Climate Change, Front and Center
November 9, 2017
Two big updates on U.S. climate policy so far in November that frame the climate crisis in a new way the compounds the urgency for action. First, 13 federal agency released an extensive scientific report that concludes that climate...
Candidates for Boise City Council Sound Off
October 16, 2017
The Idaho Chapter Sierra Club was one of 12 other nonprofits that came together to host an issue led candidates' forum in Boise of City Council candidates. Take a look at candidate responses to questions on issues including transportation, fair...
Radio Boise Drives Electric
October 11, 2017
A local voice working to educate folks about electric vehicles.
Proposed Bill Will Undermine Courts and Salmon Recovery
October 10, 2017
The U.S, House of Representatives moves to debate H.R. 3144, set to undermine Court orders for salmon recovery. For Idaho, the passage of this bill would ensure the demise our salmon and steelhead fisheries, destroying our natural legacy of...
Cleaning Up Transportation in Idaho
October 5, 2017
Two major developments point to bright future for clean transportation in Idaho, but we have to act to keep our state moving forward.
Hundreds turn out to celebrate for National Drive Electric Week in Boise!
September 18, 2017
On Saturday, September 16th hundreds of Idahoans gathered for a free car show at Idaho Power’s headquarters in downtown Boise to highlight the clean-air benefits, cost-savings and fun of EVs for the seventh annual National Drive...
150 Mayors, 40+ Cities and Counting for a 100% Clean Energy Future
September 7, 2017
A little over a year ago, the Idaho Chapter began working on the Ready for 100 campaign in Boise with the aim of getting the city to commit to 100% clean, renewable energy for its electric sector by 2035. Since we started a lot has changed, but one...
Wood River Valley awaits Public Utilities Commission decision on proposed transmission line
September 6, 2017
Sierra Club, City of Ketchum, PUC staff, and many Wood River Valley residents have questioned whether a redundant transmission line is the right long-term investment for the community.
Embracing Clean Energy
July 12, 2017
Rev. Robert Spencer is the Ready for 100 Chair for the Boise Campaign working for a 100% clean energy future in Idaho. Rev. Robert is a retired Episcopal priest and hospital chaplain; supply priest at St. James in Mountain Home; and active in...
The Snake and salmon: People are feeling the pain of a river lost
July 6, 2017
Unless you grew up on or near saltwater, you’re probably not so keen to notice the changing of the tides. It’s a fairly subtle thing, but the more you’ve experienced it, the more noticeable, expected and obvious it becomes. You notice the tug on...