Our Mission: To discuss and explore the linkages between environmental quality and social justice, and to promote dialogue, increased understanding, and appropriate action.
Former Sierra Club president Aaron Mair speaks at a historic Mississippi March for Justice.
At the Sierra Club, we are diligently working to explore the integration of social justice and environmental concerns. Our program seeks to provide an effective framework for addressing the damage, risk, and discrimination facing so many communities today.
Read moreWASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. government released major scientific reports today that further strengthen the connection between human activity and the climate crisis. As part of the Congressionally mandated National Climate Assessment, which is required…
WASHINGTON,​ ​DC​ ​-​​ ​Donald Trump went on an extended twitter tirade against the people of Puerto Rico this morning, tweeting among other things that the U.S. Island was alone responsible for its financial crisis, and threatening to abandon any…
Thousands of Oklahoma parents, students, teachers, scientists urge Oklahoma legislature to reject “science miseducation” bill Serious process concerns given that the House Common Education Committee declined to hear the bill, and it is being rushed…
“Embattled Borderlands” Provides Virtual Visit to US-Mexico BorderStory map combines photos, scientific data to highlight perilous reality of the region ** Experience the story map here** With the Trump administration gearing up to…
KNOXVILLE, TENN.— Today, the U.S. Senate voted to approve Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott Pruitt as head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In response, Scott Banbury, Conservation Coordinator for the Tennessee Chapter of the…