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Oakland, CA—Sierra magazine’s May/June edition is now on newsstands and arriving at subscribers’ homes. Among other articles, the latest issue includes.
Outdoors for All: Our cover story is by writer Richard Louv—author of the best-selling book, “Last Child in the Woods” and the person who coined the term “nature deficit disorder.” Louv makes a compelling argument that it’s time to begin thinking of time in nature as a human right, just as access to clean water is considered a human right.
Banking on Justice: Journalist Lakshmi Sarah uncovers the story of how one Indian fishing village’s campaign against a coal-fired power plant in Gujarat went all the way to the US Supreme Court.
In Praise of Public Beaches: Novelist and New York Times contributor Kaitlyn Greenidge shares a personal essay about how the public beaches of a Massachusetts were an essential haven for her and her family in the midst of poverty.
A Vision for Our Best America: Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune says that the Green New Deal offers a chance to address the twin crises of climate change and income inequality at once.
Is Canned Tuna Truly Dolpin-Safe?: Our advice columnist, “Mr. Green,” offers readers some tips to ensure that a tuna sandwich doesn’t come with a bycatch of marine mammals.
Attention Radio and Television Bookers: All writers available for interview.
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