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Climate and Culture: a Conversation at Spring Creek Prairie

Climate and Culture: a Conversation at Spring Creek Prairie

Wind Energy

Wind Energy

Solar Energy

Solar Energy

Wetlands and Climate Resilience

Climate Resilience

The Great Plains wetlands are carbon sinks – natural systems that actively pull carbon dioxide from the air and store it in plants and soil.
Audubon's Climate Initiative

Audubon's Climate Initiative

Audubon taps into people’s love of birds to protect them from climate change.
Audubon's Climate Initiative

Audubon's Climate Initiative

Audubon taps into people’s love of birds to protect them from climate change.

In Nebraska, an entirely public power state, Lincoln Electric System (LES) moved forward as a leader for reducing carbon emissions. They have officially announced their goal to reach net-zero by 2040.

"After participating in a year-long educational series on establishing a new carbon reduction goal and soliciting public opinion at the beginning of the month, the LES Administrative Board adopted a 100% net decarbonization goal by 2040 during its Nov. 20 meeting. LES acknowledges that the emissions of greenhouse gases from fossil fuel-fired power generating plants contribute to increased concentration levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, which in turn contributes to climate change. The Board adopted this goal in response to the risks associated with climate change."

Audubon Nebraska Executive Director Kristal Stoner, Wachiska Audubon and Rábago Energy LLC collaborated to gather public support and provide technical expertise. 

Audubon is thankful to the Board for making this decision in the fight against climate change. 

Posted by on Monday, December 7, 2020 - 22:58
Bipartisan Bill Will Help Cut Pollution While Helping Farmers, Foresters, and Wildlife

Bipartisan Bill Will Help Cut Pollution While Helping Farmers, Foresters, and Wildlife

— The legislation helps the agriculture and forestry industries naturally remove carbon from the atmosphere, creating a cleaner future for birds and people.
Platte River Program Passes House and Senate

Platte River Program Passes House and Senate

— The Platte River Recovery Implementation Program (PRRIP) Extension Act was introduced on Monday, December 16 through the “Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020.” The extension passed the House in a 280-138 vote and passed the Senate 71-23 today.
Audubon Nebraska Fights for Whooping Cranes by Supporting Lawsuit

Audubon Nebraska Fights for Whooping Cranes by Supporting Lawsuit

— Audubon joins in amicus brief supporting lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning threats to migrating Whooping Cranes.