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New Plan Lays Out Path to Boost NYC’s Tree Canopy
Tree equity is increasingly important to decreasing heat and closing the nature gap in the nation’s largest city
May 22, 2026
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From the Magazine
An Ambitious Plan for Sea Level Rise Keeps Stalling. Can It Get to Higher Ground?
Managed retreat awaits funding and support in Warren, Rhode Island
March 9, 2026
When Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Science Meet, Good Things Happen
Tribal leaders and climate coordinators are working together to protect lands and waterways
March 17, 2026
The Winds of Clean Energy Keep Blowing
A new Rhode Island offshore wind farm brings the country one step closer to a renewable energy future
March 16, 2026
The Solar Industry Has Been Bogged Down by Red Tape. Digital Tools Are Changing That.
These new technologies are making it easier to power up via the sun
March 15, 2026
Feature Stories
The Tijuana River Sewage Crisis is One of America’s Longest-Lasting Public Health Calamities
Political gridlock has allowed the situation to worsen for decades
February 13, 2026
Public Lands Are on the Line
Trump and his allies are targeting our shared, wild spaces for extraction
September 8, 2025
Alaskan Tribes and Activists Are Ready to Resist Ambler Road, Again
The proposed route would slash through pristine Indigenous land
March 25, 2025
The Hog Industry's Great Biogas Boondoggle
CAFOs are jumping on the renewable energy bandwagon
June 11, 2024
Politics & Policy
Indiana Communities Suffer Under Trump’s Coal Ash Rollback
A rule proposed this spring threatens decades of progress cleaning up coal’s toxic byproducts
May 19, 2026
ICE Operations Around Public Lands and Other Spaces Keep Visitors Away
Minnesota residents describe avoiding parks after Operation Metro Surge
May 18, 2026
Federal and State Leaders Turn Their Backs on Pollution Monitoring
Local community members are stepping in to fill the void left by federal and state governments
May 11, 2026
Republicans in Congress Push “Climate Shakedown” Bill That Permanently Shields Big Oil From Accountability
Climate advocates say the new bill would give the fossil fuel industry a "get out of jail free card"
May 6, 2026
Climate & Energy
New Plan Lays Out Path to Boost NYC’s Tree Canopy
Tree equity is increasingly important to decreasing heat and closing the nature gap in the nation’s largest city
May 22, 2026
The Second Life of an EV Battery
These automakers are giving EV batteries a second chance at powering the shift to renewables
May 21, 2026
Is a Perfect (Fire) Storm Brewing for 2026?
Wildfire season is here. What does it mean for people who live in the West?
May 14, 2026
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Environment, Explained
How to Choose Last-Minute Flowers This Mother’s Day
These alternatives to traditional stem-cut flowers are ethically sourced and reduce emissions
May 10, 2026
Cute, Cuddly, and Wild: It’s Coyote Puppy Season
And they’re denning in a city near you
April 30, 2026
A Room-by-Room Guide for Going Plastic Free
And other tips for living a more sustainable life
April 9, 2026
What Not to Do When Creating Space for Wildlife
Experts give their advice for helping species thrive this spring
April 6, 2026
Joy & Wonder
Time Outdoors Is the Answer to the Mental Health Crisis We See in Kids Today
Nature is calling, but our kids are wearing noise-canceling headphones. We can help them listen.
May 12, 2026
Ready for Less Screen Time and More Nature Time? Try WWOOFing.
A network of organic farms offers volunteers a chance to connect with the land, and one another
April 28, 2026
Glowing Plankton Light the Way
A nighttime kayaking trip leads to a world of one-cell wonders
April 26, 2026
4 National Parks to Visit on Earth Day and Beyond
These protected public lands are perfect for spring and summer exploration
April 22, 2026
Culture & the Arts
17 Empowering Earth Month Reads for Kids
Grounded in real science, these picture books will spark wonder—sans climate anxiety
April 23, 2026
Art Can Help Us Form a Deeper Connection to the Planet
Environmental art exhibits and installations to visit during Earth Month and beyond
April 19, 2026
We Mindlessly Interact With Plants Every Day. Here’s How to Do It Intentionally.
Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob S. Suissa offer 101 ways to rediscover the familiar with “Let’s Botanize!”
April 5, 2026
How Pixar Got the Science Right in Hoppers
Meet the researcher who informed the writers about beaver behavior and threats to their habitat
March 24, 2026
Multimedia
The Past, Present, and Contested Future of LNG Terminals Along the Gulf Coast
Gas export terminals have hollowed out communities in Texas and Louisiana—but some residents are fighting back
December 14, 2024
Free Shipping Isn’t Free for Everyone
Online retailing delivers a public health problem
September 12, 2022
A Battle for the Future of the Great Lakes
A pipeline carrying Canadian tar sands crude has already leaked a million gallons. These are the resisters dedicated to shutting down Enbridge Line 5.
March 16, 2023
The Second Life of an EV Battery
