The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Punk’s Not Dead, But This Turtle Is in Danger
The Mary River turtle is threatened, and a hairdo inspiration
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endangered species
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10 Thoughtful Gifts to Make Earth Day More Festive
Stuff that inspires environmental stewardship
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earth day
Should We Fear a New NAFTA?
Spoiler: Yes, it could be terrible for the climate.
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international climate policy, federal policy, politics, Industrial Transformation, clean energy
ICYMI: Global Cooling, Blame the Bullfrog, Brits Don’t Suck, & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
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climate change
What It's Like to Be an Environmental Defender in the Congo
Goldman Prize recipient Rodrigue Katembo tells of his job’s perils
Court Throws a Lifeline to Endangered Mexican Gray Wolf
Judge takes Fish and Wildlife Service to task for ignoring best available science
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wolves
Across the U.S., Climate Change Lawsuits Are Gaining Steam
Colorado communities join legal challenge to Big Oil as kids sue Florida
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climate change
North Carolina Needs More Wilderness
The Big Ivy watershed would be a good place to start
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saving wild places
First-Ever Agreement to Cut Global Shipping Emissions Finally Reached
Shipping industry comes up with a plan after multiple delays
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climate change
REI Rolls Out Tough Sustainability Standards for All Its Brands
The co-op is trying to avoid the “Nascar effect” of too many sustainability labels
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adventure
A Bear for All Seasons
Colorado's bears won't hibernate if humans keep the dumpsters overflowing
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bears
Which Coffee Is Better for Biodiversity?
A new study shows sun-loving robusta coffee doesn’t have to hurt biodiversity
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food and drink
Hit the Road With 10 Car Camping Must-Haves
Car camping and road trips go together like marshmallows and graham crackers
What Is Scott Pruitt So Afraid Of?
EPA chief’s paranoia reaches fever pitch—and jeopardizes agency’s future
ICYMI: Fluorescent Puffins, Pruitt’s Vengeance, Bitcoin Coal, & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
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climate change
National Park Service Announces Park Entrance Fee Increases
Interior chucks previous plan in favor of modest fee hikes
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national parks
After Soda Tax, Philadelphians 40 Percent Less Likely to Guzzle Sugar
It’s sweet news for public health—and potentially the environment
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food and drink
Did You Know that Gun Sales Fund State Wildlife Programs?
Taxes on firearms from the 1937 Pittman-Robertson Act help underwrite some state conservation efforts
Public Blasts Proposal for Oil and Gas Leasing Near Colorado National Park
The fate of lands neighboring Great Sand Dunes National Park is uncertain
Wildlife Opponent Appointed Seat as Director of Wildlife Policy
Environmental and conservation groups horrified by Zinke appointment
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politics
