Food Rescues Step In as Communities Face Slashed SNAP Benefits After Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act led to the largest cut in SNAP history, these organizations are helping combat food insecurity By Linnea Harris May 8, 2026 In this story: food and drink, economic justice, environmental justice, activism, community
Ready for Less Screen Time and More Nature Time? Try WWOOFing. A network of organic farms offers volunteers a chance to connect with the land, and one another By Linnea Harris April 28, 2026 In this story: hiking, earth day, agriculture, activism, community
Alannah Acaq Hurley’s Watershed Moment An Alaska Native receives the Goldman Prize for her efforts to protect Bristol Bay from mining By Linnea Harris April 20, 2026 In this story: environmental justice, activism, climate change, salmon, women
When a Country Music Star Joins the Fight Against Coal A proposed coal mine threatened the wild places Corb Lund grew up in. He decided to do something about it. By Ron Johnson April 16, 2026 In this story: coal, music, activism
Undercover Tourists Are Saving Sloths in Costa Rica These activists work to protect the animals and keep them wild and free By Sara Novak March 26, 2026 In this story: activism, animals, conservation
The Best Strategy for a Clean Energy Future: Grassroots People Power Collective action is the strongest response to the Trump administration's fossil fuel push By Loren Blackford March 10, 2026 In this story: climate change, activism
In Hard Times, Remember to Take It One Step at a Time Getting out onto the trail helps this hiker be a better climate activist By Cara Benson March 23, 2026 In this story: hiking, adventure, activism
Is a Gas-Station-Free Future Possible? Environmentalists are advocating for clean energy infrastructure despite Trump’s push for more fossil fuels By Linnea Harris February 26, 2026 In this story: natural gas, fossil fuels, health, oil, activism
Your Travel Decisions Can Have a Positive Impact The destinations, tour operators, and lodgings you choose can make a difference By Amy Brecount White February 18, 2026 In this story: travel, sustainability, activism
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 Text and photographs by Wendee Nicole February 13, 2026 In this story: water, toxics, public health, community, activism