The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Bacteria to the Rescue
Can microscopic creatures help get rid of humanity’s huge pile of plastic?
Lands & Waters: Science
Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins and Seals Are at the “Pointy End” of Climate Change
A new study offers worrying signs for a warming planet
The Final Flight of a Queen
An aging bumblebee queen sparked a Facebook post that captured the hearts of millions
This Ecologist Is Rewriting the Story of California Landscapes
Redwood trees hold secrets in "fairy rings"
Tree DNA: For Conservation, For Solving Crime
Plant genetics can help solve cases of poaching and illegal logging
Climate Change Threatens Florida's Corals in Water and on Land
With stronger hurricanes, Florida's coral scientists are conducting more emergency evacuations
Rehoming Seattle’s Purple Martins
Washington State balances critical coastal remediation projects with conserving a beloved, vulnerable bird
It’s Not Your Imagination: Migrating Birds Talk to Each Other
A new study proves birds communicate between and within their families
The Songs of Ancient Trees
Rediscovering the forgotten apple trees of the Manzano Mountains
Community Science Ignites Hope for Bumble Bee Conservation
Local conservationists are collecting important data that help researchers and land managers protect the bees
