The Magazine of The Sierra Club
A Whale of a Controversy
Animal rights groups and the Makah Nation tangle over traditional whaling
Latest Updates
Abalone on the Edge
Scientists race to recover an endangered California abalone species
These Baby Animal Photos Reveal a Lot About Motherhood
Suzi Eszterhas’s “New on Earth” celebrates moms and babies in the wild
Dive Into the Emerging World of Sustainable Swimsuits
Now there are suits that won’t trash the planet
How to Stop an Oil Pipeline
Water protectors in northern Minnesota build a community to block Line 3
In this story:
pipelines
What’s the Latest Beef With Beef?
What Biden’s burger boondoggle tells us about partisan politics and spin-doctoring
In this story:
food and drink
ICYMI: Hazing Wolves, Falling Birth Rate, Condor Party & More
A weekly roundup for busy people
In this story:
climate change
We Can Guarantee the Right to Vote Once and for All
It requires acknowledging the obvious: Racism isn't over.
In this story:
voting rights
As Paradise Rebuilds, It’s Also Preparing for the Next Fire
The California town is working to become a fire-adapted community
In this story:
climate change
Beavers Are Firefighters Who Work for Free
Is it time to rethink beaver relocation bans?
Idaho Legislature Sets Sights on Wolf Extermination
New bill would allow for 90 percent of wolves in the state to be killed
19 Gifts That'll Make Mom (and Mother Nature) Smile
Sierra's 2021 Mother's Day Gift Guide
Shredding as a Path to Community Development
Boom times for mountain biking means towns are investing in cycling trails
In this story:
biking
May Stargazing: Water Is Life
We search the cosmos for this essential ingredient while abusing it on Earth
In this story:
astronomy
A Bold Action Plan for a Stable Climate
Here’s what it’ll take to make Biden’s US climate ambitions reality
Who Wants More ATVs?
Californians are paying for a controversial plan to woo off-road vehicles
Two Cheers for California’s Fracking Ban
Gavin Newsom did what no other oil-state governor has—but more is needed
Plant a Tree This Arbor Day
Nine tips for optimal planting and celebrating
Edgar McGregor Loves His Local Park
The 20-year-old climate activist picked up trash until there was none left
In this story:
activism
