The Magazine of The Sierra Club
When More Than Just a River Runs Through It
A massive sewage spill in the Potomac points to the need for improved infrastructure
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Why Canada’s Grizzlies Are at Risk Again and How Tourism Can Help
Responsible bear viewing is a powerful tool for instilling advocacy and furthering conservation
Western Snow Drought Threatens Ski Season and Much More
Record-low snowpack could have downstream effects on rivers, farms, and cities that last long beyond winter
This Monument Is the Latest Casualty in Trump’s War on Public Lands
Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument could be opened up to commercial fishing
What’s Next for Florida’s Black Bears?
New challenges emerge for advocates who hope to save the state’s black bear population
Is a Gas-Station-Free Future Possible?
Environmentalists are advocating for clean energy infrastructure despite Trump’s push for more fossil fuels
Calls for Indigenous Sovereignty Grow in the Arctic as Region Warms
Inuit in Greenland and Canada rally around ecological hot spot as climate change and geopolitics threaten the region
California Wolf Blazes New Trail
The epic journey of Bae has been a cause for celebration and highlights the need for road safety
Going the Distance
A new study confirmed that mule deer that travel are healthier than their sedentary counterparts
Drones, Whales, and the Remaking of Mammal Research
Aerial technologies give scientists a new view of life at sea
Reclaiming Black Joy in the Outdoors
A partnership between the Sierra Club and HBCUs Outside helps students of color lead in the outdoors
Jaguars Have Survived the Test of Time. Can They Persist in a Warming World?
Paleontologists are still piecing together the deep origins of the spotted cat
Your Travel Decisions Can Have a Positive Impact
The destinations, tour operators, and lodgings you choose can make a difference
Could Reclassifying Bison as Wildlife Reshape Conservation in the West?
A tribal leader considers what it will take to restore the “functionally extinct” species
Offshore Wind Helps Keep Northeast Cozy During Winter Freeze
Turbines spinning off New York and Massachusetts help power homes despite federal claims of inefficiency
Environmental Groups Vow to Stop Trump’s EPA From Revoking the Endangerment Finding
As global heating accelerates, the nation’s environmental watchdog is trying to muzzle its own ability to act
The Tijuana River Sewage Crisis is One of America’s Longest-Lasting Public Health Calamities
Political gridlock has allowed the situation to worsen for decades
Neglected but Necessary Fieldwork Conversations
Making field sciences inclusive means acknowledging women’s biological realities
How to Talk (and Listen) to Nature
Rosey Chan pairs natural sound with classical piano to help heal both people and the planet
Forced Coal Plant Openings Throw Communities Into Chaos
The federal government is ordering plants to stay open over the objections of locals and plant operators
