The Magazine of The Sierra Club
When Extreme Atmospheric Rivers, Storms, and Floods Become the Norm
In an era of increasing weather whiplash between floods and droughts, can we learn to embrace the rains?
science
The Biggest Predator of All Time: Us
New research confirms that humans push many species to extinction
In Search of the Tarantula "Mate-Gration"
Researchers dig for the secrets of arachnids in Colorado
The Fungus Among Us
Fungi steal the show in Emily Monosson's new book, "Blight"
What’s Behind the Rise of Ticks and Tick-Borne Illnesses?
It’s not just climate change. Land use change, forest fragmentation, and suburbanization are also driving this public health issue.
Mountain Lions Are Murder Gardeners
By leaving carcasses, mountain lions create lush landscapes for future victims that could attract prey
Even in Antarctica, Krill Are Eating Plastic
Where is it coming from? And how is it affecting Antarctic animals?
What Is Queer Ecology?
Queer theory expands our relationship with nature
Out of the Frying Pan, Onto the Farm
Mid-size predators avoid big carnivores by hiding behind humans—and die for it
The Last Human-Wild Collaborators
Humans have collaborated with at least six wild species. Now it's down to three.
