The Magazine of The Sierra Club
June Astronomical Highlights: Serpent Bearer and Strawberry Moon
Summer is a great time to seek out some true darkness
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astronomy
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ICYMI: Pale Panda, Fugitive Flamingo, “Freedom Gas” & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
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climate change
Welcome to the Library of Things
It’s showing us all how to own less, and borrow more
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lifestyle
I Was a Newbie Bird Counter
eBird turns novices into citizen scientists, and bird sightings into biodiversity data
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birds
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Construction on Border Wall
ACLU and the Sierra Club win Round 1 in challenge against Trump’s emergency declaration
5 DEET-Free Ways to Protect Yourself From Bugs
Here’s the truth about natural bug-spray alternatives
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lifestyle
What's Better for the Environment, Heat Pumps or Furnaces?
Here are some tips on the most efficient way to heat your home
Meet the Invasive-Species Squad
Purging prolific garlic mustard unites this cul-de-sac community
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invasive species
Bumblebees Need a Diverse Diet Too
A new study shows the pollen a queen bee eats affects the survival of her nest
ICYMI: Bieber Fans, Internal Combustion Ban, EPA’s Pollution Plan & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
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climate change
Trading In a Suit and Tie for Fleece
A conversation with Avi Garbow, former EPA general counsel
Reviving Hawai'i’s Native Forests
Planting koa, milo, and ohia has a side benefit
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forests
Electric Cars Don't Pose a Risk for Radiation
Experts agree: There is no unhealthy radiation exposure from EVs.
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electric vehicles
States Crack Down on Environmental Activists
New laws target infrastructure protesters, raising free-speech concerns
California Just Banned Chlorpyrifos. Why Won’t the EPA?
Numerous studies show that the pesticide is harmful to human health
ICYMI: Gator Pants, Space Pirates, Lucky Asteroid & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
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climate change
India’s Largest Power Company Shifts Away From Coal
Renewables are better for the bottom line, and they’re what people want
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renewable energy
Can Canada Save the Mountain Caribou Before It’s Too Late?
The iconic animal is at risk of extinction
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endangered species
Inside the “Plogging” Movement
Here’s what it’s like to go jogging for the environment
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adventure
