Climate Change Archives

Can Our Power Grid Handle the Growing Strain of EVs?

Millions of Americans are plugging in — but will there be enough power to keep their EVs running? GearJunkie dives into the future of EV…

Written by Paul Eisenstein January 12, 2023

‘Finding Gulo:’ Backcountry Ski Guide and Biologist Fights to Save Endangered Species

Follow along as a backcountry ski guide and field biologist attempts to document an elusive population of wolverines.

Written by Mary Murphy December 01, 2022

Legendary Mountaineer Bradford Washburn’s Lost Cache Unearthed

A team from Teton Gravity Research discovered lost film and cameras abandoned by the legendary photographer 85 years ago in the Yukon.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 27, 2022

Climbing Meets Climate Change in Patagonia’s ‘The Scale of Hope’

A former climate advisor to President Obama stars in this politically charged documentary set in the Alaska Range.

Written by Andrew McLemore September 08, 2022

California to Ban All New Gas Car Sales

Under a new rule, you won’t be able to buy a new gas-engine car in the Golden State after 2035.

Written by Sam Anderson August 24, 2022

Mini Goes All-Out for Polar Bears, Shows Off Electric Convertible

Mini USA is partnering with Polar Bears International to raise awareness of the Mini Cooper SE EV as well as the plight of the polar…

Written by Evan Williams July 18, 2022

Dozens of Outdoor Brands Commit to Ambitious Climate Accords

The Scandinavian Outdoor Group’s 70 member brands like Dometic and Thule voted unanimously to commit to United Nations climate measures.

Written by Sam Anderson May 19, 2022

Patagonia Film ‘Newtok’ Focuses on Alaska’s Climate Change Refugees

The Yup’ik people of Newtok, Alaska, were few but mighty. This film by Patagonia details what forced them to leave their village behind.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 26, 2022

‘Sam & Me’: Pro Skier Mike Douglas Learns Mentorship in the Age of Climate Anxiety

This short film discusses the problem of climate anxiety brought on by ecological degradation — and demonstrates how it can empower positive change.

Written by Jilli Cluff December 15, 2021

Report Confirms US Generates Most Plastic Waste of Any Country on Earth

‘Reckoning with the U.S. Role in Global Ocean Plastic Waste’ is a new 250-page consensus study that finds the U.S. produces more unreclaimed plastic waste…

Written by Jilli Cluff December 03, 2021

Danny MacAskill Debunks Climate Change Myths One Trick at a Time

In his latest production, ‘Climate Games,’ MTB stunt rider Danny MacAskill hopes to elevate the conversation around climate change. And he’ll pedal across a wind…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 25, 2021

Patagonia Pledges to Pay Higher Taxes in Effort to Sway Senators on Climate Bill

Patagonia sent a letter to Democrat Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, whose doubts leave President Biden’s $3.5 trillion budget package on the brink.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 23, 2021