The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Backcountry Bookshelf
A suggested reading list for the National Park Service centennial.
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Go Play: A Travel Writer's Last Request
Edward Readicker-Henderson (1963–2016) wants you to get off your lawn
Is It Better to Use Up Old Incandescent Bulbs, or Should I Recycle Them for LED's Instead?
Mr. Green lights up the answer.
Creating an Oceans Policy in 2016
A veteran ocean writer lists the changes the next president should make
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oceans
Hey Mr. Green! Are Electric and Pedal-Assist Bikes Sustainable?
Mr. Green Delivers an Electrifying Answer.
2016 Cool Schools Full Ranking
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cool schools
"He Sung the Glory of Nature”
John Muir’s ascent of Grandfather Mountain
How Do I Get Rid of Invasive Buckthorn?
Mr. Green digs around for the answer.
How to Put Your Yard to Work for the Climate
Some strategic changes to your landscaping can help reduce your impact on the planet
The 10 Coolest Schools, 10 Years On
Sierra's 2016 rankings of the most environmentally sustainable colleges and universities in the United States
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cool schools
Right to Vote? Wrong.
2016 is the first presidential election in 50 years during which citizens won't have the full protections of the Voting Rights Act
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money in politics
The cleanup of our polluted political ecosystem will require the energy of citizens across the political spectrum
How campaign finance corruption undermines policies to protect the environment
In Arizona, dark money is eclipsing the rooftop solar industry
Threatened by the rise of rooftop solar, Arizona utilities try to pack a state commission with their hand-picked candidates
Fueled by Nature
A mom on vacation sees her kids thrive when they leave the city and head for the hills
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hiking
Rigging the system to keep us using dirty energy forever
Big Coal may be dying, but it's still trying to strangle clean energy in the cradle
August Observing Highlight: Perseid Meteors
Tips for viewing one of summer's greatest natural light shows
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astronomy
It's Alive: A Guide to Some of the Best Fermented Food and Drink on the Market
Fermentation is in, thanks to new research on the benefits of having a healthy gut biome
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food and drink
