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.
Get Ready To Wear Hemp Kelly Bastone|September 20, 2019 Now that U.S. farmers can legally grow this drought-tolerant fiber, hemp is becoming a hot commodity among sustainable clothing brands.
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 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.
These Six Youth Leaders Are the Future of the Climate Movement Morgan Tilton|September 16, 2019 Inspired by issues of social justice and a love of wild spaces, young people are tackling the climate conversation, head-on.
Eric Artz: It’s Time to Take Action on Climate Change Eric Artz|September 16, 2019 Climate change is, beyond doubt, the biggest existential threat facing the outdoors and REI’s survival for another 81 years, says REI CEO Eric Artz.
Millions of Athletes Hit the Ocean Every Year. Scientists Want to Know What They’re Seeing. James Gaines|September 16, 2019 In an era of climate change, these surfers, divers and sailors could be the key to helping us understand what's happening to our world’s waterways.
Celebrating the Launch of REI’s New Print Magazine: Uncommon Path Michelle Flandreau|September 16, 2019 Uncommon Path, REI's quarterly print magazine, chronicles the experiences, events and ideas that shape the relationship between people and life outside.
Quiz: Can You Guess the Meaning of These Bizarrely Specific Outdoor Words? Aer Parris|September 13, 2019 Even we had to look some of these up. And no, your classic dictionary won't help you with definitions for many of these. Good luck!
