Beavers Are Firefighters Who Work for Free Is it time to rethink beaver relocation bans? By Lucy Sherriff May 4, 2021 In this story: science, indigenous communities, wildlife, animals, politics
Idaho Legislature Sets Sights on Wolf Extermination New bill would allow for 90 percent of wolves in the state to be killed By Lindsey Botts May 3, 2021 In this story: wolves, endangered species
19 Gifts That'll Make Mom (and Mother Nature) Smile Sierra's 2021 Mother's Day Gift Guide By Katie O'Reilly May 2, 2021 In this story: holidays, buyers' guide
Shredding as a Path to Community Development Boom times for mountain biking means towns are investing in cycling trails By Conor Mihell May 2, 2021 In this story: biking
May Stargazing: Water Is Life We search the cosmos for this essential ingredient while abusing it on Earth By Jeremy Miller May 1, 2021 In this story: astronomy
ICYMI: Songbird Smuggler, Bad Beer & Where’s the Beef? By Paul Rauber April 30, 2021 In this story: climate change
A Bold Action Plan for a Stable Climate Here’s what it’ll take to make Biden’s US climate ambitions reality By James Steinbauer April 30, 2021 In this story: climate change, clean heat
Who Wants More ATVs? Californians are paying for a controversial plan to woo off-road vehicles By Anrica Deb April 29, 2021 In this story: science, public lands, state forests, national parks
Two Cheers for California’s Fracking Ban Gavin Newsom did what no other oil-state governor has—but more is needed By Judith Lewis Mernit April 28, 2021 In this story: methane gas, fracking
Plant a Tree This Arbor Day Nine tips for optimal planting and celebrating By Lydia Lee April 27, 2021 In this story: gardening, holidays
Edgar McGregor Loves His Local Park The 20-year-old climate activist picked up trash until there was none left By Nicole Pollack April 26, 2021 In this story: activism
“My Octopus Teacher” Isn’t the First Oscar-Worthy Wildlife Flick Check out six Academy Award–winning documentaries starring animals By Phillip D. Duncan April 25, 2021 In this story: film
President Biden, Live Up to Your Commitments and Shut Down DAPL The Dakota Access Pipeline and other climate-destroying projects have to go By Cathy Collentine April 24, 2021 In this story: pipelines, oil, Dakota Access Pipeline, NoDAPL
Long-Lasting Health Impacts of DDT Highlighted in New Study Report shows a critical need to study other pesticides and chemicals By Carey Gillam April 23, 2021 In this story: pesticides, health
ICYMI: Biden Steps Up, Sturgeon Sighting & GOP Targets Protesters A weekly roundup for busy people By Paul Rauber April 23, 2021 In this story: climate change
This Earth Day, Read Your Way to a Leaner, Greener Lifestyle Sustainability guides—old and new—that inspire Sierra staffers By Wendy Becktold , Jonathan Hahn , Katie O'Reilly , Paul Rauber , Heather Smith April 22, 2021 In this story: books, earth day
Regenerating Earth: Shifting the Narrative About Nature Science museums can help grow the movement for a thriving future By Scott Sampson April 22, 2021 In this story: climate change
How Not to Be a “Wishcycler” Tips for responsible recycling and minimizing your waste By Jessian Choy April 21, 2021 In this story: earth day, recycling, books, Ms. Green
Millions Breathe Dirty Air as Climate Change Makes Air Quality Worse People of color are 3x more likely to live in the most polluted counties By Jonathan Hahn April 21, 2021 In this story: health, climate change, air, environmental justice, racial justice
Time to Put Up or Shut Up Biden’s climate summit is a key test for meeting the Paris Agreement goals By James Steinbauer April 20, 2021 In this story: climate change, federal policy, earth day