Audubon: Global Warming

Global warming is the biggest environmental threat of our lifetime.
The time to act is now!

Leading scientists around the world agree that man-made greenhouse gases from fossil fuels are causing global warming. Effects are already being seen worldwide. And long-term consequences are devastating, pointing to a darker future each day we fail to act.

But if each of us takes action — in our homes, in our communities, and in our nation — there is still time to reduce global warming pollution and help safeguard our environment for birds, wildlife, and our children.

Get the facts: Learn the basics on global warming, from impacts and results, to causes and solutions.

Impacts on Birds & Wildlife: Like canaries in the coal mine, birds are an important indicator of our planet's health. See how Global Warming is affecting bird species and other wildlife. Check out Audububon's Birds & Climate Change online as well for even more details.

Be Part of the Solution: Every individual action counts. Learn how you can make energy conservation part of your daily life — and how it will help.

Speak out: Become an advocate for sound energy policy- in Washington, in your state and in your community.

Global Warming Quiz: Think you already know the facts from fiction? Take our quiz and find out!

Replacing ten 100W light bulbs with CFLs reduces the same amount of carbon dioxide that an SUV emits over a year over the course of the bulbs’ lifetime! Be sure to read the Global Warming factoid on each page to learn even more.