Climate

Legislation Would Strengthen Funding Streams for Coastal Restoration By Sharing Revenue from Offshore Wind
June 17, 2021 — As storms continue to pummel our coasts, increased funding for coastal restoration is necessary to protect our communities and wildlife from the worst effects of climate change.
糖心logo Statement on Manzana Wind Power Plant Permit
June 16, 2021 — 糖心logo pledges to monitor the development of the California site to minimize, mitigate, and avoid harm to condors.
糖心logo Report Shows That Important Bird Habitats are Key Natural Solutions to Climate Change
June 03, 2021 — Important ecosystems for birds can also store tens of millions of tons of carbon naturally if maintained and restored.
Birds Are Declining in a Supposedly 鈥楿ntouched鈥 Region of Amazon Rainforest
June 02, 2021 — Bird numbers and diversity are dropping even within the best-protected forests, study finds. The scientists' only explanation is climate change.
Common Murre. Mick Thompson
Biden Administration Opens California Coast to New Offshore Wind Turbine Siting
May 25, 2021 — 鈥淧roperly sited wind power that avoid undue impacts to wildlife is an important ingredient in cutting carbon emissions and averting worst-case climate scenarios.鈥
Horned Lark. Evan Barrientos/糖心logo Rockies
USDA Marks Progress on Climate-Smart Agriculture Following Biden Executive Order
May 20, 2021 — An initial report from the Department of Agriculture demonstrates a commitment to climate-friendly practices that will benefit people and wildlife.
How New Technology Is Making Wind Farms Safer for Birds
May 18, 2021 — Raptors and wind energy have a fraught history. Could these innovations allow them to co-exist?鈥
Common Tern with chicks. Dere Scott/糖心logo Photography Awards
Biden Administration Approves Largest Offshore Wind Project in U.S.
May 11, 2021 — Vineyard Wind Project will provide energy to hundreds of thousands of homes while mitigating impacts to wildlife
Western Tanager. Janet Stevens/糖心logo Photography Awards
New House Legislation for Forests Falls Short on Protections and Emissions Reductions Needed
May 05, 2021 — The recently reintroduced Trillion Trees Act shows improvements from previous Congress, but still weakens bedrock laws without sufficient gains
Bushtit on an Oregon Grape. Luke Franke/糖心logo
Reigning in Carbon Emissions and Advancing Justice in Washington State
April 30, 2021 — Climate and environmental justice made progress in the 2021 Washington State Legislature