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While Extreme Heat Bakes the US, Utah Moves to Protect the Fossil Fuel Industry
A new law shields polluters from accountability for planet-warming emissions
April 17, 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
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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
The Fight Against the Ambler Road in Alaska Is Far From Over
Despite a wave of recent victories for project proponents, numerous obstacles remain
April 12, 2026
Trump Uses “God Squad” to Slash Endangered Species Protections
The decision could defang the Endangered Species Act and condemn the world’s most endangered whale to extinction
April 7, 2026
Affordability and Race Play a Major Role in Whether People Live in Nature-Deprived Areas
A new report notes that access to nature is critical to human health and well-being
April 3, 2026
Shifting Border Wall Plans Threaten Big Bend Region
Covert plans to militarize remote parts of Texas could endanger fragile desert communities
April 2, 2026
Climate & Energy
While Extreme Heat Bakes the US, Utah Moves to Protect the Fossil Fuel Industry
A new law shields polluters from accountability for planet-warming emissions
April 17, 2026
When a Country Music Star Joins the Fight Against Coal
A proposed coal mine threatened the wild places Corb Lund grew up in. He decided to do something about it.
April 16, 2026
Coal Gasification Attempts a Comeback
The declining industry is looking for ways to revive itself
April 13, 2026
The Best Affordable Long-Range Electric Vehicles of 2026
EVs’ lower prices and longer ranges are making it easier to curb emissions
March 18, 2026
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Environment, Explained
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
The Trees That Grew Us
As Earth Month gets underway, a look back in time to how forests shaped us
April 1, 2026
What Is the Least-Toxic Flooring for My House?
Almost all building surfaces have toxic chemicals. Give the floor to these greener options.
August 10, 2025
Joy & Wonder
These Tiny Moths Likely Flew to Hawai'i 20 Times. How Did They Do It?
Leaf-roller moths colonized the archipelago before evolving into a dizzying array of species
April 13, 2026
Haven for Honeycreepers: A Visit to Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
This protected area provides important habitat for endemic wildlife and plants on Hawaiʻi Island
April 8, 2026
These Scientists Just Mapped Scorpion Hot Spots. Here’s Why You Should Care.
An international team working in Morocco produced findings that could have implications for public health
March 22, 2026
Reclaiming Black Joy in the Outdoors
A partnership between the Sierra Club and HBCUs Outside helps students of color lead in the outdoors
February 20, 2026
Culture & the Arts
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
How to Talk (and Listen) to Nature
Rosey Chan pairs natural sound with classical piano to help heal both people and the planet
February 11, 2026
Climate Change Is Reshaping How Much Chocolate Costs and What It’s Made Of
Prices are soaring, pushing chocolate makers to charge more and quietly change recipes
February 2, 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
When a Country Music Star Joins the Fight Against Coal
