The Magazine of The Sierra Club
How to Build a Better Campfire in the Great Outdoors
Campfires present a host of environmental dangers. These devices can help outdoor recreators burn better.
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Acadia National Park Confronts a Rising Tide
Rangers are caught between preparing for the annual crush of summer tourists and responding to the climate crisis
Just Five Companies Produce Nearly 25 Percent of All Plastic Waste Worldwide
Coca-Cola, Nestlé top the list of plastic waste producers, according to new study
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Large-Scale Wildlife Crossings Head East
The I-40 Pigeon River Gorge Wildlife Crossing Project is making the roads safer for people and animals
For an Antidote to Climate Despair, Look to the Impact of Rachel Carson’s "Silent Spring"
Here's what the storied writer has to teach us
ICYMI: Orcas Back at It, Florida Wishes Away Climate Change, Trump Lobbies Oil Execs & Ed Abbey Rolls in Grave
Environmental news of the week for busy people
Is This the Year the Muscogee Nation Gets a National Park?
Expelled from Georgia via the Trail of Tears, the Muscogee have an opportunity to return home to tell their story
Meet the Teens Changing the Face of Conservation Careers
A successful—but threatened—youth program could help diversify the natural resources workforce
Owl Vs. Owl
A Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to save northern spotted owls by killing barred owls splits conservationists and wildlife lovers
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At a Gas Export Plant Under Construction, Workers Breathe Dangerous Dust
In Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, extreme dust is raising alarms
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dirty fuels
Blossoms Over Blades: Embrace "Slow Mow Summer" for a Buzz-Worthy Lawn
If you’re a fan of No Mow May, you’re going to love Slow Mow Summer
To Reduce Asthma’s Burden, We Need to Address Climate Change and Barriers to Health Care
Air pollution is a real threat to people’s health
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dirty fuels
Are Social Media Videos Ruining the National Park Experience?
Influencers are broadcasting their park experiences to tens of thousands of followers. But at what cost?
The Slow Flower Movement Aims to Create a More Sustainable Flower Industry
As many blooms are grown with excessive pesticides, local flower farmers chart a new path
Values Collide as Lawmakers Consider How Wildlife Policy Is Created in Vermont
Lawmakers slow-walk a bill that conservation groups say would bring wildlife management into the 21st century
How to Green Your Pregnant or Postpartum Loved One
Ask if they want these plastic-free pain-relief products, clothes, or pillows
Kentucky Republicans Split Over Renewed Law to Prop Up Costly Coal Plants
The billionaire-backed law shows the hold coal has over Kentucky
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Forcing Polluters to Clean Up Their Mess Means New Hope for Communities
The EPA will require power plants to deal with their toxic coal ash waste
ICYMI: Moose Take Over Colorado, Putin Destroys Gazprom, Manhattan Entry Fee & Orangutan, Heal Thyself
Environmental news of the week for busy people
As the Environmental Crisis Worsens, So Too Does the Safety of Journalists Covering It
UNESCO is giving environmental journalism a much-needed spotlight during its annual World Press Freedom Day conference
