MacEva Wright held our Stanback Fellowship and our National Environmental Leadership Fellowship. We sat down with her to discuss how her work has evolved after completing these fellowships one year ago. Read her interview: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/rcc-…

Do you have a story to tell about the environment? Submit your work to our Voices of Carson Storytelling Award! Submissions are due Dec. 31, 2026. Learn more: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/rach…

With red feet and a red mouth, our #BirdOfTheWeek is a stunner! The Pigeon Guillemot is a medium-sized coastal seabird found along the shores of the North Pacific. Learn more: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/bird…

In November 2025, rows of smokestacks began releasing hazardous chemicals into the air in Southaven, Mississippi. Just half a mile away, homes stood directly in the air pollution’s path. More: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/when…

It’s World Migratory Bird Day! Every fall, billions of birds take to the skies to migrate across North America and beyond. Their journeys are incredible, and you can help make them a little safer. Learn more ways to support migratory birds this season: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/five…

1000 Students. 16 Campuses. 1 Day of Action. In Sept., we led our first campus activation day for National Voter Registration Day, bringing voter education and registration resources to campuses nationwide. Learn more: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/rccs…

Our #BirdOfTheWeek loves to show off its tail feathers! Found in forests across the eastern United States, the Hooded Warbler is easy to spot thanks to its bright yellow cheeks and distinctive black hood. Learn more: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/bird…

Here’s what’s up this week in environmental news. Stay in the know: secure.everyaction.com/YPJW8…

Rachel Carson taught us that when we don't understand the full consequences of a new technology, the wise path is to pause and evaluate before the damage is done. Tell Congress to pause new AI data center construction until there are protections in place: rachelcarsoncouncil.salsalab…

We’re excited to welcome Pomona College and Pitzer College to the Rachel Carson Campus Network! Learn more: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/cata…

Our #BirdOfTheWeek is the now-extinct Carolina Parakeet, which was once widespread throughout the eastern U.S. Hunting, habitat loss, and other pressures drove its decline, and the last known captive bird died in 1918. More: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/bird… Photo: John James Audubon

What environmental stories are making headlines this week? Here’s your roundup of the news shaping our natural world. Stay up to date: rachelcarsoncouncil.salsalab…

Stronger coordination across levels of government can help ensure communities have the resources and support they need before, during, and after disasters. Read more: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/wp-c…

Today marks 64 years since the publication of Silent Spring, Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking book that sparked the modern environmental movement in the US. Pick up a copy and discover the words that helped launch a movement.

We’re proud to announce the first-ever Voices of Carson Storytelling Award! We invite college students to explore climate action, hope, and environmental justice through poetry, short stories, and essays. Submit by Dec. 31, 2026. Learn more: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/rach…

We are proud to announce that we just earned our Platinum Seal of Transparency from @CandidDotOrg! Keep up with our accomplishments on our #NonprofitProfile or support our work with a year-end donation today: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/dona…

You might spot our #BirdOfTheWeek, the common poorwill, looking as though it’s fast asleep during the winter. When food is scarce and conditions are harsh, it enters a state of torpor, dramatically slowing its metabolism to conserve energy. Learn more: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/bird…

AI, sea ice, and a new feline species? Get caught up on the latest in environmental news. Subscribe to e-news for more like this each week: rachelcarsoncouncil.salsalab…

Each year, 31 million individual boreal trees are harvested to supply the U.S. with toilet paper. Our latest report urges decision-makers to consider lower-impact alternatives, like bamboo and recycled products, to reduce pressure on boreal ecosystems: rachelcarsoncouncil.org/wp-c…

Earlier this month, we welcomed members of the GASA to learn about Rachel Carson’s life and her extraordinary contributions to environmental protection, which ended with a visit to Carson’s house in Maryland. Photo Credit: ©Global Academy of Science and Arts (GASA)