The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Advocacy Groups Step In Where the Federal Government Won’t
Community-led public hearings offer concerned citizens a voice on the Roadless Rule
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A network of organic farms offers volunteers a chance to connect with the land, and one another
How Language Shapes the Fight Over Wolves
Word choice and framing can have a major impact on conservation outcomes
Glowing Plankton Light the Way
A nighttime kayaking trip leads to a world of one-cell wonders
Baja’s Gray Whales Were a Conservation Success Story. Because of Global Warming, Everything Could Change.
A legacy of ecotourism and the economy that depends on it are also at risk
17 Empowering Earth Month Reads for Kids
Grounded in real science, these picture books will spark wonder—sans climate anxiety
4 National Parks to Visit on Earth Day and Beyond
These protected public lands are perfect for spring and summer exploration
How Americans Could Lose Their Voice in the Push to Build Big Projects
Efforts to update the National Environmental Policy Act put its future in doubt
Alannah Acaq Hurley’s Watershed Moment
An Alaska Native receives the Goldman Prize for her efforts to protect Bristol Bay from mining
Art Can Help Us Form a Deeper Connection to the Planet
Environmental art exhibits and installations to visit during Earth Month and beyond
While Extreme Heat Bakes the US, Utah Moves to Protect the Fossil Fuel Industry
A new law shields polluters from accountability for planet-warming emissions
When a Country Music Star Joins the Fight Against Coal
A proposed coal mine threatened the wild places Corb Lund grew up in. He decided to do something about it.
Counting Giants in Florida’s Blue Spring State Park
This researcher has helped create one of the longest-running manatee projects in the world
These Tiny Moths Likely Flew to Hawai'i 20 Times. How Did They Do It?
Leaf-roller moths colonized the archipelago before evolving into a dizzying array of species
Coal Gasification Attempts a Comeback
The declining industry is looking for ways to revive itself
The Fight Against the Ambler Road in Alaska Is Far From Over
Despite a wave of recent victories for project proponents, numerous obstacles remain
How to Camp for Free
From "boondocking" to creative car camping, here's how to save money on your next outdoor adventure
A Room-by-Room Guide for Going Plastic Free
And other tips for living a more sustainable life
Haven for Honeycreepers: A Visit to Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
This protected area provides important habitat for endemic wildlife and plants on Hawaiʻi Island
Trump Uses “God Squad” to Slash Endangered Species Protections
The decision could defang the Endangered Species Act and condemn the world’s most endangered whale to extinction
