Climate

Protecting the Protector: Inside the Legislative Push to Restore the EPA’s Environmental Authority

For five decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stood as the bedrock of American public health, a federal institution built…

From the Trailhead to the Capitol: How the Outdoor Industry is Mobilizing to Save the Winter Season

On winter mornings at high-altitude hubs like Turnagain Pass, Red Mountain, and Teton Pass, the ritual is consistent: lines of…

Ink and Altitude: How Angel Lopez is Redefining Outdoor Advocacy Through Body Art

Change is the only constant, a principle that serves as the cornerstone for the life and career of tattoo artist…

The evolving landscape of outdoor journalism and environmental advocacy through the lens of Megan Michelson

The intersection of outdoor adventure sports and climate journalism has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, moving from…

Vail Resorts Faces Financial Headwinds as Climate Volatility and Consumer Fatigue Reshape the Ski Industry

The intersection of unpredictable weather patterns and a shifting consumer base has delivered a significant financial blow to the North…

The Systematic Dismantling of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Erosion of Federal Climate Oversight

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), established in 1970 under President Richard Nixon, was founded on a mandate to serve as…

Beyond the Trail: How the 2024 Election Catalyst Shifted a Professional Athlete Toward Public Policy Advocacy

Three days after the 2024 United States presidential election concluded, Olympic athlete Jared Shumate emerged from the remote canyon country…

The Silent Erosion of Climate Progress: Why the Ballot Box is the New Front Line of Environmental Advocacy

The most significant impediment to meaningful climate action in the United States today is not a lack of technological innovation…

The Grassroots Evolution of Climate Advocacy: How Protect Our Winters is Mobilizing Outdoor Communities for Local Change

The intersection of outdoor recreation and political advocacy has historically been viewed as a peripheral interest, often relegated to policy…

The Changing Face of Summer: Why Heat Waves are Intensifying and What the Science Tells Us

If your outdoor pursuits this summer have felt increasingly arduous, the data suggests your experience is not an anomaly. Heat…