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
Working Lands

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

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
AuduBlog

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
Press Center

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.

Coal Export
Climate

Coal Export

Help us move beyond coal and toward a green energy future.

Oil Transport
Climate

Oil Transport

An increasing threat through our communities and along our waterways.

Birds and Climate Change
Climate

Birds and Climate Change

Audubon science tells us a warming planet is the number one threat to birds.

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Climate Sensitive Birds in Washington

How you can help, right now