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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.

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.

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

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.

Gear Up For National Drive Electric Week

By Catherine Schuknecht September 10, 2015

In this story: events, clean energy, electric vehicles, technology, transportation

Starting September 12, over 170 events will be hosted across the United States and Canada.

5 Beautiful Urban Campgrounds

By Will Carruthers September 10, 2015

In this story: adventure, urban planning, camping, urban living

The Adventure Gap

By Scott Donahue September 10, 2015

In this story: books, climbing, adventure

The Adventure Gap, by James Edward Mills (Mountaineers Books, October 2014)

Democracy—Is There an App For That?

By Catherine Schuknecht September 9, 2015

In this story: democracy, technology, lifestyle, activism

If security kinks could be ironed out, smartphone-based voting could dramatically expand voter turnout.

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Robin Walter September 9, 2015

In this story: animals, wildlife, international climate policy

Hermaphroditic frogs in the 'burbs and McDonald's goes cage-free.

Netflix for Toys

The sharing economy is reaching those who are still learning how to share.

By Avital Andrews September 8, 2015

In this story: children, buyers' guide

Google Where the Sun Does Shine

By Aliyah Kovner September 8, 2015

In this story: solar, technology, renewable energy, coal

Project Sunroof map of San Francisco building

It’s Not Activism. It’s Necessity.

By Stephanie Steinbrecher September 4, 2015

In this story: activism, oil, women, profiles

Grizzlies of Pilgrim Creek

A stunning look at Greater Yellowstone's iconic grizzly bears

By Aliyah Kovner September 4, 2015

In this story: wilderness, endangered species, wildlife, grizzlies, photography

Latest Updates

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

14 Goats Lead Tree Sit-in

Everything is Awesome in "Beautiful Lego: Wild"

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

Schadenfraud

Why Urban Trees Solve So Many of Our Problems

Where Can I Recycle #3 Through #6 Plastic?

Injured Mountain Lion Cub Rescued from Butte Fire

3 Dog Videos That Leaf Us Laughing

5 Environmental Stories You Don’t Want To Miss

5 Plant Manuals and Meditations to Help You Garden

Gear Up For National Drive Electric Week

5 Beautiful Urban Campgrounds

The Adventure Gap

Democracy—Is There an App For That?

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

Netflix for Toys

Google Where the Sun Does Shine

It’s Not Activism. It’s Necessity.

Grizzlies of Pilgrim Creek

The Sierra Club

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