The Magazine of The Sierra Club
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Environmental news roundup for short attention spans
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climate change
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Executive Producer Mike Gunton Talks About Planet Earth II
Find out why storytelling can be crucial to conservation—and catch a sneak peak into the second season of BBC’s blockbuster docu-series
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wildlife
Scott Pruitt Quotes John Muir. Muir Wouldn’t Like That.
Pro tip: If you’re going to quote conservation legends, make sure you’re not a “despoiling gainseeker and mischief-maker”
Republicans in Florida Want to Ban Fracking
Republican legislators have co-sponsored a statewide fracking ban bill—no catches, no loopholes. And environmentalists are thrilled.
A Dynasty at Risk
Another dismal population count puts the monarch butterfly closer to extinction
Lack of Funding, and Political Will, Threaten Restoration of the Everglades
A new report says efforts to restore the Everglades need to integrate more data about climate change
Hey Mr. Green! What Should I Do With Ashes From a Woodstove Fireplace?
Mr. Green gets hot on the trail
Powered by Pup
Skijoring may be the ultimate winter adventure for you and your dog
Ready to Join the Resistance? Here are 3 Online Tools to Help You Organize
You don’t need to be a professional activist to make a difference
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activism
7 Meals to Celebrate "Meatless Mondays"
Easy vegan-meal inspiration to help reduce your carbon footprint—and beat the Monday blahs
8 Interspecies Animal Relationships Prove That Love Is All You Need
In which curious animals model love, kindness, and companionship
Should I Replace My Volkswagen Diesel with a New EV or Used Gas-Powered Car?
Mr. Green digs in to the numbers
What You Need to Know When Buying Jewelry for Your Valentine
How mining and export practices for diamonds and pearls affect the human and natural environment
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oceans
Frogs Can Deliver a Real Tongue Lashing
A team of researchers set out to understand why frog tongues are so sticky
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wildlife
Outdoor Apparel Groups Push for a New Culture of Renewal and Reuse
Companies are embracing the circular economy—a boon for Earth and wallets
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recycling
This Land Is Our Land
How some pioneering Colorado farmers are modeling their operations after a Minnesota real estate cooperative
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agriculture
A Clean Environment Is a National Good
For decades, a careful balance has been struck between states' rights and federal policies intended to ensure a clean environment for all
It’s Time for Hikers and Hunters to Join Together
Our public lands are under threat. We need to pull together and stand up for what we share in common.
Hey Mr. Green! Am I Supporting Big Oil Companies by Buying Their Stock?
Mr. Green excavates the problem
Biking in a Winter Wonderland
Don’t let cold, sleet, or snow force you off your bike—here’s what you need to stay warm in the saddle throughout the year
