The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Nature—There’s an App for That
Seven tools to help ID plants, animals, and insects while sheltering in place
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technology
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Last Year Was the Deadliest for Environmental Activists, Defenders
Global Witness report paints grave picture of environmental activists
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environmental justice
iNaturalist Does More Than ID Plants
The citizen science app also helped one user find meaning during the pandemic
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science
Pandemics of Our Own Making
We must address our broken relationship with nature
August Stargazing: Comet Neowise, Instagram Star
The internet sensation will be visible until the middle of the month
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astronomy
ICYMI: Blue Lobster, Mystery Seeds, Coal Ice Cream & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
Are Menstrual Cups a Green Option for Managing Your Period?
Here's what you need to know
Why People of Color Often Feel Unsafe in the Outdoors
Racism surrounds some of the most beautiful corners of this country
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environmental justice
A Long Sunset for Big Oil
Even as Big Oil wanes, the industry’s toll on communities in the Permian Basin continues
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oil
There’s No Time to Waste in Bringing the Carbon Barons to Justice
Climate liability cases are gaining ground just as Big Oil is going broke
Yes, You Can Recycle Your Pizza Boxes
The world’s oldest recycling shibboleth bites the crust
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recycling
What Is the Safest Way to Wash Fruits and Vegetables During COVID?
You can't beat good old-fashioned cold, running water
How Are We Going to Fight Wildfires and COVID-19?
Short answer: We’re still figuring it out.
Could the Pandemic Greenify Comfort Food?
Plant-based food sales are soaring—and revealing veganism’s indulgent side
2020’s Winning Audubon Photos Capture the Remarkable Range of Avian Life
These bird shots are wild
ICYMI: Vanishing Bears, Multiplying Wolves, Scammed Taxpayers & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
We're Making Mosquitoes Long for Us
Climate change + urbanization = a thirst for human blood
Can We Render the Outdoors Truly Inclusive?
An equity consultant discusses how we might undo stereotypes and truly diversify
Alejandro Prieto’s Jaguar Story Celebrates Mexico’s Big Cats
The photographer hopes art will spur conservation
Activism 101 for Teenagers (and Those Who Love Them)
Jamie Margolin’s book is a useful how-to for budding activists
