Climate

Grazing Like It’s 1799: How Ranchers Can Bring Back Grassland Birds
July 10, 2019 — A new ranching generation is taking cues from historical bison herds to help prairies, wildlife, and their businesses survive the next century.
Thanks To Climate Change, Canada Jays May Eat Freezer-Burned Food All Winter
May 15, 2019 — The birds' critical food stores, saved up each autumn for lean times later, risk going bad as global temperatures warm.
Do You Know the Other Way Birds Migrate?
May 09, 2019 — Some species change locales by merely moving between higher and lower elevations. Here are four examples of altitudinal migrants in the U.S.
The ‘Godfather of Biodiversity’ on Why Two Degrees of Warming Must Be Avoided
May 08, 2019 — Renowned biologist Thomas Lovejoy talks climate change and explains why restoring ecosystems plays a crucial part in curbing rising temperatures.
Sooty Tern Vomit Tells a Worrisome Story
May 06, 2019 — Populations of the seabird on Ascension Island have plummeted since the 1950s. A disrupted food chain could be to blame, scientists say.
If You Can Identify Any of These Birds, You're Ready for Climate Watch
April 23, 2019 — And if you can't yet, learn them here so you can help Audubon track how certain species are adjusting to climate change.
The Hidden Carbon Trap in Your Garden? It's All About the Soil
April 19, 2019 — Stop tilling, digging, and using conventional fertilizers to preserve carbon-rich dirt. You'll be helping your plants and the atmosphere.
Birders Are Discovering a Secret to Better Big Days—the Bicycle
April 18, 2019 — More people see the allure of pedal power in a car-centric world.
Plant Trees that Turn Your Yard Into a Bird Oasis—and Carbon Sponge
April 12, 2019 — Trees create habitat and store CO2 for decades to come. Just pick carefully.
Washington Legislature Passes Strongest Clean Energy Bill in the Pacific Flyway
April 11, 2019 — Statewide grassroots effort by Audubon Washington and partners paved way to establishing a 100 percent clean energy standard.