Independent Environmental Journalism Marks 35 Years in Print and Digital

Founded in 1990, E – The Environmental Magazine Reaches 35 Years of Environmental Reporting

Seattle, United States – May 16, 2026 / E — The Environmental Magazine /

E – The Environmental Magazine, one of the longest-running independent environmental publications in the United States, is marking 35 years of continuous environmental journalism in 2025, a milestone that reflects the publication’s sustained commitment to covering climate, conservation, and sustainable living outside the influence of corporate or government funding.

From Print to Digital: A 35-Year Journey

Doug Moss founded E – The Environmental Magazine in 1990 at a time when dedicated environmental journalism was scarce and public awareness of ecological issues was still developing. What began as a print publication has evolved into a multi-platform media outlet, now operating through emagazine.com, where readers across the country access reporting on topics ranging from renewable energy and biodiversity to consumer sustainability choices.

The publication has maintained its independent editorial stance throughout its three-and-a-half decades, a distinction that has shaped both its editorial credibility and its audience trust. In an era when environmental stories are often filtered through the lens of political or commercial interests, E – The Environmental Magazine has built its identity around factual, reader-focused reporting.

EarthTalk Q&A Series Expands the Publication’s Digital Reach

A significant part of the publication’s current digital strategy centers on its EarthTalk Q&A series, a long-running feature that answers direct environmental questions submitted by readers. The series translates complex environmental science and policy topics into accessible, actionable guidance, covering areas such as reducing household carbon footprints, understanding conservation policy, and making informed decisions about eco-friendly products and practices.

The EarthTalk format has proven particularly suited to digital distribution, where readers seek specific answers rather than broad overviews. The series now forms a core component of the content available through emagazine.com, extending the publication’s reach to audiences who may not have encountered it during its earlier print-focused years.

“Reaching 35 years of independent environmental reporting is a reflection of what our readers have always wanted – straightforward, honest journalism about the issues that affect the planet and their daily lives,” said Doug Moss, Founder of E – The Environmental Magazine. “The EarthTalk Q&A series alone has answered thousands of reader-submitted questions since its launch, and that direct relationship with our audience is what has kept this publication relevant through decades of change.”

A Track Record Built on Editorial Independence

Moss launched the publication during a period of growing public interest in environmental issues, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Earth Day in 1990. Over the decades that followed, E – The Environmental Magazine covered major environmental developments including international climate agreements, the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure, and shifts in U.S. conservation policy – all without financial ties to the industries it covered.

That independence has allowed the publication to take positions and pursue stories that commercially sponsored outlets might avoid. It has also positioned emagazine.com as a reference point for readers who prioritize unsponsored environmental coverage.

Sustainability Coverage That Connects to Everyday Choices

Beyond policy and science, E – The Environmental Magazine has consistently focused on practical sustainability content that connects environmental issues to decisions readers make at home, at work, and in their communities. This approach – grounding large-scale environmental challenges in individual and community action – has remained consistent across the publication’s print and digital formats.

As the publication enters its 36th year of operation, its editorial focus continues to span climate change, habitat conservation, sustainable food systems, and clean energy transition. The EarthTalk Q&A series remains actively updated with new questions and answers, keeping the content current as environmental conditions and policy landscapes shift.

About E – The Environmental Magazine

E – The Environmental Magazine is an independent environmental publication founded by Doug Moss in 1990. Operating through emagazine.com, it delivers journalism and reader-focused content on climate, conservation, and sustainable living. The publication’s EarthTalk Q&A series provides direct answers to reader-submitted environmental questions and is a central feature of its digital platform.

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