The Magazine of The Sierra Club
A Road Map for Improving Human Relationships
Brandon Keim's "Meet the Neighbors" reassesses the links between us people and nonhumans
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Each Food Has Its Own Universe—and Family Story
Aimee Nezhukumatathil's "Bite By Bite" tells a family story through favorite foods
Courts Need to Slap Down SLAPP Suits Like the One Targeting Greenpeace
A lawsuit against the group is nothing more than corporate bullying
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activism
Incarcerated People Are Drinking Unsafe Water in Illinois State Prisons
Prisoners' rights advocates and environmental groups are taking their concerns to the federal government
Community Science Ignites Hope for Bumble Bee Conservation
Local conservationists are collecting important data that help researchers and land managers protect the bees
Can Markets Stop the Climate Crisis?
“The Price Is Wrong” makes a detailed case against private power
Massachusetts Land Trust to Tackle Affordable Housing and Land Conservation in One Project
The movement to address land use issues is growing across the country
Hotter Temperatures Are Causing Trees to Have Heat Strokes
How climate-change-driven drying of the air is leading to tree deaths the world over
Insurers Are Backing Out of Covering Harm From PFAS Exposure
Small businesses and consumers will be left paying out of pocket to deal with the forever chemical
ICYMI Final: Superlatives to Note, Fools to Quote, Memes to Promote & Don’t Forget to Vote!
Environmental news of the week for busy people
Climate Migration Will Be the Global Challenge of a Generation
Models predict mass displacement in the decades ahead
How to Whale Watch Respectfully
Whale watching is less about getting that perfect view and more about learning, connection, and reciprocity
Solar-Powered Oil Drilling?
California’s outdated Low Carbon Fuels Standard rewards Chevron for sticking with the status quo
North Atlantic Right Whales Are Dying at Alarming Rates
Here’s what advocates and the Biden administration are doing to help save them
Invasive Species Can Wreak Havoc. Case in Point: the Everglades.
Here's what experts say can be done about it
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invasive species
What’s the Greenest Way to Protect Outdoor Furniture?
Turning the tables on toxic tips and brands
Do Western Lichens Need Federal Protections?
Entire species of lichen could be wiped out if greater protections aren’t put in place to protect them
6 National Parks You Can Explore Without a Car
With trains and shuttles and planning, you can leave the car keys at home
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public transit
Prisoners Are Uniquely Vulnerable to Extreme Heat and Flooding
Why were two prisons built in a lakebed in the first place?
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economic justice
Project 2025 Is a Blueprint for Canceling American Democracy
The Heritage Foundation’s document would gut the checks and balances that hold our republic together
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politics
