4 Must-Read Books for Winter These stories invite us to see a world in crisis—and our role in it—differently By Lindsey Botts , Jonathan Hahn , Wendy Becktold , Conor Mihell December 17, 2025 In this story: books, climate change
Sierra Club and Other Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Electric Vehicle Charging The administration is holding up billions of dollars for EV charging projects By Marigo Farr December 16, 2025 In this story: environmental law, electric vehicles
From Growl-Rumble-Whoops to Moan-Whines: Hawaiian Monk Seals Have a Vocal Repertoire Full of Surprises The endangered species is the only pinniped known to string together vocalizations with no break By Joe Spring December 15, 2025 In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, endangered species, conservation
A Memoir for the World’s Glaciers In "Chasing Time," photographer James Balog weighs mortality with thousands of frames By Christian Thorsberg December 14, 2025 In this story: film, climate change, photography, activism
Protecting Threatened and Endangered Species Could Get a Lot Harder Proposed changes to Endangered Species Act regulations would defang our best defense against extinctions By Ian Rose December 12, 2025 In this story: endangered species, animal rights, wildlife, saving wild places, federal policy
Nature Speaks to Us. We Just Need to Listen. In the Ecuadorian Amazon, Nemonte Nenquimo found her voice as an activist in gatherings lit by fire and song By Gingger Shankar December 11, 2025 In this story: indigenous communities, activism, forests, women, environmental justice
At the City of Joy, Women Learn to Farm, Heal, and Lead This center in the Congo supports women who are victims of violence and war By Olivia Acland December 10, 2025 In this story: women's rights, activism, community
An Enduring Truth in the Face of an Uncertain Future Endurance is both personal and ecological By Rosario Dawson December 9, 2025 In this story: activism
Farmworkers Brave Deadly Heat, Pollution, and ICE Raids Here's how communities take care of their own in California's Coachella Valley Text and photographs by Jireh Deng December 8, 2025 In this story: activism, labor, climate change, community
Fix Our Forests in Name Only A new piece of bipartisan legislation would erode safeguards meant to protect trees By Will Solomon December 7, 2025 In this story: forests, national forests, saving wild places, ecosystems, Policy
A Montana Utility’s Coal Addiction Costs Ratepayers Millions Energy bills are set to go up because the state wants to keep the Colstrip coal plant running By Nick Engelfried December 5, 2025 In this story: coal, coal ash, fossil fuels
10 Stewardship-Powered Presents for Anyone Who Loves Public Lands More than merch, these gifts offer conservation capital By Katie O'Reilly December 4, 2025 In this story: buyers' guide, holidays, public lands
Marching Mangroves Threaten This Delicate Florida Ecosystem South Florida residents worry about the inland and northward advancement of the trees By Jennifer Reed December 3, 2025 In this story: ecosystems, marine ecosystems, climate change, climate adaptation
Creating Outdoor Space for All How a grassroots movement transformed former railroad land into trails for public use By Andrew Sharp December 2, 2025 In this story: Transit to Trails, inspiring connections outdoors, outdoor recreation, Outdoors for All, activism
The Rise of Community-Led Landslide Monitoring Could an innovative natural-disaster monitoring system in Alaska be a model for the rest of the country? By Christian Elliott December 1, 2025 In this story: snow sports, climate change, hiking
Can We Predict Wildfires? Researchers are coming up with a host of new tools to anticipate where the next mega-burn will occur By Nicole Williams November 30, 2025 In this story: wildfire, technology, climate adaptation, climate change
The People Reviving Ancient Salmon Traps—and the Photographer Documenting Them This river-based method could preserve both salmon populations and local livelihoods By Reese Anderson November 28, 2025 In this story: salmon, fish, indigenous communities, photography, activism
Denali and the Northern Lights: An Alaskan Winter Rail Journey Wind through snowy boreal forests, spot wildlife, and view North America’s highest peak on the Aurora Winter Train By Regis St. Louis November 27, 2025 In this story: travel, transportation, public transit, public lands, Joy
Pioneering Salmon Are Exploring Upper Klamath Basin With four dams removed, the fish are making a comeback By Juliet Grable November 26, 2025 In this story: salmon, indigenous communities, conservation, fish
Hyper-Local Seed Collecting Gains Momentum in the Northeast A lesser-known local movement seeks to preserve biodiversity and restore landscapes By Marigo Farr November 24, 2025 In this story: climate change, conservation, sustainability, agriculture