REI Co-op Studios Presents: Canary REI Staff|September 14, 2023 As climate change turns up the heat on the search for solutions, scientist Lonnie Thompson races to find clues in the ice—while it lasts.
Camping In the Desert? Don’t Bust the Crust. Ula Chrobak|December 4, 2022 What to know about the essential yet fragile soil ecosystems called “biocrusts,” and how to protect them.
Everything to Know about Machine-Made Snow (Just Don’t Call It Fake) Elissa Garay|November 22, 2022 As global temperatures rise and less snow falls annually, the winter sports season shortens. It's bad news for snowboarders, skiers and resorts alike, but is snowmaking the answer?
Introducing: Reciprocity Project Season 1 Reciprocity Project|October 10, 2022 The films in the Reciprocity Project series share a diversity of Indigenous community, knowledge and culture in order to inspire action to heal the planet.
4 Natural Climate Solutions (And What We Can Do to Support Them) Lisa Stiffler|September 6, 2022 The outdoors provide solace and adventure, but they also have built-in tools to combat climate change. Learn more about how to support them.
Where There’s Smoke: How Wildfire Smoke Is Affecting Life Outdoors Margot Bigg|August 23, 2022 More fires equal more smoke—and what does that mean for outdoor recreation? Read more about staying safe outside in smoky conditions.
A Year of Action: What the Co-op Community Accomplished in 2021 REI Staff|December 17, 2021 Learn about the issues the co-op community championed in 2021, from planting trees to fighting climate change to supporting kids getting outside.
Updates to the 6 Environmental Rollbacks You Should Know Sarah Grothjan|November 3, 2021 At the beginning of 2020, we wrote about six of the environmental rollbacks that have particular significance to recreationists and people vulnerable to climate change. With the Biden administration in place and new agency leaders at the helm, many of these rollbacks are being undone or amended.
Q&A: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Monument Designations, Conservation and More Sarah Grothjan|June 15, 2021 Deb Haaland discusses the proposed America the Beautiful initiative, national monument designations, clean energy on public lands and more.
With Deb Haaland at the Helm, Change Is on the Horizon for Interior Sarah Grothjan|April 6, 2021 In March, Haaland made history after being confirmed the first Native American cabinet secretary. We take a look at what could happen under her leadership.
Sustainability, Climate and Inclusion Factor Into New Standards From REI Sarah Grothjan|March 3, 2021 Under new co-op requirements, outdoor brands will work to operate more sustainably, while also ensuring they market and design products in an inclusive way.
Good Gear: “Climate Neutral” Label Helps Consumers Shop Their Values Phuong Le|October 1, 2020 After going carbon neutral, founders of Peak Design and BioLite urge others do the same. Their nonprofit certifies brands that measure, reduce and offset their greenhouse gas emissions.