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Dirtbag Snowboarders Rescue Our Climate

Meet the scrappy young athletes who want to save snow...and the planet

By Aaron Teasdale December 2, 2015

In this story: snow sports, skiing, activism

The scrappy young athletes who want to save snow...and the planet.

Green Your Toothpaste

Before heading down the toothpaste aisle, know where your brand stands.

By Della Watson December 1, 2015

In this story: diy, lifestyle, health

Falling Stars and a Full Moon on Christmas

By Kelly Kizer Whitt December 1, 2015

In this story: astronomy, holidays

December Brings a Full Moon For Christmas

Homemade Toothpaste

By Della Watson December 1, 2015

In this story: diy, lifestyle

Racing Extinction

By Madison Kotack November 30, 2015

In this story: film, endangered species, oceans

Racing Extinction premiers December 2nd.

Life On the Edge of Climate Change

By Esau Sinnok November 25, 2015

In this story: climate change, Alaska, international climate policy

An 18-year-old Alaskan native leaves his remote coastal home to attend UN climate talks in Paris.

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want To Miss

By Robin Walter November 25, 2015

H2O dance parties, desert waste, and Brazil’s worst environmental disaster.

5 Outdoor Activities to Beat Holiday Stress

By Julie Eng November 24, 2015

In this story: Thanksgiving, holidays

3 Vegan Cookbooks to Guide You Through the Holidays

By Robin Walter November 24, 2015

In this story: vegan, food and drink, Thanksgiving, books, holidays

Even your most carnivorous family members will love these delicious meat- and dairy-free dishes.

Is Climate Mitigation a Good Investment?

By Catherine Schuknecht November 24, 2015

In this story: politics, international climate policy, climate negotiations, science

Colors are 2100 temperatures under business-as-usual (left, RCP8.5) and aggressive climate policy (right, RCP2.6).

Celebrate International Buy Nothing Day

By Catherine Schuknecht November 20, 2015

In this story: recycling, shopping, Thanksgiving, lifestyle, diy

On November 27, take a stand against Black Friday over-consumption and join the Buy Nothing campaign.

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Aliyah Kovner November 19, 2015

Pot Farms Are Poisoning Fishers

By Aliyah Kovner November 19, 2015

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

Keep Jumbo Wild

By Catherine Schuknecht November 19, 2015

In this story: public lands, wilderness, wildlife, environmental justice

The 24-year-long controversy over plans to construct a ski resort in British Columbia’s Jumbo Valley is hitting the big screen.

Oregon's Gray Wolf De-Listed

By Robin Walter November 19, 2015

In this story: wolves, wildlife, endangered species

The state of Oregon de-lists Grey Wolves from the Endangered Species Act.

Wild and Precious

By Aliyah Kovner November 17, 2015

In this story: children, photography, wilderness, wildlife, saving wild places

Clover Burke photographed by Jesse Burke

Cycling Can Save the World

In case you needed another excuse to get on your bike

By Paul Rauber November 17, 2015

In this story: biking

In case you needed another excuse to get on your bike

Big Coal Comes to Oakland

By Catherine Schuknecht November 16, 2015

In this story: coal, environmental justice

Hey Mr. Green, I've Got Beef with Your Water Consumption Facts

By Bob Schildgen November 16, 2015

In this story: , agriculture, water

A reader disagrees with Mr. Green on how much water cattle consume.

5 Reasons You Should Be at SHIFT Festival Next Year

By Stacy Bare November 13, 2015

In this story: adventure, activism

5 Reasons You Should Be at SHIFT Festival Next Year