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Audubon Florida Climate and Energy News Roundup Today we share a special Audubon climate roundup, with news about our new five-year plan for addressing climate, the Audubon Birds and Transmission Report, a hot-water record at Everglades Science Center, and more.

A seagrass bed in Florida Bay. Photo: Kelly Cox

Florida Keys' Record-high Water Temperatures Would Spell Disaster for Florida Bay Seagrasses Without Fresh Water Delivered Through Everglades Restoration From Audubon Florida “This week, the world gasped when South Florida’s coastal water temperatures reached the upper 90s °F, shattering records and shocking locals and visitors alike. The Audubon team at the Everglades Science Center has recorded water temperatures in Taylor Slough, part of Everglades National Park, for more than 30 years. The team saw temperatures climb to 96.7 °F on July 12—one of the highest recordings ever taken by Audubon in Florida. Long-term monitoring data is worth its weight in gold in situations like this. As temperature readings spike, Audubon researchers not only compare the heat with decades of prior data, but also capture emerging trends as a changing climate drives a new normal for South Florida.” Read the entire article.

Our Next Five Years of Climate Action From Audubon Magazine “Audubon’s Survival by Degrees report tells us birds face unprecedented threats from climate change across North America. According to the report’s science, by 2080, two-thirds of North America’s bird species may face unlivable conditions across their current ranges. The path to stabilizing the climate requires a dramatic change in how we produce electricity…The shift to clean energy and nature-positive markets presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that transcends political ideologies. It offers hope for a better future for both people and nature. It is essential that we prioritize this transition for the long-term survival of birds and, ultimately, for our own.” Read the entire article.

As Climate Impacts Loom, Audubon Calls for Rapid Expansion of Well-Sited Clean Energy Transmission From National Audubon Society “The National Audubon Society released a report today that addresses the importance of rapidly expanding electric transmission to meet climate goals while also protecting wildlife habitat. The report, Birds and Transmission: Building the Grid Birds Need, outlines the urgent need for additional transmission capacity, as well as the current scientific understanding of solutions to minimize risks to birds. By broadly identifying high-priority areas where transmission development and bird impacts overlap, the report suggests how collaborative planning efforts can responsibly upgrade the clean energy transmission grid to help protect birds and people from climate threats.” Read the entire article.

Innovative Natural Solution Improves Resilience in Northeast Florida From Audubon Florida “Florida’s climate is changing. From heat waves and forest fires to drenching rains and sunny day flooding, Floridians everywhere—from the Panhandle to the Keys, from our inland counties to our coastal cities—are already facing climate impacts… A living shoreline is an innovative, cost-effective solution to reducing erosion while restoring habitat. Across the state of Florida, the Shuck & Share program uses recycled oyster shells to create living shorelines through a community-based effort that will also improve resilience now and into the future.” Read the entire article.

July 2023—How Audubon Florida is Dealing with the Heatwave From Audubon Florida “With July 2023 ranking as potentially the hottest month ever recorded, the Audubon Florida team has gotten creative to ensure the safety and comfort of volunteers, visitors, residents, and fellow staff. Our staff and volunteers are our most precious resource, and with so many members of the team working outdoors on a regular basis, keeping everyone hydrated and protected from the sun is an important challenge.” Read the entire article.

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