The Magazine of The Sierra Club
When Silence is Cowardice
Simply telling the truth is not a call to violence. It never has been.
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Hotter Temperatures Are Causing Trees to Have Heat Strokes
How climate-change-driven drying of the air is leading to tree deaths the world over
Insurers Are Backing Out of Covering Harm From PFAS Exposure
Small businesses and consumers will be left paying out of pocket to deal with the forever chemical
ICYMI Final: Superlatives to Note, Fools to Quote, Memes to Promote & Don’t Forget to Vote!
Environmental news of the week for busy people
Climate Migration Will Be the Global Challenge of a Generation
Models predict mass displacement in the decades ahead
How to Whale Watch Respectfully
Whale watching is less about getting that perfect view and more about learning, connection, and reciprocity
Solar-Powered Oil Drilling?
California’s outdated Low Carbon Fuels Standard rewards Chevron for sticking with the status quo
North Atlantic Right Whales Are Dying at Alarming Rates
Here’s what advocates and the Biden administration are doing to help save them
Invasive Species Can Wreak Havoc. Case in Point: the Everglades.
Here's what experts say can be done about it
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invasive species
What’s the Greenest Way to Protect Outdoor Furniture?
Turning the tables on toxic tips and brands
Do Western Lichens Need Federal Protections?
Entire species of lichen could be wiped out if greater protections aren’t put in place to protect them
6 National Parks You Can Explore Without a Car
With trains and shuttles and planning, you can leave the car keys at home
Prisoners Are Uniquely Vulnerable to Extreme Heat and Flooding
Why were two prisons built in a lakebed in the first place?
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economic justice
Project 2025 Is a Blueprint for Canceling American Democracy
The Heritage Foundation’s document would gut the checks and balances that hold our republic together
How Raptors Cultivate Wonder in Oregon’s High Desert
To teach people the need to protect wildlife, this museum gives visitors close-up experiences
The Supreme Court’s Hubris, Explained
Even though the conservative justices have curtailed the power of Congress and the presidency, federal climate action is still possible
For the Love of Water
Meet Dawn Goodwin, cofounder of RISE Coalition, Minnesota
World on Fire
We’re suffering from a vicious cycle of fossil fuel burning, forest fires, and lethal smoke
How Much Longer Can Glen Canyon Dam Last?
Damage to its aging infrastructure raises questions about its ability to release water in a drier future
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rivers
Behind Dragonfly Research Is a Group of Eclectic Enthusiasts Holding the Field Together
For the Dragonfly Society of the Americas, community is as essential as science
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insects
