Climate Action

Birds tell us to act on climate

Sharp-tailed Grouse. Photo: Marti Phillips

Birds are telling us to act on climate. 

There is no path to stabilizing the climate without addressing biodiversity loss and dramatically changing how we produce electricity. Audubon believes that renewable energy and natural climate solutions have important roles to play in mitigating the impact of climate change—the single greatest threat to birds and other species.  

That's why Audubon Washington is focused on: 

  • Advocating for policies and programs that support the responsible buildout of the clean energy needed to power our economy, without sacrificing important natural and cultural resources. 
  • Working with our chapter network to use the best available science to provide input on clean energy project proposals so that impacts to birds and habitat are avoided, minimized, and mitigated.  
  • Ensuring resilient Puget Sound shorelines and estuaries that support marine and shorebird populations along Pacific Flyway migration routes. 
  • Increasing habitat protection and restoration in Washington’s shrub-steppe habitat which is especially vulnerable to a number of climate-risks, including fire. 
  • Building a stronger, more diverse force for advocacy on climate change, to advance solutions that address this growing threat.   
Advocacy
Advocacy

Advocacy

How we fight for birds.

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Natural Climate Solutions
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Natural Climate Solutions

Natural climate solutions as a win-win for birds and climate

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Renewable Energy: Siting it Right in the Columbia Plateau and Beyond
Conservation

Renewable Energy: Siting it Right in the Columbia Basin

Responsibly sited and operated clean energy will help protect birds from climate change

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Climate Action News Feed

Natural Climate Solutions
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Natural Climate Solutions

Natural climate solutions as a win-win for birds and climate

Clean transportation forum shows the way to the future
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Clean transportation forum shows the way to the future

Transportation is the #1 emitter of greenhouse gases, and we can make it clean

100% Clean Electricity Legislation Passes Washington State Senate in Historic Vote
AuduBlog

100% Clean Electricity Legislation Passes Washington State Senate in Historic Vote

March 1, 2019 — Today, the Washington State Senate voted to transition Washington to 100 percent clean electricity by 2045 on a 28-19 vote. This is the first of a suite of critical bills to address climate pollution to move this year.

House Committee and Regional Agency Take Action on Clean Fuels
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House Committee and Regional Agency Take Action on Clean Fuels

These developments indicate a Clean Fuel Standard will happen in Washington State.

Diverse Demand for 100 Percent Clean Electricity for Washington
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Diverse Demand for 100 Percent Clean Electricity for Washington

Senate Committee Chair Sen. Carlyle Indicates Intention for Swift Committee Action

November election did not temper voters' taste for climate action
AuduBlog

November election did not temper voters' taste for climate action

On the same day that Governor Inslee announced his bold climate priorities agenda for the 2019 legislative session, newly published exit polling from this November’s election shows that a large majority of Washington voters want climate action.

Audubon Washington Leads Advocacy for Climate Action in 2019 State Legislature
Press Center

Audubon Washington Leads Advocacy for Climate Action in 2019 State Legislature

— Supports 100 percent clean energy by mid-century through a 100% Clean Electricity Standard, a Clean Fuel Standard, and Enhanced Building Efficiency Standards.
Audubon Doubles Down on Support for Initiative 1631
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Audubon Doubles Down on Support for Initiative 1631

The voters of Washington State are poised to make history by embracing one of the strongest climate policies in the nation.

Audubon Washington Supports Initiative 1631
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Audubon Washington Supports Initiative 1631

— Organization stands firm in its resolve to support swift and effective climate action.
Audubon Joins Roundtable Discussion with Top Climate Leaders
Climate

Audubon Joins Roundtable Discussion with Top Climate Leaders

This month, Audubon Washington was invited to participate in a private roundtable discussion with the region’s top climate leaders to discuss how action we take in the Pacific Northwest can have a national impact.

Climate Sensitive Birds in Washington

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