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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

It’s Not Activism. It’s Necessity.

By Stephanie Steinbrecher September 4, 2015

In this story: activism, oil, women, profiles

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Will Carruthers September 3, 2015

99 percent of birds will be affected by plastic ingestion by 2050

Overbearing Mom Films Cub’s First Steps Outside the Den

By Catherine Schuknecht September 2, 2015

In this story: animals, wildlife, saving wild places

Another parent takes another video of their kid doing something cute. But this time, it’s a polar bear.

Q&A With "A Walk in the Woods" Director Ken Kwapis

By Wendy Becktold September 1, 2015

In this story: film, hiking

Ken Kwapis talks to the Sierra Club about how directing A Walk in the Woods made him want to take a walk in his own backyard.

The Point of Vanishing

Howard Axelrod's memoir of complete solitude in the Vermont woods

By Scott Donahue September 1, 2015

In this story: books

The Point of Vanishing, by Howard Axelrod (Beacon Press, September 2015)

Supermoon and Lunar Eclipse for September

The moon: You see it--and now you don't

By Kelly Kizer Whitt August 31, 2015

In this story: astronomy

A series of images shows the progression of a lunar eclipse.

4 Innovative Ways To Deal With The Drought

By Hope Corrigan August 31, 2015

In this story: water, recycling, drought

We're Still Learning Katrina's Lessons

By Bianca Hernandez August 27, 2015

In this story: books, environmental justice

Katrina: After the Flood, by Gary Rivlin (Simon & Schuster, 2015)

6 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Catherine Schuknecht August 27, 2015

In this story: animals

The world record height for cliff jumping was broken.

Hey Mr. Green, How Many Birds Get Whacked By Cars?

By Bob Schildgen August 26, 2015

In this story: birds, , wildlife

Some birds, such as the barn owl, are more susceptible to collision than other species.

6 Eco-Friendly Brands to Kickstart Your Fall Wardrobe

By Jules Zucker August 24, 2015

In this story: fashion, vegan, design, recycling, shopping

6 Eco-Friendly Brands to Kickstart Your Fall Wardrobe

5 Post-Katrina Innovations New Orleans Can Brag About

By Catherine Schuknecht August 21, 2015

In this story: diy, education, recycling, technology, transportation

5 Wild and Delicious Botanicals

By Dylan Mullins August 21, 2015

In this story: wildflowers, gardening, food and drink

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want To Miss

By Jasper Scherer August 20, 2015

In this story: environmental justice, astronomy, science

11 Wilderness Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow

By Dylan Mullins August 20, 2015

In this story: photography, travel, adventure

11 Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow

Why You Shouldn't Take Selfies With Wild Animals

By Jasper Scherer August 18, 2015

In this story: animals, adventure, wildlife

How Insects, Neonicotinoids, and a French Farm Are Related

By Bob Schildgen August 18, 2015

In this story: books, insects, gardening, agriculture

We review "A Buzz in the Meadow: The Natural History of a French Farm" by Dave Goulson.

Hey Mr. Green, How Much Does Clean Energy Cost?

By Bob Schildgen August 17, 2015

In this story: clean energy, solar, wind

Mr. Green compares the costs of wind farms and solar power plants with those of other power plants.

Hey Mr. Green, What's the Best Way to Deal with Food Waste?