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The Environmental Movement Forges Ahead: A Conversation With Ramón Cruz

By Marlowe Starling November 28, 2023

The former Sierra Club president discusses the challenges—and accomplishments—of his busy term during a pivotal time for the organization

In this story: activism

It Takes a Village to Beat Back Climate Polluters

Adapted from an interview by Lindsey Botts November 11, 2023

Natalie Pien shows what activism can do

In this story: activism

Illustration of Natalie Pien smiling at the camera

In Advance of COP28, Activists Want to “Make Big Oil Pay”

By Joe Purtell November 1, 2023

London activists want oil and gas money out of politics

In this story: climate change, international climate policy, climate negotiations, activism

Photo by Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/Sipa USA via AP Images

Welcoming Women of Color to the Outdoor World

By Alice Sun October 8, 2023

Demiesha Dennis leads expeditions that challenge assumptions about the outdoors and who belongs in it

In this story: activism, hiking, inspiring connections outdoors

Tens of Thousands of Marchers Fill New York City Streets to Demand an End to Fossil Fuel Extraction

By Emily Driehaus and Marlowe Starling September 18, 2023

People of all ages and from around the world call on President Biden to stop exacerbating the climate emergency

In this story: climate change, activism, federal climate policy, international climate policy

States Are Criminalizing Environmental Protest

By Tristram Korten September 17, 2023

In some states, protesting against an oil pipeline is a felony

In this story: Dakota Access Pipeline, pipelines, activism

A row of Native Americans on horseback face off against a line of North Dakota police officers near the Dakota Access Pipeline

5 Must-Read Newsletters for the Climate-Curious

By Aarohi Sheth September 16, 2023

Get relevant environmental and climate writing straight to your inbox

In this story: climate change, newsletter, environmental justice, activism

Reduce CO2 emission concept. Businessman using laptop for working technology Net zero and Carbon neutrality, green business and development based on renewable energy.

Meet the Teenagers Helping to Plan the Biggest Climate March Since 2019

By Emily Driehaus September 7, 2023

Fridays for Future NYC is in charge of the youth turnout for the March to End Fossil Fuels on September 17

In this story: education, climate change, activism

Climate activists pose outside the Sixth Street Community Center in New York.

Bringing Back Monarchs One Ranch at a Time

By Jason Mark July 16, 2023

Ole Schell is helping to revive a once epic population of monarchs

In this story: activism, insects, endangered species

Ole Schell stands in a grassy field with a plaid shirt and his arms spread, smiling and looking at the sky.

It's Time to Electrify Transportation and Make It Equitable

Adapted from an interview by Lindsey Botts July 2, 2023

This changemaker is working to make a cleaner transit future possible for kids

In this story: activism, electric vehicles, transportation

Illustration portrait of a smiling Will Anderson

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