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3 Totally Wild Citizen Science Projects

By Brad Rassler June 9, 2015

In this story: wilderness, endangered species, education, science, adventure

Endangered Species Act Under Siege

Congress takes aim at threatened species in new legislative maneuvers

By Stephanie Steinbrecher June 9, 2015

In this story: congress, wildlife, endangered species, sage grouse, animals

The Paradox of "H is for Hawk"

By Naomi J. Williams June 5, 2015

In this story: books, birds, wildlife, animals

The Weekly Roundup

By Brad Rassler June 5, 2015

In this story: science

Zoo Exhibit Offers Free Admission to People Named 'Wolf'

By Jules Zucker June 5, 2015

In this story: wildlife, wolves, animals, education

Meet the Sierra Club's New Directors

By Wendy Becktold June 4, 2015

Each year, Sierra Club members elect 5 people to the 15-member, all-volunteer board of directors that governs the organization.

Celebrities and Their Environmental Causes

By Reed McManus June 4, 2015

In this story: activism

Icons of screen and stage who champion environmental issues seem as numerous as the stars in the sky. You might expect celebrities to throw their support behind saving cute, endangered creatures, but a heartening number have risen to the more abstract cha

Kissed by a Rhino

June 4, 2015

In this story: wildlife, animals, rhinos

John Kamara tends to an endangered black rhinoceros at Kenya's Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.

From Seagoing Refugee to Solar Success

Every day, the clean energy revolution is creating new jobs for American workers. As part of an ongoing series, we asked one of them to tell us his story.

By Kristine Wong June 4, 2015

In this story: profiles, solar, clean energy

Red States Ban the Words "Climate Change"

By Paul Rauber June 4, 2015

In this story: climate change, federal policy

Red States Ban the Words "Climate Change"

Orphaned Grizzly Cubs to Remain in the Wild

By Jules Zucker June 4, 2015

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

Sierra Club Intern Raises Awareness in the Twin Cities

An intern, a cause, an opportunity

By Wendy Becktold June 4, 2015

In this story: women, volunteers, profiles

Sierra Club intern and activist Muna Khalif, in Minnesota.

Two Months of Environmental News, One Page

By Paul Rauber June 4, 2015

In this story: science, wildlife, climate change

On March 24, Hope Bay, Antarctica, registers a temperature of 63.5*F, the highest ever recorded on that continent.

Not Your Grandparents' Drought

By Dashka Slater June 4, 2015

In this story: climate change, drought

Drought victim: Abandoned tomato field in Fresno County, California.

6 of the Eco-Friendliest Meats You Can Buy

By Chelsea Leu June 3, 2015

In this story: food and drink, buyers' guide, cooking

One could argue that sustainability is at the heart of charcuterie's centuries-old tradition.

Chef Tyler Florence Carves Out His Niche

He's a famous restaurateur and baby-food mogul. And he's happiest in the woods surrounding his home.

By Avital Andrews June 3, 2015

In this story: food and drink, profiles, cooking, babies

He's a famous restaurateur and baby-food mogul. And he's happiest in the woods surrounding his home.

When Clouds Become Lovely Monsters

By Camille Seaman June 3, 2015

In this story: photography

From Shipping Container to Cozy New Orleans Home

By Patricia Murret June 3, 2015

In this story: architecture, home, design, urban planning

Seth Rodewald-Bates creates a home with two shipping containers.

Kayak Florida's Forgotten Coast

By Conor Mihell June 3, 2015

In this story: travel, kayaking, wildlife, adventure, wilderness

Conor Mihell paddling past the limestone of Rock Island, on the Big Bend Saltwater Trail, Florida

4 Gadgets You Didn’t Know Could be Solar-Powered

Our patron star can power anything. These clever items harness its energy to keep you going day and night.

By Nicholas Ibarra June 3, 2015

In this story: solar, adventure, buyers' guide, hiking, biking