David Yarnold: President and CEO of National Audubon Society | Campus Chapters and Shifting Ranges | Episode 008

National Audubon Society is known worldwide as a leader in bird conservation, and for good reason. Listen in to hear David Yarnold describe the steps that Audubon is taking to reach the next generation of conservation leaders through their brand new Campus Chapters program!  With as much diversity as birds bring to our planet it's no surprise that they're facing an equally diverse set of threats, but the biggest of them all is climate change. As the environment changes, species of birds that we hold dear to our hearts are being pushed out of their historic ranges. Check out THIS LINK to see what scientists predict will happen to your favorite species (try looking at the Common Loon!).   Here are some of our favorite quotes from this episode:  "The biggest threat to birds is the biggest threat to the planet, which is climate change." -David Yarnold  "By 2080 nearly half of America's [bird] species could lose more than 50% of their range. Is extinction likey for some of those species? Yeah probably. That's the bad news. The good news is there's a lot we can do about that." -David Yarnold  After we ask about his favorite bird: "That’s a bit like asking me to pick a favorite kid!" -David Yarnold  CLICK HERE to check out the beautiful purple gallinule!  CLICK HERE to learn what native plants you can grow to help your local bird population!  CLICK HERE to learn how you can become an advocate for birds!  CLICK HERE to start your own Audubon Campus Chapter!