The Magazine of The Sierra Club
How a Small Band of Environmentalists Stopped Former Arizona Governor Ducey’s Illegal Border Wall
The fight may be over, but Arizona taxpayers are still on the hook for Ducey’s stunt
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Wild Kentucky Under Proposed Pipeline Threat
A photographer explores a private forest fighting big oil and gas
An MLK Day Monument Wish List
These four sites reveal a fuller story of the civil rights movement
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How to Live With Wolves
Wolf advocates have ideas for how the Great Lakes states can make wolf plans better
7 NPS Spots That Celebrate Civil Rights
Start planning your MLK Day field trip
ICYMI: Heavy Metal Chocolate, California Deluge, Gas-Stove Threat & Dumpster Diving in Deutschland
A weekly roundup for busy people
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climate change
Who Had Good Climate Data in the 70s? Exxon, That’s Who.
Exxon not only knew, Exxon knew a lot
Can the Ancient Humpback Chub Hang On in Today's Grand Canyon?
It has survived invasive predators, too-cold water, poisoning, electro-shocks, and a ginormous dam. Still, the chub persists.
Congress Takes Steps to Address Wildlife Suffering
Two bills aimed at curbing the sale of wildlife around the globe were signed into law
Behold the Roseate Spoonbill, a Deeply Weird Bird
The roseate spoonbill is nature's predilection for garishness come to fruition
The New York Trail Designed for Neurodivergent Adventurers
This inclusive space is the first of its kind in the US
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hiking
"We Out Here" Showcases People of Color in the Science Community
Zookeeper Alexi Grousis uses his podcast and social media to reach new audiences
In Praise of Bogs
Annie Proulx's nonfiction turn lifts up the wonders of swampy places
A Search for "How Far the Light Reaches"
Sabrina Imbler's new book draws profound connections between the wonders of life
You Can Buy Cheap Land in Colorado, but There's a Catch
"Cheap Land Colorado" is a deeply reported guide to living in an age-old land scam
How Does a Heat Pump Actually Work?
This humble technology reduces home emissions. Here's how it works.
The Great Plains Trail Is a Work in Progress
Behind one rambler's plans for a long-distance trail in the middle of the country
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hiking
The Trees Have Eyes
Are AI and electronic surveillance the solution to plant poaching?
A Search for the Light of All Things
David Neilson's images capture the wonders of wild places
