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The Overstory: Getting Out into Nature (Safely) Amid the Pandemic
Season Two, Episode Two
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The Overstory: Earth Day in the Time of a Pandemic
Season Two, Episode One
The Rebirth of the Food Sovereignty Movement
The pandemic is reviving the push for locally produced foods
Can Conservationists Think Bigger Than Preventing Extinction?
A new, aspirational framework from the scientists behind the “Red List”
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endangered species
Weaning Wyoming Off Fossil Fuels
Taxing wind can't make up the shortfall—the state might need (gasp!) an income tax
In “Nerve,” Eva Holland Boldly Investigates Fear
An adventure journalist explores the phobias that plague her
What If I Can't Go Outside Anymore?
If you can't be at home in nature, you can find nature at home
In this story:
coronavirus
ICYMI: Mining the Moon, Virus Hits NYC, Pandas Want Privacy & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
As National Parks Remain Open, Staffers Worry They Are at Risk
Department of Interior leadership sends conflicting signals
A Pilot Program in Detroit Is a Step Toward Energy Justice
A Michigan utility offers energy efficiency retrofits for low-income families
Wenden Residents Unite Behind “No Smelter Here” Campaign
Activists are fighting to block a proposed polluting smelter plant in Arizona
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mining
6 Animal Webcams to Watch During Quarantine
Bears and puffins and jellyfish, oh my!
3 Simple Clothing Repairs You Can Do Right Now
It’s remarkably easy to extend the life of your garments
8 Slideshows to Soothe Your Soul (and Help With Homeschooling)
Sierra dug into the archives for photos that celebrate nature
What's the Carbon Cost of Your Quarantine Binge-Watching?
Here's how Netflix and other streaming giants are trying to chill
Trump Administration Dumps Clean Car Standards for Dirty Air
The administration finalizes its long-awaited rollback of vehicle efficiency regulations
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vehicle standards
ICYMI: Wash Your Hands, Dirtier Cars, Propping Up Oil and Coal & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
Blame It on the Farm Too
Bats and bad ag share responsibility for the coronavirus
April Stargazing: Planetary Quarantine
Gazing into space reminds us just how alone—and connected—we really are
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astronomy
The Science of Staying Safe
Stay quarantined, wear a mask, treat yourself good
