Ice Stupas of the Himalaya Maya Kroth|January 10, 2020 In the era of climate change, ice stupas are emerging as a solution to provide farmers in the Himalaya with access to glacial meltwater year-round.
What to Expect from Climate Conversations in 2020 Sarah Grothjan|December 26, 2019 Though the year is winding down, conversations about how to address a changing climate are underway. Here’s what you need to know about climate policy as we kick off the new decade.
What Is Eco-Anxiety? Jenni Gritters|December 12, 2019 Forms of climate change-driven depression and anxiety are on the rise, according to new studies.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change Sarah Grothjan|December 6, 2019 Because discussing a warming climate doesn’t have to be scary.
5 Things to Watch Following the U.N. Climate Summit James Gaines|October 3, 2019 Talks among world leaders have wrapped up, but the story is far from over.
5 Simple Ways to Act on Climate Change Anja Semanco|September 20, 2019 The outdoor community has an opportunity to turn their passions into purpose and become climate champions. Here are five ways you can act on climate change.
The Best Signs from the Global Climate Strike REI Staff|September 20, 2019 At the more than 900 climate strikes in the U.S., demonstrators hoisted signs with colorful, creative messages. Here are some of the best signs we found.
Tourism Organizations Reckon With Wildfire Matt Wastradowski|September 20, 2019 A warmer and drier climate is expected to make wildfires worse, raising tough questions for regional marketers promoting the outdoors.
Updates From the Youth-Led Global Climate Strike REI Staff|September 20, 2019 Hundreds of climate strikes took place across the U.S. on Friday. The Co-op Journal had reporters in Boston, Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Anchorage, Alaska. Here’s a recap of what they witnessed.
What to Expect from the Youth-Led Global Climate Strikes REI Staff|September 20, 2019 On September 20, young people are organizing around the world to demand climate action from leaders leading up to the U.N. Climate Action Summit in New York on September 23.
What a Changing Climate Means for Climbers on Mount Rainier Hilary Oliver|September 18, 2019 With receding glaciers and changing ice pack on Mount Rainier, the climbing is changing, too. Experts weigh in on what climbers can expect in the future.
We Need to Talk—About Climate Change Paul Tolme|September 17, 2019 Experts say recreationists are ideal climate communicators. Here's how to broach the topic.
