Photos From Standing Rock After the Decision Photographer Brian Nevins captures a moment of victory for the Dakota Access Pipeline Resistance By Brian Nevins December 6, 2016 In this story: photography, activism, oil, NoDAPL, Dakota Access Pipeline
Announcing This Year's Eco-Champions The Sierra Club held its annual awards ceremony last September to honor people who protect the planet. December 6, 2016 In this story: activism
Oil From Deepwater Horizon is Found in Birds Research shows that oil from the big spill affected more than marine species. It also made it into the terrestrial food web. By Jason Daley December 6, 2016 In this story: animals, birds, oil
Dispatches From a Youth Delegate at COP22 An American activist reports from Marrakesh on election fallout, die-ins, and climate justice By Devi Lockwood December 5, 2016
5 Ways Not to Kill Cyclists Drivers! Avoid dents and scratches—and vehicular manslaughter charges—by following these simple tips By Paul Rauber December 5, 2016 In this story: biking, transportation
Field Notes from a Changing Arctic By Edward Struzik December 4, 2016 In this story: books, climate change
Got Eco Style? Check out Sierra’s Guide to 7 Standout Clothing Gifts By Emily Malter December 3, 2016 In this story: buyers' guide, fashion, shopping, holidays
December Observing Highlight: Dark Winter Skies And Bright Shining Stars By Kelly Kizer Whitt December 1, 2016 In this story: astronomy
Walking It Off Post-election reflections from the Sleeping Bear Dunes By Christopher Schaberg December 1, 2016 In this story: hiking, national parks
From Patoka to Cannonball A journey up the Dakota Access Pipeline By Winifred Bird and Cyrene Krey December 1, 2016 In this story: pipelines, NoDAPL, Dakota Access Pipeline
10 Nature-Themed Books to Give Kids of All Ages This holiday season, provide the budding environmentalist in your life with literary nourishment By Lela Nargi November 30, 2016 In this story: books, children
Sierra’s Holiday Gift Guide for the Babies and Toddlers in Your Life By Emily Malter November 29, 2016 In this story: buyers' guide, shopping, holidays
Is It Too Late to Save the World’s Cutest Porpoise? International authorities are making last-ditch efforts to save the world’s smallest porpoise species By Jason Daley November 29, 2016 In this story: animals, oceans, endangered species
“The Refuge” Profiles the Fight to Save the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge From Drilling Patagonia releases a new film on the indigenous struggle to protect the coastal plain of ANWR By Joe Spring November 28, 2016 In this story: saving wild places, dirty energy
A Field Day for Looters at Utah’s Unprotected Bears Ears Volunteers try to keep ancient petroglyphs from being defaced or destroyed By Michael Engelhard November 28, 2016 In this story: saving wild places
3 New National Monuments You Should Visit A list of off-the-beaten-path wild places By Sofia Jeremias November 27, 2016 In this story: wilderness, inspiring connections outdoors
Bad Company The documentary makers behind Company Town talk about pollution, whistle-blowing, and environmental injustice By Katie O'Reilly November 26, 2016 In this story: film
Architects Advocate on Climate Change A coalition of architects is growing its base to speak out against global warming By Joe Spring November 25, 2016 In this story: architecture, federal policy
Environmental Gains That Make us Thankful It hasn’t been all bad news for the environment this year. Sierra lists 10 bright spots. By Hannah Norman November 24, 2016
A Citizen Science Initiative in British Columbia Works to Reduce Roadkill Drivers are logging wildlife crossings to help identify hot spots By Emily Malter November 24, 2016 In this story: wildlife, animals, transportation, technology