The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Will Climate Change Foul the World Cup?
From heat exhaustion to cities’ overloaded electrical grids, extreme weather threatens the future of soccer
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Montana’s 2026 Fire Season: Puzzling Winter, Meet Potential Powder Keg of a Summer
The Big Sky State offers a lens into what could be an epic wildfire season nationwide
Gardening Just Got Wilder
“Chaos gardening” offers a cheaper and cheerful alternative to traditional planting
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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
The Second Life of an EV Battery
These automakers are giving EV batteries a second chance at powering the shift to renewables
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Nature’s Helpers
A Washington island showcases a new form of conservation
Indiana Communities Suffer Under Trump’s Coal Ash Rollback
A rule proposed this spring threatens decades of progress cleaning up coal’s toxic byproducts
ICE Operations Around Public Lands and Other Spaces Keep Visitors Away
Minnesota residents describe avoiding parks after Operation Metro Surge
As the Worm Turns, So Do We
Climate change is shuffling the worms beneath our feet
Bridger Pipeline Is the Latest Attempt to Revive the Keystone XL “Zombie Project”
Its proposed expansion could impact fragile ecosystems and Indigenous rights
Is a Perfect (Fire) Storm Brewing for 2026?
Wildfire season is here. What does it mean for people who live in the West?
New Science Recognizes the Plight of Emperor Penguins
Advancements in research reveal that this species faces a dire future in a warming world
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.
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
How to Choose Last-Minute Flowers This Mother’s Day
These alternatives to traditional stem-cut flowers are ethically sourced and reduce emissions
Food Rescues Step In as Communities Face Slashed SNAP Benefits
After Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act led to the largest cut in SNAP history, these organizations are helping combat food insecurity
Where Have All the Bees Gone?
The mystery surrounding a mass die-off frustrates beekeepers and the bee industry
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"
Data Centers Have a PFAS Problem
While air and noise pollution are common concerns, little is known about PFAS contamination from the AI buildout
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The US-Israel War on Iran Has Precipitated the Biggest Energy Crisis Since the 1970s
But this time, countries are plotting a course away from oil, gas, and coal to renewable energy
