The Magazine of The Sierra Club
April Stargazing: Planetary Quarantine
Gazing into space reminds us just how alone—and connected—we really are
In this story:
astronomy
Is Pinon-Juniper Clearing Really the Answer to Sage Grouse Protection?
The BLM claims the massive razing of forest is in the service of conservation
March Stargazing: The Morning Star
A closer look at Venus reveals a frightening scenario
In this story:
astronomy
Slash and Burn
Why is the BLM clearing vast swaths of piñon-juniper forests across the West?
February Stargazing: The Rise of Space Junk
Swarms of satellites may soon compromise our view of the night sky
In this story:
astronomy
January Stargazing: Orion Nebula
The night sky this month reminds us space is both empty and very full
In this story:
astronomy
Schools for Climate Action Takes on Climate Denial in Schools
A California educator pushes institutions to take action on climate change
Yosemite's Accidental Wilderness
Hetchy Hetchy Valley is a stain on the map of American environmentalism—and an oasis of solitude
In this story:
hiking
Recapturing the Night
On learning to reconnect with the stars through a telescope and a camera
In Review: The River of Lost Souls
Jonathan P. Thompson's new book investigates the Gold King Mine disaster
