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Give yourself the gift of a better climate future by donating to these nonprofits
There’s no better way to grasp the dos and don’ts of curbside recycling than seeing the sorting in action
Outside's ethics columnist faces a dilemma in his own life
If the congress can't get its act together by November 17, federal firefighters will each lose $20,000 per year
In a new social media post, the National Park Service said the trend threatens to harm California condors, one of the rarest birds in the United States.
Indigenous model and activist Quannah ChasingHorse lives her life in two very different worlds
The new jobs program will hire 20,000 young adults to boost climate resilience and environmental justice
Our list includes a pair of doughnut thieves in Alaska, a selfie taker in Colorado, and the tripod of Orlando
The Allbirds Tree Flyer 2 proves you can care about the environment and still get high performance
The author of ‘How to Prepare for Climate Change’ shares his takeaways from summer 2023
It’s not all doom and gloom. There’s good news about climate, too.
Officials in Savoie recently warned hikers to stop harvesting protected species of flowering plants from the hillsides
Heat-related deaths are on the rise across the Southwest, with multiple tragedies occurring in U.S. national parks
The new book ‘Becoming a Sustainable Runner’ offers a science-backed playbook for being an ecologically responsible athlete and citizen
Outside’s ethics columnist weighs in
There’s been a series of encounters in recent weeks. Research suggests that killing bruins isn’t the best way to prevent attacks.
An elaborate scheme targeted toy giant Mattel and the plastics industry by capitalizing on our big pink moment
Fifty years from now, we might be walking the Grand Canyon’s valley floor instead of running rapids down a healthy river
Our very own crazy dog person shares tips for keeping your dogs safe on the road in record-breaking temperatures
The nonprofit leader learned that the best way to handle an environmental crisis is to trust that your community will move forward together
She’s always asking me to volunteer in our community. I wish I could help, but I have a busy job and two young kids.
The CDT’s traffic is ballooning. In Montana, the National Park Service isn’t facing what that means for Glacier.
“First Cybertruck built,” claims Tesla. But here’s what's really going on with the Tesla Cybertruck release date, among other issues.
On an expedition to the arctic, the adventure photographer got a lesson from an orca on what happens when we really tune into nature
An unpopular, but entirely rational argument for the huge pickups everyone loves to hate
From growing plants from seeds, to repurposing food scraps, to turning trash into all-natural cleaners and beauty products, TikTok phenom Creative_explained will inspire you to waste less and save money
The massive cleanup clears tons of garbage from Oregon’s public lands
When treacherous weather rolled in during her dream trek in the Alps, the climate advocate knew that the only way forward was through
The renowned environmentalist knows that an effective revolution requires a movement, which is why he’s recruiting even the most unlikely activists
From the moment this story broke, I kept checking—and checking—the news. Distant tragedies can grip our minds and souls, put us there. I started thinking about why.
Our Outside experts examine the internet drama and nasty comments about this week’s Titan submersible catastrophe
Ironically, stronger, wetter, and warmer storms will shrink the snow line at many of the state’s most popular ski areas
Retreating from a wildfire during a backpacking trip inspired the nonprofit founder to share climate change’s impacts on nature with others
Save money and go easier on the planet with these tips and alternatives
Using a vehicle to travel to cool places is something pretty much all of us do. So why hate on people who do it well?
Or even cheaper if you have these common home supplies
Wildfire seasons are getting worse. The increase in smoke is harming heart, lung, brain, and skin health.
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 his new book ‘The Swine Republic,’ environmental scientist Chris Jones tells hard truths about Iowa’s agricultural industry and how its farming practices contaminate water thousands of miles away
Make money and do the planet a solid by embracing the circular economy
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.
Race director Megan DeHaan partners ultrarunning and agriculture to celebrate and protect open space
Learning how to buy, cook, and eat meat after eight years of vegetarianism
Apples no one has ever tasted are still out in the wild. Dave Benscoter, a retired FBI agent, has spent a decade searching for these 100-year-old heirlooms.
There are far better ways to deal with your shit.
Phoenix recorded its earliest 100-degree day in 80 years
Plymouth Gin is all about keeping our oceans clean and the martinis dirty
Peter Kaestner has traveled the world on an adventure-filled quest to become the first birder to hit 10,000. Ornithologist Jessie Williamson hitched a ride on a rollicking South American mission that involved land, sea, and (you guessed it) air.
At five feet tall, she was the smallest wildland firefighter in her crew and worried she couldn’t keep up. But on her very first blaze, she discovered her strength.
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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?
Smog season is here. Recent research offers some clues on how to help your body adapt to the stress.
The $450 Lomi Home Composter doesn’t actually create compost. But the product is still awesome—if you can afford it.
‘Wild and Precious’ is a memorial to the beloved American poet and a celebration of her work
Despite the proliferation of destination marathons, some runners are making a conscientious decision to stay closer to home. But they wouldn’t judge you.
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.
This nonprofit turned 40,000 miles of unused travel infrastructure into a system of walking and biking paths—and wants you to use them
How can our running practice leave a lighter footprint? This Earth Day, Outside Run editors share their favorite articles at the intersection of running and ecological responsibility.
Here are a handful of stellar eco-forward innovations that trail runners and race directors can add to their tool belts
The waste that comes from athletic gear and apparel is a structural problem, but individual actions still matter
Climate change is rendering some of our most beloved landscapes unrecognizable. How can awe and wonder cultivated on the trail help us navigate the earth’s transformation?
Clean water is just the latest front in the GOP's judicial war on your rights
Show up on Earth Day with these easy, powerful actions
Some unlikely new heroes are fighting climate change: American sheep and the people who care for them
Backpacker and Outside readers joined the Sawyer team on the ground in Viti Levu, Fiji, to see the change in action
Sixty-seven percent of all new vehicles will need to be electric by 2032
In his daily conversations, diet, business practices, and play time, Jones is always working for the planet
In Fiji and 99 other countries, the same Sawyer water filtration technology used by outdoor adventurers is helping to solve the global water crisis
Cyclists, snowboarders, and trail runners unite to discuss their journeys to climate action in this three-part series, which is playing on Outside Watch now
As a sponsor of the 2022 Defender Service Awards, Outside is helping to support the critical work of this nonprofit, which also gets to take home a brand-new Land Rover Defender 130
The marine biologist learned the hard way that we have to give people hope when it comes to the health of our planet
New studies confirm that spending time outside can ease physical symptoms
Ross Reid, under the name Nerdy About Nature, has been steadily gaining traction for his fast-paced, good-natured ecology lessons
It took a powerful experience on a glacier in Iceland for the scientist to see reason for hope in a rapidly transforming world
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
After the ocean took away her partner, the marine biologist found a way to live with loss
A state-by-state guide to climate change impacts already unfolding, and how to get involved in local mitigation and resiliency projects
Researchers look into how robotic bees encourage queens to optimize egg laying and assist with agricultural disasters