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Bright-red illustration shows a teacher and six students looking out a classroom window at a wildfire burning across hills and homes.
Feature

From Drought to Deluge: What the LA Fires and Hurricane Helene Have in Common

It all comes down to physics

By Sarah Gottlieb  and Elliot Gottlieb

June 9, 2025

Illustration shows the front of a bookstore or newsstand and several animal characters reading. One newspaper says, "Scientists Find Plastic-Eating Bacteria" and another says, "Best Parasites of 2025." A sign out front says, "Help Wanted Planet Protectors."
Opening Remarks

To the Young (and Young at Heart), With Love

"Seedlings" is Sierra's first-ever issue for young readers

By Jessica Meskus

June 9, 2025

Photo illustration shows John Shell leaning on an artificial reef.
Treehugger

Fish Populations Were Declining in Alabama. This Boy Scout Did Something About It.

A disappointing fishing trip inspired him to start the Eagle Reef project

By John Shell

June 10, 2025

Students and adults from CRETF wearing black pants and dark-blue tops walk up the steps of the New York State Capitol.
Notes from Here & There

Young Activists Are Learning to Lobby Politicians for Better Climate Education

In New York, high schoolers head to the statehouse to speak truth to power, getting a hands-on lesson in how hard that can be

By Marlowe Starling

June 2, 2025