The Magazine of The Sierra Club
The Overstory: Getting Out into Nature (Safely) Amid the Pandemic
Season Two, Episode Two
Lands & Waters: Parks & Wilderness
As National Parks Remain Open, Staffers Worry They Are at Risk
Department of Interior leadership sends conflicting signals
Ride Out the Coronavirus in Your Backyard, Not the Backcountry
Residents in gateway communities ask visitors to stay home
Stuck at Home? Visit These 5 National Parks Online.
These virtual tours let you explore nature from your couch
Is Pinon-Juniper Clearing Really the Answer to Sage Grouse Protection?
The BLM claims the massive razing of forest is in the service of conservation
Slash and Burn
Why is the BLM clearing vast swaths of piñon-juniper forests across the West?
Vandals in the Chapel
The Trump administration is targeting the Tongass National Forest
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public lands
Another Wilderness Bill?
Trump signed one for 3 million acres. The House wants 1.37 million more.
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public lands
Wrecking the BLM From Within
The Senate doesn’t even get to ask questions of bureau head
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public lands
The Fate of 23.8 Million Acres of Arctic Wilderness Is in Jeopardy
1.5 million acres were leased for oil in 2019—with more planned in the future
