Culture

Darren Aronofsky’s Climate Series “Black Gold” Exposes ExxonMobil Cover-Up

The controversial docuseries explores how one of America’s largest oil corporations concealed evidence surrounding climate change

By Maya Richard-Craven July 9, 2022

In this story: film

How to Lounge in PFAS-Free Bras While Your Partner Puts Kids in Less-Toxic Clothes, Car Seats, Strollers

Yes, you really can have it all and change companies and laws

By Jessian Choy June 27, 2022

In this story: buyers' guide, toxics, Ms. Green, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)

Six Lessons in Organizing From an Underground Abortion Network

In the pre–Roe v. Wade 1960s, the Janes became the doctors they wanted to see in the world

By Heather Smith June 11, 2022

In this story: women's rights, activism, film

Black and white 1970s era mugshots of two women.

11 Songs About Climate Change

Billie Eilish is singing about wildfires? Of course she is.

By Heather Hansman June 8, 2022

In this story: climate change, entertainment, music, lifestyle, environmental justice

Image of a purple mix tape on fire against a pale yellow background.

Toxic PFAS, the “Everywhere Chemicals,” Are in Organic Pasta Sauce and Ketchup, Drugs, Pesticides, and Foodware

Here’s a list of products to potentially avoid and those found to be safer

By Jessian Choy June 1, 2022

In this story: toxics, Ms. Green, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)

Dig Into Food-Upcycling Apps

Digital solutions that save money and resources while slashing food waste’s massive emissions

By Amanda Castleman May 16, 2022

In this story: food and drink, climate change

Fat Girls Hiking: The Movement—and New Book—to Prioritize "Trails, Not Scales"

Founder and author Summer Michaud-Skog opens up to Sierra

By Jill K. Robinson May 12, 2022

In this story: books, hiking

Minister for the Sierra

A conversation with Kim Stanley Robinson about his love affair with a mountain range

By Leonie Sherman May 14, 2022

In this story: books

Read the World: 8 New Environmental Books in Translation

Diversify your reading list with critically acclaimed new releases

By Allison Braden May 11, 2022

In this story: books

How Do I Recycle Used Tennis Balls?

Some tips on other uses and how to make balls last longer

By Jessian Choy May 7, 2022

In this story: recycling, Ms. Green