Alisa Opar

Alisa Opar

Alisa Opar is the articles editor at Audubon magazine. Follow her on Twitter @alisaopar.

Articles by this Author

Thawing Permafrost in the Arctic Will Speed Up Global Warming
Published: May-June 2010

Could the wholesale melting of the Arctic trigger a series of catastrophies?

The Amazing Diversity of Pigeons
Published: 05/21/2012

Studying pigeon diversity could shed light on how various traits have evolved in wild birds. 

Protecting Birds and Caribou from Drilling in the Arctic
Published: 06/04/2012

A management plan for the NPR-Alaska could help balance oil production and conservation.

Out of the Shadows: Black Swifts, North America's Most Mysterious Birds
Published: September-October 2012

Solving the mystery of one of the most elusive birds on earth. 

Exclusive Interview: Obama Defeats Romney, Says We Must Tackle Climate Change
Published: 11/07/2012

President Obama provides written answers to 10 critical questions about the environment.

Tracking Birds to Stop the Spread of Disease
Published: 04/05/2013

Innovative new programs detect outbreaks faster than ever before.