The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Fluorescent Evergreen Glow Tells When Trees Are Taking Up Carbon
Researchers are learning how to interpret the faint light given off by the trees
Bumblebees Need a Diverse Diet Too
A new study shows the pollen a queen bee eats affects the survival of her nest
City Plans for Urban Density Should Address Affordable Housing
Consumption patterns of more-affluent people may offset carbon savings
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urban planning
Over 2,000 Questionable Additives Are Lurking in Packaged Food
Organic foods, however, only allow 40 tested chemicals
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food and drink
“Self-Aware” Fish Raise Questions About Animal Cognition
The four-inch-long cleaner wrasse can pass a test “smart” animals have completed
Low-Carbon Diets Are Good for the Planet, and Your Health
A new analysis shows eating lower on the food chain benefits habitat and health
Endangered Species Act Is Working for Sea Turtles and Marine Mammals
New assessment shows landmark legislation helping dozens of species survive
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endangered species
Dead Zones Can Exist In Urban Streams Too
Low oxygen environments from storm runoff can impact waterway biodiversity
A New Study Finds Plastic in Our Poop
Tiny plastic fragments and fibers are everywhere
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science
Exotic Trees May Be Pretty, But They’re Bad News for Birds
Non-native trees can compromise the breeding success of Carolina chickadees
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science
