Bringing Conservation Benefits to Local Communities
A gathering of conservationists and community members in Vietnam works towards striking a balance in sharing the benefits of forest conservation.
Human Landscape
Human Landscape
Beef, Banality, and Economics
Economists compare the benefits of beef with the environmental costs of cattle ranching and delve into the surprising science of cow pee.
Business
An Interview with Patagonia’s Director of Environmental Strategy Jill Dumain
SAGE sat down with Jill Dumain, Patagonia's Director of Environmental Strategy, to find out what makes the company unique and to get some advice.
Human Landscape
NATURE–CULTURE–ACTION!
Nature vs. culture. Wild vs. civilized. Country vs. city. These binaries, time and again, have been shown to be false dichotomies. But many groups and organizations still consider protected areas, for example, to be one without people in it. But counter-examples are starting to find their way into the streets and the public view.
Ecosystems, Forests, Indigenous Peoples
When a Tree Falls in the Amazon
Brazil's environmental laws have come a long way since the 1980's. But that doesn't mean the Amazon is well-protected.
Human Landscape
Thinking Like a Mountain Climber
How has Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard forged one of the world's most environmentally responsible companies? Easy: by drawing inspiration from the rock.