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Don’t Believe the Hype: Burned Forests Are Often Full of Life
A slew of scientific studies show that wildland fire—including large fires—benefits spotted owls
Pipeline Blast Highlights Oil’s Achilles’ Heel
The Colonial Pipeline network’s most recent accident reminds us that our fossil fuel infrastructure is vulnerable
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pipelines
Hey Mr. Green! Why Are Some Recyclers No Longer Taking Plastic?
Mr. Green sleuths for the answer
Let's Celebrate the Environmental Progress Made During the Last Eight Years
Michael Brune on President's Obama's environmental record
Nature’s Operating Instructions
What happens when seven biomimicry teams compete for $100,000 to revolutionize the planet’s food systems?
Itty-Bitty Reindeer
Svalbard's diminutive reindeer—just the right size for a polar bear snack
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animals
Vote for Biodiversity
New research shows local ballot initiatives to preserve open land are great at preserving species, too
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politics
Coal-Country Scam
Coal companies devastate landscapes, go bankrupt, and stick taxpayers with the cleanup
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coal
Four Astronomical Highlights to Watch in November
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astronomy
6 Off-the-Plate Tools to Fuel your Vegan Lifestyle
Lifestyle tips for vegans and others looking to reduce reliance on animal-based products
Photos from the Front Lines of the Dakota Access Pipeline Resistance
Water protectors continue their defense in the face of police repression
FreeHouse Helps You Heed the Call of the Wild
The vacation-rental booking service lists off-the-grid properties where travelers can truly unplug
Can Peanut Butter Treats Delivered by Drone Save the Black-Footed Ferret?
A tasty vaccine against the plague might rescue America’s rarest—and cutest—mammal
Does Premium (High Octane) Gasoline Pollute Less Than Regular Gas?
Mr. Green delivers a high-octane response
Winter Hikes in Olympic National Park
A Sierra Club Outings leader suggests ways to find your own Square Inch of Silence
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national outings
3 Recipes to Help You Ward Off the Sniffles
Got a cold? Or just trying not to get one? These three recipes will bolster your immune system naturally
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food and drink
