The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Data Centers Have a PFAS Problem
While air and noise pollution are common concerns, little is known about PFAS contamination from the AI buildout
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The US-Israel War on Iran Has Precipitated the Biggest Energy Crisis Since the 1970s
But this time, countries are plotting a course away from oil, gas, and coal to renewable energy
Data Centers Are Hogging This Town’s Water
A lawmaker wants to commandeer water access to quench the growing thirst of Big Tech
Can the Colorado River Survive 2026?
This mighty river’s water levels are approaching dangerous lows, which could impact millions of people
Cute, Cuddly, and Wild: It’s Coyote Puppy Season
And they’re denning in a city near you
Advocacy Groups Step In Where the Federal Government Won’t
Community-led public hearings offer concerned citizens a voice on the Roadless Rule
Ready for Less Screen Time and More Nature Time? Try WWOOFing.
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
