Why home insurance rates are rising so fast across the US – climate change plays a big role
Insurers are raising rates quickly, and it’s not just in California and Florida. They’re often shrinking coverage at the same time.
The Kids Get It: Why Proposition 4 Is the Right Thing to Do
Climate change is here and it's costly; the alternative is investing today in resilience measures.
Three International Climate Priorities for UNGA and NYC Climate Week
The climate crisis is top of mind as the UN General Assembly meets during Climate Week. Here's what UCS Policy Director Rachel Cleetus wants world leaders to do about it.
EPA’s Office of Inspector General Criticizes the EPA Scientific Integrity Office
The Office of the Inspector General and the Scientific Integrity Office have very different roles in agencies and should coordinate as called for in the policy but independently fulfill their responsibilities.
Sharks and rays leap out of the water for many reasons, including feeding, courtship and communication
Breaching is one of the most spectacular behaviors among marine animals. A recent review shows that many shark and ray species breach, and identifies the most commonly hypothesized reasons.
Climate change is a pollution problem, and countries know how to deal with pollution threats – think DDT and acid rain
Pollution solutions start with public pressure, often in the face of industry pushback and slow-moving political responses.
Can you trust companies that say their plastic products are recyclable? US regulators may crack down on deceptive claims
As concern about plastic pollution mounts, the federal government is revising its standards for calling products recyclable. A recent fine against Keurig could be a sign of things to come.
Make Birds Feel at Home With a Brush Pile
A bruiser of a thunderstorm roared through my neighborhood recently, tearing down countless tree branches and even some hefty limbs. Along with the mushrooms that sprouted after the soaking rain, the...
Make Birds Feel at Home With a Brush Pile
A bruiser of a thunderstorm roared through my neighborhood recently, tearing down countless tree branches and even some hefty limbs. Along with the mushrooms that sprouted after the soaking rain, the...
Audubon Supports Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement in Arizona
**Este artículo se puede encontrar en español** Audubon supports the Yavapai-Apache Nation’s water rights settlement and pending legislation, the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement...
Audubon Supports Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement in Arizona
**Este artículo se puede encontrar en español** Audubon supports the Yavapai-Apache Nation’s water rights settlement and pending legislation, the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement...
A Time for Optimism
As we transition to fall, I am reflecting on the resilience and adaptability that define both nature and our work at Audubon. In July I found myself standing on the shoreline of Canada’s Lake...