The Magazine of The Sierra Club
In Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Today, 300 major U.S. rivers and their tributaries are protected by the law
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“Extinct” San Quintín Kangaroo Rat Still Exists
The small mammal is making a comeback in Baja California
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wildlife
Paddling the Lower Mississippi Ain't a Huck Finn Journey Anymore
Levees, dams, and industry give the river a brutal allure, but the pelicans don't care
Donald Trump's School for Scandal
Why did Scott Pruitt's huge security detail have to accompany him to Disneyland?
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politics
River Adventures Are for Feasting: A Slideshow
Veteran paddling guide John Ruskey shows us how to sup right on the river. | Photos by Rory Doyle
Astonishing Photos Capture the Lucid Beauty of Polar Ice
Camille Seaman's mesmerizing photography clarifies the Arctic's vanishing reality
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climate change
Flint’s Water Problems Aren’t Over
Gina Luster, a Flint Rising organizer, is still living with the effects of lead poisoning
Judge Tosses SF and Oakland Lawsuits Targeting Big Oil
Ruling is a setback to holding major carbon polluters liable for climate change
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climate change
Climate Change Is a Tick’s Best Friend
Mary Beth Pfeiffer’s “Lyme” sounds the alarm on a climate-driven epidemic
How to Walk in a Beautiful Way in an Age of Climate Change
Camille Seaman and her daughter take in the vanishing reality of polar ice
Toxic Tents
Some proposed immigrant detention centers are Superfund sites
Making Electricity Often Requires Steam—and That's Bad News for Rivers
Most of our modern power plants are basically little more than steam engines
Which Is Better for the Environment, Flying or Sailing?
Either way, it's always best to minimize travel when possible
Can Reflective Roofing Save Energy and Help the Environment?
The cooling effects of a white roof are debatable, says Mr. Green
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clean energy
13 Unlucky Animals That Are Killed for Fun
Wildlife killing contests are still legal throughout much of the United States
ICYMI: French Butts, Goat Glut, Mammoth Tusks, & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
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climate change
The Environmental Impact of Food Has Huge Variability
A new analysis shows massive differences between producers
A Tale of Two Posoles
Dream dinners from "The Berkeley Bowl Cookbook" and "This Immeasurable Place"
How Many Beefalo Is Too Many Beefalo?
Sharpshooters, the Grand Canyon, and the beefalo management quandary
