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Sacred Be Dammed

By Emily Mount February 18, 2016

In this story: water, activism, politics

Fraudulent Fish

By Melissa Pandika February 16, 2016

In this story: food and drink, health, activism

The Story Behind the California Desert's New National Monuments

By Jason Mark February 12, 2016

In this story: national parks, monuments

10 Ways to Show Your Love for People & The Planet This Valentine's Day

By A. Tianna Scozzaro February 11, 2016

In this story: valentine's day, population, women, local outings, videos

A New Leaf

By Eliza Strickland February 11, 2016

In this story: science, renewable energy, activism, clean energy

How to Make an Apron from a Pillowcase

Repurpose your bedroom linens into a kitchen smock

By Wendy Becktold February 11, 2016

In this story: diy

Repurpose your bedroom linens into a kitchen smock.

Eyes Wide Open

February 11, 2016

In this story: photography, animals, endangered species, lifestyle, wildlife

This male Celebes crested macaque (Macaca nigra) was photographed in Tangkoko National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

A Deep Dive with Dave Raney

This ocean activist schools us on fish, corals, and climate change

By Wendy Becktold February 11, 2016

Dave Raney is an ocean activist in Honolulu and a member of the Sierra Club's Marine Action Team.

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Dakin Hewlett February 11, 2016

In this story: health, solar, wildlife, president, climate negotiations

Which Presidents Have Eco-Cred?

By Noah Schlager February 11, 2016

In this story: politics, public lands, wilderness, democracy

Mainers Clean Up in the 2015 Election

Voters re-commit to the Clean Election Act

February 11, 2016

In this story: politics, democracy, activism

Voters in the Pine Tree State want to keep money out of politics.

Red Hot Down in the Deep Blue

By Bob Schildgen February 11, 2016

In this story: books, oceans, entertainment

ICYMI: Environmental News Roundup

All the environmental news you missed in the past two months

By Paul Rauber February 10, 2016

In this story: activism, politics, clean energy, dirty energy, animals

All the environmental news you missed in the past two months

Marine Iguanas: "Imps of Darkness"

The Galápagos Islands' marine iguanas are ugly, incredible, and in danger.

By Jake Abrahamson February 10, 2016

In this story: animals, endangered species, wildlife, activism

Galapagos marine iguanas sneeze to purge excess salt they ingest when feeding in the sea.

An Edible Vacation on St. Kitts

At Kittitian Hill’s new Belle Mont Farm, you can forage your own Caribbean cuisine.

By David Lansing February 10, 2016

In this story: travel, adventure

The fare at Belle Mont Farm at Kittitian Hill, St. Kitts, is mostly local and organic.

Climate Change Revealed

February 10, 2016

In this story: climate change, activism, science

Dying to Live

In Learning to Die in the Anthropocene, Roy Scranton explores the global failure to address the climate crisis.

By Michael Berry February 10, 2016

In this story: books, entertainment, climate change

In Learning to Die in the Anthropocene, Roy Scranton explores the global failure to address the climate crisis.

What to Do After Being Hit By Lightning

A lightning strike knocks you unconscious. Do you need medical attention?

By R.L. Miller February 10, 2016

In this story: adventure, hiking, survival tips

BREAKING: Being hit by lightning is dangerous to you and other living things.

A Door-to-Door Rooftop Solar Salesman Shares His Tricks of the Trade

Matt Fox says he loves knocking on doors. "It’s not like I’m pushing vacuum cleaners or encyclopedias."