Audubon celebrates environmental writing at its preeminent Women in Conservation event. NEW YORK (May 14, 2026) – The National Audubon Society honored environmental journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Kolbert with the Rachel Carson Award at the Women in Conservation Luncheon, recognizing her influential work drawing attention to climate change and biodiversity loss. The Rachel Carson Award celebrates women who lead with vision and courage in shaping how the world understands environmental challenges and inspiring future champions for nature. “The Women in Conservation Luncheon brings together a community committed to advancing trailblazing, courageous women who are advancing conservation action and awareness through their work,” said Dr. Elizabeth Gray, CEO of the National Audubon Society . “Through the Rachel Carson Award, we recognize individuals like Elizabeth Kolbert, whose work has shaped public understanding of the most pressing environmental challenges facing our world.…