As winter transitions into spring, careful listeners might notice the buzzy “peent, peent” call of the male American Woodcock in the evening. The sound, part of the bird’s courtship display, is...
Beach-nesting and other coastal birds have begun laying eggs along Florida's coasts and on rooftops in coastal areas. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for these vulnerable species, as...
The USDA's plan to integrate systems is good in theory, but more is needed—and giving the work to Peter Thiel's company is a big mistake.
We cannot fully understand our country and climate without publicly accessible and accurate historical and scientific information.
As climate impacts intensify, so does the legal push to hold polluters accountable, protect vulnerable communities, and enforce environmental laws. And in these legal cases, science is key. Because science can’t present itself on the stand, scientists are essential to give scientific results a voice. But in courts, scientists must be able to communicate their
Climate change litigation must climb many mountains to advance justice and reshape human behaviors for the well-being of people and our planet. On this long, arduous journey, litigants, lawyers, scientific witnesses, and judges face challenges of communicating across disciplines. UCS’s new resource Climate Science in Legal Contexts: A Glossary of Key Terms for Lawyers makes
GARNER, NC—Audubon North Carolina is pleased to welcome John DeLuca as our new Director of Conservation. From coastal habitat protection to urban forestry campaigns, DeLuca will ensure our...
A new report finds 325 migratory fish species in urgent need of help, including some of the world’s most iconic freshwater giants.
Last year, the Audubon Photography Awards expanded to include the South American countries of Colombia and Chile. The additions proved an immediate boon for everyone: Not only were the awards...
Nations’ stores of petroleum can dampen price shocks in the short term, but as reserve supplies dwindle, economic pain may continue.
When you’re inside a vortex, your body experiences things the news cameras can’t capture.
Florida Scrub-Jays are birds of strong opinions. They live only in Florida, they breed only in the Florida scrub habitat, and they can survive only in habitat that has been kept open by fire (or...