Picture yourself hiking in Yosemite National Park, the scent of pine in the air, only to stumble upon a pile of discarded water bottles and snack wrappers—a silent scar left by countless adventurers. The outdoor industry fuels our passion for nature, from scaling peaks to camping under the stars, but its growth comes at a heavy cost: a ballooning carbon footprint that’s choking the...

Waterproof jackets have long been essential for outdoor lovers and urban dwellers alike, shielding us from rain and wind. But a startling revelation is shaking up the industry: many of these jackets harbor per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed "forever chemicals" for their stubborn refusal to break down. Once prized for their water-repelling magic, PFAS are now under fire as mounting evidence ties them...