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Bipartisan Legislation to Fund Wildlife Recovery Introduced in the U.S. Senate
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Bipartisan Legislation to Fund Wildlife Recovery Introduced in the U.S. Senate

The funding provided will benefit birds, other wildlife, and communities across the United States.

Lax Pesticide Policies Are Putting Wildlife Health at Risk, Experts Warn
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Lax Pesticide Policies Are Putting Wildlife Health at Risk, Experts Warn

Scientists and advocates say neonicotinoids—shown to harm bees, birds, and other wildlife—need tougher regulation. The U.S. EPA has a key window to take action in the next year.

The 2021 Audubon Photography Awards: Top 100
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The 2021 Audubon Photography Awards: Top 100

Scroll through these superb images that feature birds in all their varied glory, and find out the backstory behind each shot.

I'm Proud To Be Part of Your Flock
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I'm Proud To Be Part of Your Flock

An introduction to Elizabeth Gray, the first woman to hold the title president or CEO at Audubon.

Conservation Photography Is About More Than Pretty Pictures
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Conservation Photography Is About More Than Pretty Pictures

Even some photos that can’t be captured tell a powerful story.

Scientists Still Searching for the Pathogen Behind the East's Songbird Epidemic
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Scientists Still Searching for the Pathogen Behind the East's Songbird Epidemic

In a new report, experts ruled out a range of causes, but they still recommend taking down feeders until the source of the disease is identified.

The 2021 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners and Honorable Mentions
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The 2021 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners and Honorable Mentions

Thousands of people entered photographs and—for the first time— videos in this year’s contest. The finest images showed birdlife at its most tranquil, clever, and powerful.

Natural Climate Solutions Report
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Natural Climate Solutions Report

A new report from the National Audubon Society shows that important bird habitats are critical to reducing greenhouse emissions due to their ability to naturally store and sequester carbon. In Nebraska, this means maintaining and restoring grasslands while utilizing incentives for management and conservation.

“It’s a Win-Win”; The Growing Climate Solutions Act, a Bill for Farmers
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“It’s a Win-Win”; The Growing Climate Solutions Act, a Bill for Farmers

The Growing Climate Solutions Act (GCSA) was reintroduced to the Senate yesterday in a bipartisan effort to establish nationwide protocols to help farmers and ranchers adopt sustainable management practices while reducing greenhouse gas pollution.

A Year of the Pandemic: How Have Birds and Other Wildlife Responded?
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A Year of the Pandemic: How Have Birds and Other Wildlife Responded?

The slowdown in human activity—a period scientists are calling the “anthropause”—was a mixed bag for animals.

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