"All Our Blogs" / Blog on Environment
The Grand Canyon Chapter seeks to engage its members and the public in protecting our communities; public lands, including national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges; rivers and streams; and wildlife. We also work to promote clean renewable energy and energy efficiency in order to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change and to support transit-, bike-, and pedestrian-friendly communities to reduce air pollution and energy use.
A list of Blog Posts -- on our efforts for the Environment...
Update #24) Sine Die! Finally, We can all Breathe Easier!
June 21, 2024
Phew! The AZ Legislature finally adjourned sine die -- They did more than their fair share of harm, including a godawful budget that does little to prepare AZ for the challenges we face, a plethora of bad water bills, and a couple more bad referrals.
BLM safeguards 98.9% of Sonoran Desert National Monument, its Indigenous resources, desert life from recreational shooting
June 5, 2024
BLM to close almost 500,000 acres (98.9%) of Sonoran Desert National Monument to recreational shooting -- once allowed everywhere amidst the saguaro cacti, native desert life, ancient petroglyphs, and rich cultural history an hour from Phoenix
Mining vs Environment (with Background Info & Statement)
June 1, 2024
By Gary Beverly, Don Steuter, & Stuart Chavez: In Arizona, reckless exploitation is permitted by obsolete federal mining law -- We are calling on Pres. Biden and Gov. Hobbs to use their tools -- to protect our lands, waters, wildlife, and our...
A Robust Democracy Is Essential For A Sustainable Environment
April 3, 2024
by Sandy Bahr: "It is no coincidence that countries and portions of countries, including here in the United States, where democracy is under fire and not functioning, are also places where there are huge issues with air and water quality."
EPA Strengthens Soot Standard, Protecting Public Health
April 3, 2024
EPA released updated Standards to curb a deadly air pollutant that harms public health, causing premature death and decreased lung function -- responsible for over 100,000 deaths in the US every year.
Student Contributor: 2024 Environmental Day at the Capitol
April 3, 2024
by Brianna Morales Figueroa: "I explored Environmental day with Earth Club this year for the third time -- my favorite Environmental Day, considering...the amazing speakers who contributed their ideas on the water issues that Arizona is facing"
Nopales Group Gets Fresh Start with Focus on Equity and Environment
April 3, 2024
by Cyndi Tuell: "Sierra Club’s southern AZ group based in Tucson...has made a fresh start with a new name -- Started more than four decades ago, it reorganized as the Nopales Group in 2023 -- now led by new leaders, including chair Anakarina...
What you need to know about the upcoming SRP elections
March 1, 2024
Learn about the upcoming SRP elections and why they're unfair and undemocratic.
AZ Leaders Gather in South Phoenix to Talk about Soot Air Pollution and the New EPA Standards
February 21, 2024
Phoenix, AZ – Community leaders gathered today at First New Life Church in South Phoenix to express their appreciation for the new, tighter Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Standards for Soot, or PM 2.5 Particulate Matter air pollution.
Groups Release 2024 Environmental Priorities for AZ Legislature and Governor
January 4, 2024
Phoenix, AZ - Today, 25 plus organizations presented "2024 Environmental Priorities for the Arizona Legislature and Governor" -- water as top priority -- climate and clean energy, environmental justice, land protection, democracy -- among others...