Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy

Audubon Settlement Improves Protections for Golden Eagles in California’s Altamont Pass

By Mike Lynes
May 16, 2023 — Important concessions will reduce risks to birds while allowing for wind energy development needed to act on climate.
Renewable Energy

Congress Must Maintain Historic Climate and Economic Progress

By National Audubon Society
April 20, 2023 — A plan to raise the nation’s debt ceiling would reverse job-creating tax incentives and jeopardize climate and conservation protections.
Climate

Why Climate Matters for Birds, on Earth Day and Every Day

By Sarah Rose
April 10, 2023 — Audubon is protecting birds and the places they need in a climate-altered world.
A Northern Gannet flies toward camera with grass in its beak.
Renewable Energy

What Offshore Wind Energy Can Teach Us About Seabirds

By James Christopher Haney
March 10, 2023 — We’re learning more about seabirds from the monitoring studies required for offshore wind energy development.
Renewable Energy

Minnesota’s New Carbon-Free Energy Plan is a Win for Birds and People

By National Audubon Society
February 07, 2023 — The state is the latest to adopt 100 percent clean energy goals.
Renewable Energy

Interior Department Holds Offshore Wind Lease Sale in California

By National Audubon Society
December 06, 2022 — “Environmentally responsible offshore wind can help reduce our carbon emissions while protecting birds and the places they need.”
Renewable Energy

Finding Clean Energy Solutions in Eastern Washington

By Megan Moriarty
October 21, 2022 — The launch of Washington’s least-conflict solar siting project is a milestone for Audubon’s clean energy efforts in the state.
Renewable Energy

New Indiana Poll Reveals Strong Bipartisan Support for Renewable Energy

By National Audubon Society
January 28, 2022 — Net metering policies proves to be very popular among Indiana voters.
Renewable Energy

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

By National Audubon Society
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.