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The Art of Greenlandic Kayaking

The world's most badass kayakers call it a "qajaq." And they use it to hunt walrus.

By Kendra Pierre-Louis February 9, 2016

In this story: kayaking, adventure

Does the original kayak still have a place in a melting Greenland?

Year of the Monkey, for the Monkey

By Michaella Sheridan February 8, 2016

In this story: animals, holidays, wildlife

Wildlife Refuges Are Retreats for People, Too

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuges near urban areas provide easy escapes for city dwellers

By Reed McManus February 8, 2016

In this story: wilderness, wildlife, urban living

Our National Wildlife and People Refuges

Coal versus Recreation in Utah

Haze from Utah's coal-fired power plants threatens its vibrant outdoor-recreation industry.

By Judith Lewis Mernit February 8, 2016

In this story: dirty energy, saving wild places, activism

Pollution from Utah's old economy is threatening to choke its recreation-based future

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Noah Schlager February 5, 2016

In this story: clean water, oil, wilderness, wildlife, forests

National Parks Adventure: An Epic Film for An Epic Occasion

By Wendy Becktold February 4, 2016

In this story: film, national parks, saving wild places

What About Unrecyclable Stuff?

By Bob Schildgen February 4, 2016

In this story: , recycling

How Can I Recycle Foam?

By Bob Schildgen February 4, 2016

In this story: , recycling

Justice Must Be Served in Flint

By Aaron Mair February 3, 2016

In this story: environmental justice, clean water, politics

Lumber Liquidators Busted for Liquidating Tigers

By Paul Rauber February 2, 2016

In this story: animals

Would Yosemite by Another Name Be As Sweet?

By Aliyah Kovner February 2, 2016

In this story: national parks, Yosemite

February Observing Highlight: Winter Hexagon

By Kelly Kizer Whitt February 1, 2016

In this story: astronomy

Whistle-Pigs take the Weather Channel (or, Happy Groundhog Day)

By Zoë J. Sheldon February 1, 2016

In this story: holidays, animals

A User’s Guide to Great Outdoor Photography

By Boyd Norton February 1, 2016

In this story: photography, wilderness, wildlife

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want To Miss

By Michaella Sheridan January 29, 2016

In this story: politics, technology, oceans

Sharks Take a Bite

By Noah Schlager January 29, 2016

In this story: wildlife, oceans, science

Murder and Mystery in the Recycle Berkeley Yard

By Bob Schildgen January 28, 2016

In this story: books, recycling

3 DIY Toiletries You Can Make At Home

By Christine Coester January 25, 2016

In this story: diy

5 Environmental Stories You Don’t Want To Miss

By Noah Schlager January 22, 2016

In this story: clean water, water, animals, astronomy, oceans

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Keep It in the Ground

By Dashka Slater January 22, 2016

In this story: clean energy, dirty energy, politics