The Magazine of The Sierra Club
These Indigenous Paddlers Are Advocating for Free-Flowing Rivers
Tribal-led activists stepped up at COP30 and have continued their movement here at home
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Zoologists Are Still Working Out Who’s Biting Us
Mosquitoes and other bloodsuckers play an important role. It's time we learned their names.
Trump’s Venezuela Takeover Is an Oil Trifecta Decades in the Making
Several oil companies have a direct stake in what plays out in the region
When Tiger Sharks Show Up to Hunt Seabirds, Other Sharks Steer Clear
Smaller Galapágos and gray reef sharks change their behavior, likely to reduce competition or out of fear
Saving One of America’s Most Imperiled Birds
The Florida grasshopper sparrow is rebounding thanks to the work of these conservationists
A “Call to Action” in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
According to the new book "The Problem With Plastic," collective action is key to solving the plastic crisis
This Species of Pine Tree Is Working to Save Itself From Blister Rust
Conservationists are helping support a tree known as “the water tower of the high mountain”
Risky Mining Could Power the Switch to Renewable Energy
Conservation groups and island nations question the promise of deep-sea mining
These Pacific Northwest Groups Feed the Region When It Needs It Most
How gleaners are reducing food waste and helping families make ends meet
Five Stories From 2025 Remind Us That Joy and Wonder Still Matter
Tired of doomscrolling and bad news? Here are stories that will leave you feeling inspired, in awe, or just plain happy.
This Easy Solution Could Prevent Whale Deaths
New on-demand fishing gear reduces harmful entanglements
Tapping Indigenous Knowledge Can Help Us Navigate a Changing Climate
Ancient language informs climate adaptation in the hottest region of the US
“Chasing Time” Chronicles James Balog’s Campaign to Document Glacier Loss
The sequel to Chasing Ice captures the closing chapter of the Extreme Ice Survey
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climate change
Loons Losing Out
A common piece of fishing gear is threatening one of America’s most beloved bird species
The Art of Activism
The Alaska Wilderness League's poster campaign highlights why the Arctic is worth protecting
Yellowstone in Winter
Guided cross-country skiing from a cozy base camp offers rare wilderness immersion
Fresh Food for Everyone
Soul Fire Farm is on a mission to eliminate racism in the food system
Rochester’s Inner Loop Meets Its End
The city looks to revitalize its core by filling in the highway that destroyed it
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urban planning
