The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Invasive-Grass Fires Are Not Just a Western Problem
A new study shows many species of invasive grasses are increasing wildfires
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Coal Ash Comeback
It’s headed back to drinking water and playgrounds, thanks to Trump’s EPA
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coal ash
Is Florida the Answer to California’s Fire Problem?
A visit to the state where almost every day is a fire day
ICYMI: New Delhi Smokes, Venice Floods, Whale Jail Closes & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
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climate change
New Roads in Tongass National Forest Could Harm Bears
The Trump administration is moving ahead with an ill-advised plan
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bears
Mexico’s “Jaguar Warriors” Risk Their Lives to Save Big Cats
A team of researchers grapple with poachers, loggers, and narcos to track jaguars
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endangered species
L.A.'s Transit Ridership Is Plummeting
Why is the City of Angels still struggling to shake off its smoggy image?
L.A.'s Transit Ridership Is Plummeting
Why is the City of Angels still struggling to shake off its smoggy image?
Triple Amputee Todd Love Climbs Mountains With Help From Friends
A veteran and his fellow marines rediscover the joy of a shared mission
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hiking
9 Ways to Drink Coffee Conscientiously
Minimize your morning Joe’s toll on the planet
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food and drink
5 Key Takeaways From Kentucky’s Election
Rural outreach helped oust America’s most unpopular governor
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politics
"Erosion" Is a Dance Between Despair and Resistance
Terry Tempest Williams's new book of essays chronicles environmental and personal losses
ICYMI: Firefighting Goats, Missing Whales & Candidates Galore
A weekly roundup for busy people
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climate change
Speaking Up on Behalf of Others
Tasnim Mellouli on trees, wetlands, and her Muslim faith
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activism
The Overstory: Rewilding Patagonia
Season One, Episode Eight
Life, Death, and the Border Patrol
These hikers leave water for migrants in the Sonoran Desert
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borderlands
Can Archaeology Help Us Save the Future?
Kathleen Jamie's "Surfacing" is a perfect smorgasbord of moments
For This Outdoor Drag Queen, the Trail Is a Runway
Instagram star Pattie Gonia celebrates self-acceptance in the backcountry
Don't Mess With Mama Bear
What to do when a hiking partner ignores the obvious
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survival tips
