Sabal Trail Pipeline Threatens North Central Florida
February 5, 2016
The proposed Sabal Trail Pipeline would wind from Alabama through southwest Georgia to Central Florida, bringing 1 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas to just south of Orlando in Osceola County.
Action Team Forming: Manatees at Risk of Downlisting!
February 4, 2016
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed downlisting the West Indian manatee from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Sen. Bill Nelson Threatens to Block Energy Bill in Latest Effort to Prevent Drilling Off Florida's Gulf Coast
February 3, 2016
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson took to the Senate floor to make it clear that he intends to block any effort to repeal a current no-drilling zone that extends 125 miles off much of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Mark Walters Becomes New Chair of Sierra Club Florida
February 3, 2016
Winston "Mark" Walters, who has served in local, state, and national roles since the 1990s, takes the helm from Debbie Matthews, who served in the role for four years.
Victory: Endangered Right Whale Critical Habitat Protection Expanded
January 26, 2016
NOAA Fisheries has announced it is expanding critical habitat protection for the endangered right whale.
Hundreds in Tallahassee Hold Largest Anti-Fracking Rally in State's History
January 20, 2016
Hundreds of people from around the state descended on Tallahassee on Jan. 20 to participate in the largest anti-fracking and pro-sustainable energy rally in the state's history.
FPL Vampires vs. Solar: Miami Sierra Club in King Mango Strut
January 6, 2016
Volunteers with the Sierra Club Miami group came up with a creative skit that illustrated the sun-stroked "FPL" Vampires versus the Solar Panel-Armed Suns.
EPA Says Sabal Trail Pipeline is Threat to Florida's Drinking Water, Then Recants
December 17, 2015
Sierra Club strongly opposes any oil and gas pipelines proposed for Florida.
Final Push for Floridians for Solar Choice Petition
December 16, 2015
The Sunshine State is currently one of only four states that prohibits citizens from being able to purchase electricity from anyone other than a utility.
Organizations and Businesses Demand Water Pollution Fix in 2016
December 12, 2015
Clean water activists delivered a letter signed by 106 organizations and businesses to Florida Senate President Andy Gardiner and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli.