re: the hottest month that humanity has experienced in 120,000 years

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It's a record that no one wanted broken: Earth likely just had its hottest month in 120,000 years. And it's not just people who are feeling the impacts. Birds like the American Goldfinch are suffering through this extreme heat—and if we fail to take immediate climate action, they may not survive much longer.

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American Goldfinch.

Amidst blistering heat waves, birds are counting on you

Dear KAREN, Before the month was even over, scientists were already calculating that July 2023 would be the hottest month on record—and likely the warmest month that humanity has experienced in 120,000 years. For birds like the American Goldfinch who dehydrate quickly, these unprecedented temperatures are nothing short of life-threatening. We must protect vulnerable birds and the places they need to survive. That's why we're asking dedicated bird lovers like you to start an annual donation. Thanks to a group of generous donors, your first gift will be matched, up to $5,000, to protect climate-vulnerable birds like the American Goldfinch. Your annual gift will renew automatically each year, providing uninterrupted resources our teams can depend on in their work year after year.

Scorching temperatures—caused by a combination of this year's El Niño event and human-caused changes in climate—continue to rise. But if we act now, we can help vulnerable birds like the American Goldfinch survive this code-red emergency. With support from bird lovers like you, we are pushing for the large-scale change it will take to ease habitat loss and help reverse the climbing temperatures of the climate crisis. We've also set ambitious, measurable goals to play a significant part in changing our planet's carbon trajectory. Together, these efforts will provide critical habitat for birds, help mitigate the impacts of climate change, and contribute to the health of our planet.

Climate-vulnerable birds need your help today

The American Goldfinch has already lost over a quarter of their populations since 1966

Severe heat waves are predicted to increase in intensity, frequency, and duration in the coming years

With 3 billion birds lost in the last 50 years, we must do all we can to protect the species that remain

With more than a century of expertise on our side, we know what it takes to protect critical species like the American Goldfinch. All we're missing is you. Please join us with an annual recurring donation right away while your first gift will be matched, up to $5,000, for birds and the places they call home. Sincerely, National Audubon Society

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Photo: Nikki Buchalski/Audubon Photography Awards. Illustrations: American Goldfinch; Lesser Goldfinch; Cactus Wren

 

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