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.
On Board a Sailing Expedition to Study Plastic Pollution Clare Murphy|September 25, 2020 An all-women crew of scientists, sailors, artists and others embark on a global voyage to research the threats of plastic pollution on humans and ocean ecosystems.
REI’s New Climate Commitment Includes Pledge to Halve its Carbon Footprint by 2030 Sarah Grothjan|September 24, 2020 The co-op plans to reduce its carbon footprint 55 percent by 2030 and offset its emissions beginning with 2020.
Eric Artz: The Fight at the Intersection of People and Planet Eric Artz|September 24, 2020 REI Co-op President and CEO Eric Artz says we must address the greatest existential threat to the future of life outdoors and the co-op: the climate crisis.
A Major Environmental Law Just Changed. Here’s What You Need to Know. Sarah Grothjan|August 14, 2020 The administration's revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act will limit public review in favor of speeding up permitting processes.
This Is Not a Drill Mary Anne Potts|June 22, 2020 Lonnie Thompson, a renowned paleoclimatologist, is racing against time and his health to unlock the secrets of our past in the world’s melting glaciers.
In Search of Higher Ground Ted Alvarez|June 22, 2020 Under the threat of rapid sea level rise, members of the Quinault Indian Nation must evacuate the land they’ve lived on for thousands of years. Not in a century. Not in a decade. Now.
The 6 Environmental Rollbacks You Need to Know About Sarah Grothjan|February 20, 2020 We break down six policy decisions impacting our public lands and wild spaces.
In Our Nature: How are Warming Winters Changing Snowsports? Megan Michelson|February 4, 2020 If you've noticed your favorite ski slope is receiving more or less snowfall than past seasons, you're not imagining things. Is climate change to blame for this change? We set the record straight on 9 misconceptions about the climate’s impact on changing winter weather.
All Rise Kathryn Miles|January 27, 2020 The effects of climate change on a heavily developed city imperil the future of Charleston, South Carolina. But instead of throwing up their hands and moving out, some residents are staying put. Here’s why they feel hopeful about the future.
