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As America continues to grapple with political uncertainty and an uneasy relationship with the planet, the author and environmentalist makes the case for an expansive and inclusive grassroots movement
In 2016, a wildfire jumped the Athabasca River and headed straight for Fort McMurray, an Alberta oil town 600 miles south of the Arctic Circle. In this excerpt from ‘Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World,’ John Vaillant chronicles the moment the blaze enters town, forcing nearly 90,000 people to flee in what remains the largest, most rapid single-day evacuation in the history of modern fire.
For the sake of our planet, let’s hope so
Answers to three of the most common questions asked in the springtime
A crazy-sounding idea—build a tube from the Pacific to bring water to Utah’s Great Salt Lake—raises a larger question: Are we willing to do absolutely anything to fight climate change?
First there was altitude training. Then it was heat training. Now it’s… pollution training?
I spent a year researching fifty women—one from each state in the country—who are taking action for climate justice.
In an excerpt from her new book 'Love Your Mother: 50 States, 50 Stories, and 50 Women United for Climate Justice,' Mallory McDuff profiles climate activist Colette Pichon Battle.
A warming planet is the enemy in ‘Terra Nil,’ the new video game for eco-friendly players. We tried it and came away inspired.
Show up on Earth Day with these easy, powerful actions
Grace Gibson-Snyder is one of 16 young people suing the state of Montana over climate change.
Some unlikely new heroes are fighting climate change: American sheep and the people who care for them
In his daily conversations, diet, business practices, and play time, Jones is always working for the planet
Cyclists, snowboarders, and trail runners unite to discuss their journeys to climate action in this three-part series, which is playing on ϳԹ Watch now
By swapping out bagged potatoes for loose ones, and eggs in cardboard cartons instead of styrofoam, you’ll lighten your environmental footprint
Therapy on the hiking trail couldn’t fix the new normal of Oregon wildfire season, but could it help me grapple with it?
5 simple ways to curb your food waste and save money
A state-by-state guide to climate change impacts already unfolding, and how to get involved in local mitigation and resiliency projects
How to handle plastic bags, batteries, milk cartons, metals, and...bowling balls
More than 300 athletes wrote a letter to skiing’s international governing body demanding steps be taken to preserver winter sports
Across America, youth-centered nonprofits are reshaping the face of the environmental movement
Donziger was released from two years of house arrest in 2022, the latest wrinkle in his decades-long fight for justice in the Amazon rainforest
Co-founder of the Outdoorist Oath, Pattie Gonia discusses the importance of outdoor joy
With Lake Mead drying up due to drought and climate change, the famous desert reservoir is revealing grisly secrets from the past, including the remains of people thought to be victims of Las Vegas foul play. Mark Sundeen hits Nevada for a freewheeling exploration of dark deeds, a rapidly unfolding apocalypse, and a parched future that will dramatically affect the entire American Southwest.
Ranking resorts based on five climate-based criteria, the Savills Ski Resilience Index sheds light on climate change’s impact on this sport
The new carving ski isn’t completely recyclable, but it’s a big step in the right direction
“As the world warms, the United States warms more,” reads the latest National Climate Assessment
Our favorite season is changing in ways good and bad. Here are the forecasts for mountain towns, ski bums, and everyone else.
According to a new Unesco report, glaciers in Yosemite National Park and other World Heritage sites are very likely to melt away by 2050
Your guide to voting on national, state, and local levels this November
If we’re all truly well and doomed and the climate apocalypse is impossible to stop, then doing nothing is exactly as futile as doing something. This is the case for dreaming up absolutely ridiculous solutions in an effort to get the juices flowing.
This year’s fire season is coming to a close, and thanks to mitigation techniques and some luck, it wasn’t as catastrophic as many predicted. But that doesn’t mean we’re in the clear.
Here’s what we know about the Mosquito Fire, how local communities are being affected, and what Western States 100 race organizers are doing to respond
Whatever your reason for considering an EV—your wallet, the environment, or practicality—adding an e-bike is a far better choice than replacing your current car
Blasting the Inflation Reduction Act on Sunday, the GOP nominee for a Senate seat in Georgia said, “A lot of the money is going into trees. Don’t we have enough trees around here?”
Zion National Park, Carlsbad Caverns, and areas around Moab, Utah, were inundated by water after heavy rainfall pummeled the U.S. Southwest
Yellowstone and Death Valley. Now Joshua Tree. What the hell is going on in our national parks?
The compromise offsets climate spending with big wins for oil and gas, too
We’re not putting our heads in the sand. But there are reasons to be hopeful and things everyone can do in the face of unprecedented change.
Once thought to be basically immortal, giant sequoias are dying in droves as fires burn bigger, hotter, and longer than at any other point in human history. Protecting them is possible, but managing western woods is a Pandora’s box of tough choices.
Officials are looking into plans that would relocate the crowded camp downvalley and off the ice
In her new book ‘Generation Dread,’ author and researcher Britt Wray teaches us how to channel our climate grief and anxiety into purpose and agency
He was an environmentalist versed in the dangers of our warming world, an expert trail runner, and eminently capable of moving far and fast outside. The heat killed him all the same.
Kids learn best through stories, and these books weave gripping tales with messages about caring for the planet
The American Southwest hasn’t been this dry in 1,200 years. The region’s water supply—and entire energy infrastructure—is at stake.
We asked one of the original Earth Day organizers for ideas on how to bring back urgency to the movement during a moment that’s more dire than ever
We took the world’s first electric super truck off-roading to find out what it could do
Photographer Brian Kaiser captures the joy of this niche winter sport
The United Nation’s latest scientific assessment on climate change is clear: it’s here, it’s impacting everyone, and it’s dangerous. Is there anything we can do?
As the planet warms, wine regions like Napa are being forced to make some major adaptations. But that’s also presented opportunities for innovation.
Climate expert Daniel Swain explains how a convergence of climate change, urban sprawl, and extreme weather fueled the costliest wildfire in state history
Yes, things are very bad, but there are some glimmers of hope for making meaningful progress
Heather Hansman shares the books and films that have helped her slow down and reflect amid the turmoil of 2021
The ϳԹ contributing editor’s latest release was the November pick for the ϳԹ Book Club. We spoke with her about the appeal of chasing powder and the many crises facing the ski industry.
In her new novel, the award-winning author takes an especially pessimistic view of the climate crisis—but this isn’t the time to give up
With increased coastal flooding and erosion, climate change is harshing California’s mellow vibes. Officials say it’s time to retreat from the shore altogether. Residents want to stay and fight. Paul Kvinta reports from the front lines of a pitched battle, where geologists and millionaires are squaring off, and friendly fire between surfers isn’t so friendly.
New research places a short timeline on the future of snow across the western United States
After COP26, a writer considers whether leaving the fate of the planet in the hands of world leaders is the right way forward
ϳԹ contributing editor Heather Hansman’s new book is both a critical take on the ski industry and love letter to its skids
The climate crisis has affected every corner of the country, including many of the places we once fantasized about moving to for a better quality of life
The grandeur of the Great Salt Lake stopped Brigham Young in his tracks and inspired John Muir to jump in for a swim. Yet now it’s in danger of disappearing, sucked dry by agriculture, climate change, and suburban lawns. Many Utahns would just as soon pave it, but as Bill Gifford learned during a yearlong exploration, there’s beauty and natural splendor here that deserves to live on.
The acclaimed author’s latest release is the October pick for the ϳԹ Book Club. We spoke with him about the book, climate anxiety, and the father-son relationship
Colorado’s John Hickenlooper has straddled the divide between industry and the environment. Now the U.S. senator is trying to create a climate-oriented voting bloc comprised of outdoor enthusiasts.
Having a green lawn doesn’t make sense in many parts of the country. But that doesn’t mean kids have to sacrifice their backyard adventures.
The host of CNN’s ‘United Shades of America’ on what we learn when we engage with communities very different than our own
W. Kamau Bell, the host of ‘United Shades of America,’ sits down with fellow comedian and activist Baratunde Thurston for a lively conversation on what we learn about this country when we engage with communities very different than our own
A recent ruling on an Endangered Species Act case may set a precedent for incorporating climate models into species protection
Eco-conscious parents are turning to electric utility bikes to haul their most precious cargo: their children
Alexandra Kleeman’s new novel imagines a disaster-plagued California where everybody’s drinking man-made water
Reading about romance and relationships in speculative fiction about scary futures reminds us that a better world is always worth fighting for
A warming planet, increased storms, and wildfires are creating a level of infrastructure collapse that’s expensive and devastating
As the climate warms in coming years, demand for outdoor recreation in the U.S. is expected to decrease, a new study from Utah State University finds
When the real world seems increasingly apocalyptic, what’s the point of reading novels about the horrors of climate change? ϳԹ’s culture columnist investigates her own fascination with cli-fi.
The past few years have seen a boom in fiction about the climate crisis. Here are our recommendations for some of the most interesting titles out there, from Octavia Butler to Jenny Offill.
Through the moving story of a widowed astrobiologist and his unusual son, ‘Bewilderment’ addresses our apathy in the face of environmental disaster
We’re relaunching our community for outdoorsy book lovers—starting with Richard Powers’s new novel, ’Bewilderment’
Scientists, planners, and even the Army Corps of Engineers are turning to natural solutions like coral reefs and sand dunes to protect coastal communities against intensifying storm surges and flooding
A series of extreme weather events stripped the lower 48’s most glaciated mountains of their snowpack, leaving guides in the lurch