The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Could a Little Bit of Mussel Fix Our Polluted Streams?
Researchers enlist native species to help restore degraded streambeds in Northern Virginia
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No Community Is a Climate Refuge: A Reporter’s Notebook From Asheville, North Carolina
A celebrated “climate haven” proves there is no “away” on a changed planet
A Planned Black Bear Hunt Could Destroy Nearly 40 Years of Conservation
Conservation groups and Louisiana leaders are at odds as the state wildlife agency seeks to revive black bear hunting
New Federal Legislation Proposes to Make Polluters Pay for Climate Change
The bill follows similar legislation at the state level
Riding Out the Storm
A Florida writer’s diary, as Hurricane Helene closes in
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climate change
It’s Time to Bust the Myths Surrounding the Clean Energy Economy
In truth, saving the planet is a path to prosperity
Opening Doors of Opportunity Can Heal the Nation
A great way to reduce political division is to go all in on the clean energy economy
How the "Sell By" Date on Your Milk Carton Is Contributing to Methane Emissions
In California, an effort to keep food waste out of landfills starts on grocery store shelves
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food and drink
How to Start Your Own Hydroponic Garden
The latest trend in urban farming, simplified for at-home gardeners
At NYC Climate Week, Young Activists Demand Transformative Change
Climate-justice advocates skip the glitzy confabs in favor of street protest
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activism
ExxonMobil Lied About Plastics Recycling, Lawsuits Claim
The State of California and environmental groups including the Sierra Club say the petrochemical giant always knew recycling wouldn’t work
Abolish Fossil Fuels
A moral case for ending the age of coal, oil, and gas
How to Celebrate National Public Lands Day Without Leaving Your Home
Eight books and films that will transport you to some of America’s most iconic landscapes
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public lands, America's National Parks, national forests, outdoor recreation, adventure
How a Massive "Green Smelter" Could Kick-Start Kentucky's Clean Energy Economy
An enormous new plant would be the nation's first in 45 years
These Residents Want a Swimmable Chicago River
Pollution hampers efforts to clean up urban rivers as swimmers seek more recreation opportunities
Time to Make Some Changes
There is still a lot that individuals can do for the climate
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climate change
Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells Are a Huge Source of Greenhouse Gases
This company is racing to fix Pennsylvania's leaking wells
Meet the Mainers at the Bleeding Edge of the Home Electrification Revolution
Progressive state incentives, plus the IRA, allow Maine to install heat pumps faster than any other state
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clean energy
How to Decarbonize Your Entire Home
A guide to electrifying your residence, from heat pumps to solar panels and more
How to Navigate the Clean Energy Transition
Some tips for electrifying your home and transportation
