The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Forever in the Distance
Some places are better left to the imagination
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The National Park Service Is Getting Serious About Mental Health Care
Visitor fatalities, remoteness, and frequent transfers to new facilities all take a toll on rangers
Unleash Our Public Lands
Congress has work to do to make it easier for Americans to enjoy the great outdoors
Biden’s Anti-NAFTA Moment
The Biden-Harris administration is laying the foundation for a jobs-filled green economy
Banks Continue to Prop Up Fossil Fuels as the Climate Crisis Accelerates
While clean energy ramps up, lenders keep fossil fuels alive
The Biden Administration Throws a Lifeline to the Greater Sage-Grouse
Public asked to weigh in on new rule to limit development on the bird's habitat across much of the West
How to Build a Better Campfire in the Great Outdoors
Campfires present a host of environmental dangers. These devices can help outdoor recreators burn better.
Acadia National Park Confronts a Rising Tide
Rangers are caught between preparing for the annual crush of summer tourists and responding to the climate crisis
Just Five Companies Produce Nearly 25 Percent of All Plastic Waste Worldwide
Coca-Cola, Nestlé top the list of plastic waste producers, according to new study
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plastic
Large-Scale Wildlife Crossings Head East
The I-40 Pigeon River Gorge Wildlife Crossing Project is making the roads safer for people and animals
For an Antidote to Climate Despair, Look to the Impact of Rachel Carson’s "Silent Spring"
Here's what the storied writer has to teach us
ICYMI: Orcas Back at It, Florida Wishes Away Climate Change, Trump Lobbies Oil Execs & Ed Abbey Rolls in Grave
Environmental news of the week for busy people
Is This the Year the Muscogee Nation Gets a National Park?
Expelled from Georgia via the Trail of Tears, the Muscogee have an opportunity to return home to tell their story
Meet the Teens Changing the Face of Conservation Careers
A successful—but threatened—youth program could help diversify the natural resources workforce
Owl Vs. Owl
A Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to save northern spotted owls by killing barred owls splits conservationists and wildlife lovers
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endangered species
At a Gas Export Plant Under Construction, Workers Breathe Dangerous Dust
In Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, extreme dust is raising alarms
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dirty fuels
Blossoms Over Blades: Embrace "Slow Mow Summer" for a Buzz-Worthy Lawn
If you’re a fan of No Mow May, you’re going to love Slow Mow Summer
To Reduce Asthma’s Burden, We Need to Address Climate Change and Barriers to Health Care
Air pollution is a real threat to people’s health
Are Social Media Videos Ruining the National Park Experience?
Influencers are broadcasting their park experiences to tens of thousands of followers. But at what cost?
