| The public has spoken! In just 60 days, more than 2.5 million comments were submitted by Americans across the country who love and cherish our national monuments, including more than 27,000 from Audubon members like you. Our national monuments safeguard our nation’s history, our culture, and our natural wonders. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has just announced public hearings about the national monuments in Nevada, New Mexico, and Oregon, so if you live in those states, be on the lookout for information from us about how you can participate. We expect DOI to announce its formal recommendations in late August—and you can be sure we’ll continue to advocate on behalf of the birds and wildlife who depend on these special places. Until then, thank you for participating in the public review process, which is one of the most important tools we have to defend our natural heritage. |
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| National Monuments such as Bears Ears protect vital habitat for Golden Eagles and other birds. |
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| Since last month’s dismaying news that the United States plans to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, 13 states and Puerto Rico have joined together in the U.S. Climate Alliance to continue working toward the agreement’s goals to cut carbon pollution. This week, Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper was the most recent to announce that that his state will work to meet these climate goals; the other states are: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. The state governors making these commitments include Republicans and Democrats, and their states produce about one-fifth of the nation’s current carbon emissions. In a parallel effort, more than 300 U.S. mayors have also committed to follow through on the goals of the Paris Agreement. These actions are encouraging news for birds and other wildlife affected by the changing climate. Read more. |
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| Scarlet Tanagers are among the 314 North American bird species threatened by climate change. |
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