The Most Important Environmental Stories of 2019
Here are the issues that shaped the past year—and will ripple out in 2020
By
Jason Mark
December 26, 2019
In this story:
climate change
A Conversation With E.O. Wilson
The eminent biologist discusses his “Half-Earth” vision and adventures with ants
By
Jason Mark
December 28, 2019
In this story:
climate change
Is Geoengineering a Solution to Global Warming?
"After Geoengineering" documents a spectrum of planetary interventions
By
Jason Mark
December 29, 2019
How the Environmental Movement Can Go Beyond NIMBY-ism
Dirty and dangerous industries shouldn't be in anyone's backyard
By
Jason Mark
December 18, 2019
'Tis the Season for Books About the Green New Deal
Sierra reviews books by Kate Aronoff, Naomi Klein, Jeremy Rivkin, and others
By
Jason Mark
, Jonathan Hahn
, Heather Smith
, Rebecca Stoner
November 27, 2019
In this story:
books
Yes, Actually, Individual Responsibility Is Essential to Solving the Climate Crisis
Personal sacrifices are necessary, and greens should be honest about that
By
Jason Mark
November 26, 2019
In this story:
climate change
World on Fire
Youth-led climate strikes sweep the planet on global day of action
By
Jason Mark
September 20, 2019
You Can’t Put a Price Tag on Life
An attack on the Endangered Species Act violates a bedrock conservation law
By
Jason Mark
September 16, 2019
In this story:
endangered species
One-Percenters for the Planet?
A sustainable future will require those blessed by privilege to do more than ever
By
Jason Mark
September 4, 2019
In this story:
climate change
The Fashion Executives Who Saved a Patagonian Paradise
Tompkins Conservation donations are the largest act of wildlands philanthropy in history
By
Jason Mark
September 4, 2019