The Magazine of The Sierra Club
ICYMI: Condor Convention, Multiplying Heat Domes, Shark-Hunting Drones & Tioga Road Finally Opens
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The Art of Modern Foraging
Your next big discovery could be right in your backyard
A Rare Legless Lizard Could Stop Oil Drilling in Its Tracks
The legal status of the Temblor legless lizard threatens industry’s free rein
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endangered species
Endangered Gibbons and the Village That Loves Them
For generations, the Garo people of Selbalgre have learned about sustainability from their friends in the forest
Biomass Boondoggle?
Energy wildcatters are looking to turn woody forest refuse into biofuel, hydrogen, or whatever will capture generous federal incentives
Bringing Back Monarchs One Ranch at a Time
Ole Schell is helping to revive a once epic population of monarchs
Good Sport
A green sea turtle photo-bombs a triathlon in Hawai'i
ICYMI: Hottest Average World Temp, Bathtub Florida, No More US Chemical Weapons & Birds Go Totally Metal
A weekly roundup for busy people
How to Regreen Chicago (and Other Cities)
This local nonprofit has big dreams of a new Chicago
Giant Armadillos Were Destroying Beehives in Brazil
New tools help a community coexist with the natural world around it
Can Conservation Be Compassionate?
Animal welfare and conservation are often at odds. But some scientists think they can find common ground.
Driving Less May Be As Easy As Riding a Bike—A Big Electric One
Cargo e-bikes are catching on and could curb US car emissions
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electric vehicles
The “Bear Aware” Movement Takes Hold in Montana
A small Montana town and popular tourist stop is on its way to becoming the state’s first “bear-smart community”
In Search of the Tarantula "Mate-Gration"
Researchers dig for the secrets of arachnids in Colorado
Let's Make an Inflation Reduction Act Deal
Uncle Sam is handing out free money for you to electrify your life. Here's how to get your share.
Safer, Greener Textiles and How to Vet Ecolabel Certifications
A search for less-toxic fashion, linens, and furnishings
A Parent Looks for Solace During the Pandemic
Kate Zambreno wrestles with collective grief in "The Light Room"
The Fungus Among Us
Fungi steal the show in Emily Monosson's new book, "Blight"
How Can We Reclaim Our Sense of Wonder?
Camille T. Dungy lifts up the awe of the mundane in her new book, "Soil"
