Why you can trust us By Richard H. Gammon 3 MIN READBeing on the front lines of climate science research, I have struggled with how to share my fears about climate change publicly. According to Audubon research, more than half of North America’s bird species are at risk due to climate change. The effects of climate change will be long-lasting and devastating both to society and the natural world. Our neighbor to the north, Canada, has already made implementing a carbon tax a national priority. Washington’s carbon tax plan has opponents and proponents within the environmental movement.