The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Who Had Good Climate Data in the 70s? Exxon, That’s Who.
Exxon not only knew, Exxon knew a lot
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Can the Ancient Humpback Chub Hang On in Today's Grand Canyon?
It has survived invasive predators, too-cold water, poisoning, electro-shocks, and a ginormous dam. Still, the chub persists.
Congress Takes Steps to Address Wildlife Suffering
Two bills aimed at curbing the sale of wildlife around the globe were signed into law
The New York Trail Designed for Neurodivergent Adventurers
This inclusive space is the first of its kind in the US
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hiking
Behold the Roseate Spoonbill, a Deeply Weird Bird
The roseate spoonbill is nature's predilection for garishness come to fruition
"We Out Here" Showcases People of Color in the Science Community
Zookeeper Alexi Grousis uses his podcast and social media to reach new audiences
A Search for "How Far the Light Reaches"
Sabrina Imbler's new book draws profound connections between the wonders of life
You Can Buy Cheap Land in Colorado, but There's a Catch
"Cheap Land Colorado" is a deeply reported guide to living in an age-old land scam
In Praise of Bogs
Annie Proulx's nonfiction turn lifts up the wonders of swampy places
How Does a Heat Pump Actually Work?
This humble technology reduces home emissions. Here's how it works.
The Great Plains Trail Is a Work in Progress
Behind one rambler's plans for a long-distance trail in the middle of the country
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hiking
The Trees Have Eyes
Are AI and electronic surveillance the solution to plant poaching?
A Search for the Light of All Things
David Neilson's images capture the wonders of wild places
Bye-Bye, Trapping on Public Land in New Mexico
Mary Katherine Ray helped outlaw traps in her state
Need a 2023 New Year’s Resolution? Try Nurturing “Everyday Awe.”
Cultivating this daily habit could change your world for the better
The Land Back Movement Takes Root in Ohio
Native American group seeks Land Back through out-of-state methods
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indigenous communities
Can We Address the Climate Crisis by “Degrowing”?
Supporters of degrowth emphasize the principles of the slow movement
Condor CSI
When a condor dies in California, Tabitha Viner pulls on her necropsy gloves and gets to work
Eco-Fascism, Uncovered
El Paso, Texas, witnessed the first violent outburst of US eco-fascism—and is also a living rebuttal to the hateful ideology
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politics
