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Ex-Black Panther Elaine Brown Has a Vision for West Oakland

By Aliyah Kovner October 6, 2015

In this story: gardening, green jobs, inspiring connections outdoors, activism

Artist rendering of future OAW development

Get Up Close to a Dragon's Blood Tree

October 6, 2015

In this story: photography

These spooky trees are endemic to the island of Socotra.

This Girl Scout Troop Leader Fights Pollution

By Wendy Becktold October 6, 2015

In this story: activism, women, profiles, children

These scouts take their promise to be stewards of the earth seriously.

Interns Are Sierra's Lifeblood

By Paul Rauber October 6, 2015

In this story: education

Sierra intern Jules Zucker races up the steps.

New Wind Technology is Powering the Not-So-Windy Southeast

By Wendy Becktold October 6, 2015

In this story: wind, technology

Iberdrola Renewables and Amazon Web Services break ground in an empty field in rural North Carolina.

Why You Should Visit Camp Denali

By Greg Benchwick October 5, 2015

In this story: camping, adventure, bucket list, dogs

Camping—or glamping—in the shadow of the mountain formerly known as McKinley.

Bugs Behind Bars

By Jake Abrahamson October 5, 2015

In this story: women, insects

An inmate finds solace breeding endangered butterflies.

Prison Ecology

By Dashka Slater October 5, 2015

In this story: environmental justice

Prison pollution: Not everyone can flee toxic hazards.

Native Alaskans Embrace Wind Power

Every day, the clean energy revolution is creating new jobs for American workers. As part of an ongoing series, Sierra asked one of them to tell us her story.

October 5, 2015

In this story: women, profiles, clean energy

The CEO of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. talks about wind energy and growing up Native

Manmade Beaver Dams Save Fish

By Tuck Russell October 5, 2015

In this story: wildlife, water

One of three beaver-dam analogues on the Scott River in Northern California.

Surviving a Fall Through the Ice

By Donny Roth October 5, 2015

In this story: survival tips, skiing, snow sports, adventure

Tips for what to do if you fall through ice.

6 Electric Wearables to Get You Outside

By Berne Broudy October 5, 2015

In this story: buyers' guide, adventure, technology

Get out and plug in with our favorite gadgets for fall.

Clean Energy From Unlikely Sources

By Eliza Strickland October 5, 2015

In this story: clean energy, technology

How water pipes, subway trains, and sewage treatment can provide clean power for the city above.

Rebirth of an Arizona Canyon

By Tim Vanderpool October 1, 2015

In this story: wilderness

Aravaipa Canyon recovered after a 2006 flood shredded the desert oasis.

How to Heal the Wounds of War

By Michael Brune October 1, 2015

In this story: military outdoors

The Sierra Club firmly believes in the healing power of wilderness.

Plants Can Detoxify TNT-Contaminated Soil?

By Will Carruthers October 1, 2015

In this story: science

Scientists are developing a super plant to help clean up military waste.

6 Food Subscriptions You Need

By Chelsea Leu October 1, 2015

In this story: food and drink

We went looking for companies that bring eco-ethics to your door along with the pasta and rosemary.

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want To Miss

By Will Carruthers October 1, 2015

In this story: astronomy

Is this the future? Water on Mars, portabella mushroom batteries and shrinking bee tongues.

Make a Playhouse From Cardboard

Convert a large box into the ultimate toy

By Wendy Becktold October 1, 2015

In this story: diy, recycling, children

With a little TLC, cardboard boxes can house a whole lot of fun.

Life, Death, and Winter

Tracking predators in Glacier National Park

Text and photographs by Aaron Teasdale October 1, 2015

In this story: adventure, wolves, hiking, wilderness

Frozen Kintla Lake, in Glacier National Park, is often littered with carcasses left by wolves.