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Sierra Club says no to Trump's plan to withdraw from Paris Accord
May 31, 2017
At the close of the 2017 G7 Summit in Italy, the U.S. refused to sign on to a communique reaffirming a strong commitment to swiftly implement the Paris Agreement. Now President Trump has indicated the U.S. will pull out of...
Stand with the monuments: Tell Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke you want all national public lands to be kept intact
May 30, 2017
President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order that directs the Department of the Interior to review national monuments created by Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. That’s not only a brazen attack on the 111-year-...
Climb, ride, slide, fly: 2017 Adventure Film Festival
May 26, 2017
Now in its 14th year, the 2017 Adventure Film Festival is an international forum for the best and most inspiring independent adventure films of the year. Encompassing all aspects of adventure, from serious exploration to environmental heroism...
Trump's 2018 budget: What it means for the environment (brace yourself)
May 25, 2017
President Donald Trump's proposed 2018 budget released May 23 will have a negative impact on wildlife, ocean protection and public land resources in Southern California and across our nation.
A few highlights:
--Elimination of...
Sungevity Bankruptcy Update
May 25, 2017
Sungevity filed for bankruptcy in March 2017 and has been working to sell its business and obligations. As part of that Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization and sale, Sierra Club understands that Sungevity has sold certain of its assets to a...
Advanced screening of 'From the Ashes'
May 22, 2017
Join us on June 8 for an advanced screening of the remarkable documentary about coal mining in America, "From the Ashes."
Join us for a movie that captures Americans in communities accross the country as they wrestle with the legacy...
We need your voice on Bears Ears National Monument by May 26
May 19, 2017
Following Trump’s Executive Order to review over 20 years of national monument designations, the Department of Interior has announced a shockingly brief 15 day comment period on whether or not Bears Ears National Monument should...
TODAY MAY 15TH IS THE LAST DAY TO COMMENT ON VALUE OF EPA REGUALTIONS
May 15, 2017
Background
The EPA is asking for public comments on its proposed rule to repeal, replace, or modify environmental protections “to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens.” This could apply to any existing EPA regulations, even though...
Chapter 2017 Awards Banquet Honorees
May 7, 2017
ANGELES CHAPTER 2016 AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE CHAPTER AWARDS BANQUET
MAY 7, 2017
Angeles Chapter’s Highest Honors
Jane Simpson is honored with the Chester Versteeg Award. Jane has served the Angeles Chapter outings...