The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Enter MABA: Trump’s Version of Greenwashing
Critics say the Make America Beautiful Again commission will only act as cover for stripping public lands protections
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Are Health-Care Practitioners Prepared for Extreme Climate?
Medical professionals can better protect their patients by sharing lessons learned
Why the Shrinking Great Salt Lake Is a Public Health Crisis
Drought and overallocation of water lead to toxic dust that pollutes Salt Lake City communities
5 Great State and National Parks for Hiking This Summer
These parks (plus some other prime public lands) are perfect for trekking
Could AI Help Humanity Understand Whales?
This project hopes that decoding sperm whale sounds will boost conservation efforts
States Step In After the Supreme Court Puts Wetlands at Risk
A patchwork of protections emerges as only some states pursue them
Big Bend’s Burros Cause Delight and Frustration
A Texas community is split on what to do with its feral donkeys
What Can We Learn From Australian Wildfires?
Australia’s big trees have survived terrible fires. They have lessons for the American West.
Amid Soaring Heat, a Grand Canyon Icon Was Incinerated
As the planet gets hotter, public lands are more vulnerable
The Appalachian Trail’s First Female Solo Hiker Started a Hiking Legacy
Grandma Gatewood’s family still hikes the Ohio Buckeye Trail she established decades ago
Maine’s Heat Pump Boom Has Been Promising for Rural Workforce Development. Can It Last?
Uncertainties lie ahead as Maine approaches deadlines for heat pump installation and workforce growth
Bacteria to the Rescue
Can microscopic creatures help get rid of humanity’s huge pile of plastic?
Behold the Luna Moth
This insect is so cool, it was featured on a postage stamp
Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins and Seals Are at the “Pointy End” of Climate Change
A new study offers worrying signs for a warming planet
North Carolina’s Forests Face a Long Road to Recovery
The impact of Hurricane Helene will linger for years, but the region’s woods are resilient
Who Owns the Moon’s History?
Efforts begin to protect historical spots on the moon as companies seek to commodify the celestial body
Trump Administration Sets Stage for Attack on National Monuments
Here’s why the recent Department of Justice opinion on national monuments is likely to fail
Protecting the Apalachicola River
Fifth graders rally to keep oil drilling away from a beloved waterway
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act “Most Anti-Environment Bill in History”
The legislation is poised to decimate clean energy programs while giving tax cuts to billionaires
