Latest Updates
We're Skiing That?
Learning how to survive steep stuff in the Sawtooths
A Matter of Survival
How big solar plants can save the planet without killing this desert tortoise
Old MacDonald's Carbon Footprint
Beef is the big bugaboo when it comes to climate-altering foodstuffs--but that's only because we eat so much of it
In this story:
agriculture
Thou Shalt Not Smite Thy Manatee
Local politicians in Florida use the bible to argue against manatee protections
In this story:
oceans
Eric Larsen, Polar Explorer
The first person to have reached the South Pole, the North Pole, and Mt. Everest's summit within the span of one year
In this story:
adventure
Ghost Bird
In deep Antarctica, a surprising snow kestrel appears
Bering Sea Science Camp
Aleut students from Kodiak and Old Harbor go to 'science boot camp'
Explore Corkscrew Peak, Death Valley National Park
With each new plateau, the canvas changes color
How the Coal Industry Poisoned Your Tuna Sandwich
U.S. coal-fired power plants pump more than 48 tons of mercury into the air each year
Seeking Higher Ground
In the mountains of Idaho, a group of injured war vets seek relief from wounds—some obvious, some invisible.
Lighting the Way
The most committed colleges regard sustainability as a social movement
In this story:
cool schools
The Nonconformist Class
Going green may finally be "normal," but some schools with eco-agendas remain miles from mainstream
Making the Reservation
Architecture students head to Bluff, Utah, to build Earth-friendly homes for Navajo in need
Welcome to the Jungle
Bali's Green School wants to change the way kids learn: "Our students will have a soul."
A Semester in the Woods
Students swap cell phones and indoor plumbing for handwritten letters and a composting toilet named Clive
Solar's Moment in the Sun
Institutional investors see such a bright future in solar power that they're willing to finance the panels on your rooftop
Cool Schools 2011 Full Ranking
The complete list of Sierra's 2011 Cool Schools participants
In this story:
cool schools
The Magazine of The Sierra Club