The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Extinction Is Looming. Everyone's Fighting.
New rules are coming for the lobster Industry. Will they save the right whale?
How New Yorkers Won the Right to a “Healthful Environment”
A movement to add “green amendments” to state constitutions could help protect environmental rights around the country
Plastic Is the New Coal, Says New Report
Here’s why that’s trouble for COP26
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Authors: Our Anthropocene Guides
Master world-builders reveal how they’re reckoning with the Age of Humans
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Why Were So Many Species of Mussels Just Declared Extinct?
Dams, pollution, and invasive species are all big threats
Electrification: Coming Soon to a Harbor Near You
The infrastructure bill offers a unique opportunity to electrify the nation’s ferries
Study Suggests That Birds Expand Their Range When Humans Shrink Theirs
A group of scientists looked at bird behavior during the COVID-19 lockdowns
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The Electricity Is Melting
As glaciers see diminishing returns, is hydropower worth it?
The Promise and the Challenge of “Restorative Aquaculture”
Shellfish and seagrass farming can help restore coastal ecosystems, provided farmers are willing to work with nature
4 Must-Read Books for Your Summer Reading List
These stories illuminate all we have to gain in a troubled world
