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David Brower: The Making of the Environmental Movement

By Bob Schildgen September 30, 2015

In this story: books, activism

David Brower: The Making of the Environmental Movement, By Tom Turner, with a Foreward by Bill McKibben. (University of California Press, October, 2015)

Salmon and Coal Face Off in Alaska

Salmon are the lifeblood of Alaska. Will the state allow PacRim Coal to dig through their spawning grounds?

Text and photographs by Jake Abrahamson September 30, 2015

In this story: salmon, coal, wildlife

To fish or to mine? Alaskans must decide the future of a wild beach with a long history.

The Grand Canyon As It Should Be

What makes the sliver of land and river we call the Grand Canyon so special is what surrounds it.

By Peter Frick-Wright September 30, 2015

In this story: adventure, hiking, climbing

Protecting the watershed that supports Grand Canyon National Park

What You Need to Know About the State of Rhinos

By Wendy Becktold September 30, 2015

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

The good, the sad, and the hopeful in the world of rhino conservation.

Happy Birthday, Yosemite!

By Robin Walter September 30, 2015

In this story: Yosemite, national parks

Join us in celebrating 125 years of adventure, environmental foresight, and unparalleled natural grandeur in Yosemite National Park.

A Stack of Planets and a Celestial Ghoul for October

By Kelly Kizer Whitt September 29, 2015

In this story: astronomy

There's lots more planetary activity in store for those of you waking at 6 am.

Frontiers of Global Food Production

By Catherine Schuknecht September 29, 2015

In this story: clean energy, food and drink, vegan, design, technology

Orphaned Fisher Kits Move into Yosemite

By Aliyah Kovner September 28, 2015

In this story: wildlife, animals, Yosemite, national parks, forests

How to Green Your Cup of Coffee

By Melissa Pandika September 28, 2015

In this story: food and drink

Take these simple steps toward a guilt-free cup of Joe.

Hey Mr. Green, What's Your Take on the Pope's Environmental Position?

By Bob Schildgen September 28, 2015

In this story: , international climate policy

Mr. Green thinks His Holiness is closely aligned with Sierra magazine.

Everything is Awesome in "Beautiful Lego: Wild"

Curator Mike Doyle's third book of Lego art collections celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and Lego

By Wendy Becktold September 24, 2015

In this story: children, books

Sachiko Akinaga's "Sea Otter Mum & Pup," 2011

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Aliyah Kovner September 24, 2015

In this story: wildlife, renewable energy, coal, animals, birds

14 Goats Lead Tree Sit-in

By Catherine Schuknecht September 24, 2015

In this story: animals, environmental justice, entertainment, activism, travel

Moroccan goats engage in our favorite form of old-school environmentalist protest.

Schadenfraud

Does your new VW Beetle perform like an old school bus?

By Reed McManus September 23, 2015

In this story: transportation, vehicle standards, energy efficiency, air, climate change

Why Urban Trees Solve So Many of Our Problems

By Catherine Schuknecht September 22, 2015

In this story: air, environmental justice, urban planning, urban living

The perks of living near urban trees are pretty incredible.

Where Can I Recycle #3 Through #6 Plastic?

By Bob Schildgen September 21, 2015

In this story: recycling, , plastic

You might be surprised to find recyclers closer to home than you think.

Injured Mountain Lion Cub Rescued from Butte Fire

By Robin Walter September 18, 2015

In this story: wildlife, animals, mountain lion

3 Dog Videos That Leaf Us Laughing

September 18, 2015

In this story: animals, dogs

Kick off fall on a good note with these hilarious videos of dogs playing in leaves.

5 Environmental Stories You Don’t Want To Miss

By Catherine Schuknecht September 17, 2015

In this story: solar, wind, geothermal power, climate change, activism

5 Plant Manuals and Meditations to Help You Garden

By Robin Walter September 16, 2015

In this story: gardening, books

Take your relationship with plants, moss, and wildflowers to the next level.