLM’s effort to remove Greater Sage-Grouse protections undermines any claims of meaningfully addressing important court order.
For These Cree First Nations, Canada Geese Are Central to Cultural Revival
In Northern Canada, Indigenous traditions surrounding the annual spring waterfowl hunt have stayed resilient to challenges.
Birds on the Move
Nearly 350 Audubon members describe a favorite fall migration story.
New Haven’s First Native Plant Nursery Sprouts with Audubon in Action Grant
Even amidst the pandemic, Menunkatuck Audubon Society and its partners found a way to establish New Haven’s first native plant nursery.
Report Finds North Carolina is Well-Positioned for Battery Storage Growth
A study commissioned by Audubon shows that North Carolina has an opportunity to lead in battery storage.
Administration Advances Effort to Open Arctic Refuge for Oil and Gas Leasing
In a rushed and secretive process, the Bureau of Land Management is ignoring impacts to people, climate and wildlife, and relying on flawed science.
Josh Bellamy Started His Internship as a Student, but Left as a Teacher
Bellamy's sights are now set on influencing the next generation of conservation leaders.
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