The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Elk in the Sierra Nevada: An Invasion or a Recovery?
It’s more than a question of history. The elk could have big effects on the future of this iconic wilderness.
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When Rocks Speak, What Do They Tell Us?
Marcia Bjornerud's "Turning to Stone" takes us across deep time
"The Serviceberry" Is an Ode to Gift Economies
Robin Wall Kimmerer's follow-up to the much-lauded "Braiding Sweetgrass" offers a tonic in a world of consumption
From Farm to Table and Back Again
George Steinmetz journeys into the food industry for his new book, "Feed the Planet"
Along With Devastation, LA Fires Bring Health Hazards in Smoke and Ash
Here's what you need to know about toxic fallout from a major wildfire
President Trump Will Raise Your Energy Bills
Here's how ratepayers could lose if we "drill, baby, drill"
A Letter From Los Angeles
Out of the ashes, an answer emerges for how to grow once again
It’s Not Your Imagination: Migrating Birds Talk to Each Other
A new study proves birds communicate between and within their families
The Songs of Ancient Trees
Rediscovering the forgotten apple trees of the Manzano Mountains
Trump Attacks Climate Action, Environmental Protections on First Day Back in Power
His executive orders signal a national realignment away from progressive racial, social, and climate policy
The Federal Safety Net for Disaster Survivors Is Increasingly Uncertain
Arguments against sending disaster aid to Los Angeles reveal the politics of the process
President Biden's Last Push to Cement His Conservation Legacy
New monuments, drilling restrictions, and species protections could have lasting benefits
Trump’s Team Is Coming for Climate Science. The Timing Couldn’t Be Worse.
The planet is telling us something. Are we ready to listen?
How to Pack a Go-Bag for an Environmental Disaster
Natural disasters can happen suddenly—be prepared for any kind of emergency, no matter where you live
Where Can I Recycle Styrofoam Blocks, Peanuts, and Foodware?
The cold, hard truth about recycling foam coolers, where Styrofoam is banned, and how to get it banned
Lawsuits Against Big Oil for Climate Harm and Deception Can Proceed
SCOTUS denies petitions that would have blocked the cases from moving forward
Lightning-on-Demand Could Create the Green Fertilizer We've Been Waiting For
Here's how to replace the Haber-Bosch process with something more decentralized
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Not Fantastic: Our Plastic Buildings
Here's what you need to know about polyvinyl chloride, or PVC
The Biden Administration Delivers for America’s Coastal Communities
These waters will now be protected from new oil and gas drilling
Crabbing for Conservation
How a South Carolina native is helping save blue crabs by connecting people to the water
