Climate

Horned Lark. Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies
USDA Marks Progress on Climate-Smart Agriculture Following Biden Executive Order
May 20, 2021 — An initial report from the Department of Agriculture demonstrates a commitment to climate-friendly practices that will benefit people and wildlife.
How New Technology Is Making Wind Farms Safer for Birds
May 18, 2021 — Raptors and wind energy have a fraught history. Could these innovations allow them to co-exist? 
Common Tern with chicks. Dere Scott/Audubon Photography Awards
Biden Administration Approves Largest Offshore Wind Project in U.S.
May 11, 2021 — Vineyard Wind Project will provide energy to hundreds of thousands of homes while mitigating impacts to wildlife
Western Tanager. Janet Stevens/Audubon Photography Awards
New House Legislation for Forests Falls Short on Protections and Emissions Reductions Needed
May 05, 2021 — The recently reintroduced Trillion Trees Act shows improvements from previous Congress, but still weakens bedrock laws without sufficient gains
Bushtit on an Oregon Grape. Luke Franke/Audubon
Reigning in Carbon Emissions and Advancing Justice in Washington State
April 30, 2021 — Climate and environmental justice made progress in the 2021 Washington State Legislature
Baltimore Oriole. Mark Boyd/Audubon Photography Awards
Biden Sets a Bold Goal for Emissions Reductions
April 22, 2021 — Meeting the goal of halving emissions by 2030 will require bipartisan cooperation, and would benefit both birds and people.
Allen's Hummingbird. Brad Lewis/Audubon Photography Awards
Birds Tell Us It’s Time to Restore the Earth
April 21, 2021 — Earth Day presents us with a moment to commit to meaningful change.
Sandhill Cranes. Mary D'Agostino/Audubon Photography Awards
A Bipartisan Approach to Reduce Emissions on Working Lands
April 21, 2021 — The Growing Climate Solutions Act recognizes the role played by farmers, ranchers, and foresters in the fight against climate change.
Red-winged Blackbird. Cathy Bennington/Audubon Photography Awards
Reintroduced Legislation Removes Obstacles to Reducing Pollution on Working Lands While Helping Producers and Wildlife
April 20, 2021 — The bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 helps reduce emissions from farms, ranches, and forests while providing support to landowners
Little Rock Audubon Center Goes 100% Solar
April 13, 2021 — Audubon becomes Arkansas’ first 100% renewable energy-powered nonprofit