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Visiting Vice President Kamala Harris in DC
April 28, 2023
On behalf of the Angeles Chapter, I accepted an invite to the Earth Day celebration at the residence of the Vice President.
It was no small thing to commit to travel across the country for a fancy social event. However, many of you...
Your Energy Cost Savings in the New NEM 3.0 World
April 28, 2023
So, you’ve heard all about the NEM 3.0 solar rate changes that took effect on April 14, 2023 for anyone installing solar after the deadline. But, now what? What’s next for solar homeowners who locked in under NEM 2.0 or for homeowners...
Check out some incredible photos from this year’s WTC snow camp trips!
April 3, 2023
Students enrolled in Sierra Club’s Wilderness Travel Course were well-equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the backcountry safely and responsibly, even in the midst of record winter and snow conditions. ...
Don't get left in the dark - Secure your power and save today
March 31, 2023
In mid March, a wind storm in Northern California damaged power lines and vital equipment leaving more than 160,000 bay area PG&E customers without power for several hours. More than two-thirds of these customers were estimated to be without...
Announcing our 2022 Annual Report
March 17, 2023
A central theme in our 2022 Annual Report (available here) is building a foundation for lasting transformational change.
In 2022, we laid fertile soil and planted deep roots that will anchor us as we cultivate a more robust collective...
Sponge Cities - What Are They?
March 6, 2023
Scientists predict that if the world does not drastically reduce carbon emissions and prevent global temperatures from rising above 1.5°C\ 2.7°F, we will experience irreversible and catastrophic consequences of climate change that could make...
Can We See A Return of the Endangered Southern Steelhead Trout?
March 6, 2023
Conner Everts holds a Small Chinook Salmon in British Columbia
It is difficult to perceive, the fish long associated with the big rivers of Northern California to the Pacific Northwest and all the way to the Russian...
Edible Weeds, A No-Water Bounty in Urban Areas
March 6, 2023
Bountiful harvests, incredible nutrition, and all for little or no irrigation. What better defines sustainability?
Spontaneous vegetation, better known as weeds, has prolled humans for tens of thousands of years. Humans’ digestive...
Recycled Water is a Source of Water
March 6, 2023
Sierra Club California staff recently attended tours of both the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (ECL) and the WRD Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning (ARC) to have a better understanding of water recycling...
Lightening the Load: How SolarApp+ Can Help Climate Activists Push for Solar Roofs in Their Cities
March 6, 2023
Being a climate activist can be daunting, and SolarApp+ can lighten the effort. Since a lot more electricity generated from renewable sources is needed fast, and since governments on all levels don’t move fast, here’s one proposal...