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December 19, 2016
There's no better time to volunteer than right now. Angeles Chapter is launching a new 2017 series called Cultivating Conservation. These are sessions designed to strengthen your self development and leadership skills as well as motivate you to...
The Hot List: 8 issues we'll be working on in 2017
December 19, 2016
The new year is here, and we're ready! Angeles Chapter volunteer and activists will be working on many issues this year, but here are eight that we're putting on the top of the list. Help us as we gear up to make a difference in Southern...
An enemy within the EPA
December 8, 2016
Well, we knew this wasn't going to be pretty -- but it's still shocking. Donald Trump wants to appoint Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt as administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Presumably this isn't one of the...
Let us take you to winter fun in Mammoth and Yosemite! Trips to sign up for right now
November 28, 2016
Snowshoeing at Dewey Point in Yosemite National Park. Credit: Photos by Beth Martin
Who doesn't want to go to the snow in winter? Angeles Chapter hosts lots of snow play for those who want to ski, snowshoe,...
Sierra Club's new post-election mantra: resist, recruit, train and sustain
November 28, 2016
Over the days since Nov. 8, we've had to accept a tough reality. Although it's definitely going to happen, a Donald Trump administration will never seem normal, nor should it. We already know that the corrupt, cynical, and racist values that...
Donate Your Old Car to Support the Angeles Chapter
November 19, 2016
The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter is pleased to announce the financial support of the Sierra Club Foundation in partnership with CARS™, a national vehicle donation program. The program is a great opportunity for donors to get rid of old,...
Angeles Chapter Activist Jeff Yann died on Nov 1, 2016 at the age of 73.
November 15, 2016
Jeff was an environmental champion, he worked tirelessly on the clean-up of the polluted San Gabriel ground water basin, adding parks along the much damaged twin rivers, researched and promoted cleaner energy and recycling for four decades. His love...
Sierra Club ends decade-long battle over open space vs toll roads in Orange and San Diego counties
November 10, 2016
Sierra Club just ended a 15-year battle to save wild places in OC and San Diego counties where a toll road was planned. Credit: Mike Sappingfield
IRVINE, CA – Sierra Club and the Save San Onofre Coalition are...
Sierra Club on election results: 'Not defeated, determined'
November 10, 2016
This was a deeply disappointing election for the United States -- and the world. For people all over the country, the pain, anger, and fear at the prospect of a Trump presidency are very real.
As we reflect on what this means...
Why Quemetco battery-recycling plant must be cleaned up
November 7, 2016
Since the Exide battery-acid plant in Vernon was closed down for pollution, Quemetco is the only battery recycling facility in west of the Rocky Mountains. Batteries at the City of Industry site are processed not only from the western states but...