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5 Ways Southern Maryland is Going Green
February 16, 2021
If you’re a Southern Maryland resident, you know how beautiful it is down here — from the coastal areas to wetlands to forests. Protecting these areas is part of the Sierra Club’s mission, and here’s what we’ve been up to lately.
Charles County Resident Favors Coal Transition Bill Supporting Local Communities
February 2, 2021
Teresa Ball from Charles County, Maryland spoke in favor of a just transition off coal at a press conference this morning in advance of the Hearing on SB 148 this afternoon.
Lobby Week Kickoff - A Success!
January 29, 2021
We didn't know if we could pull it off, a very place based event, done entirely virtually! But we did! Lobby Week Kickoff 2021 was a success! Read more here.
Reflections on Environmental Rights and a Historic Inauguration Day
January 23, 2021
Maryland Sierra Club Chapter Chair, Rosa Hance, reflects on Inauguration Day 2021 and her testimony on the Environmental Rights Amendment legislation before the Maryland General Assembly. Have a read!
Democracy is a Verb
January 14, 2021
Wednesday January 13th the United States Congress met to debate and ultimately vote for a historic second impeachment. (You may, like me, be having trouble keeping track of the days amidst a raging pandemic that has fundamentally changed our...
Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session 2021
January 11, 2021
This upcoming legislative session, we'll work to protect our environment and public health and to advance the causes of social and racial justice. Our Lobby Week Kickoff Event is January 28 for an early February Lobby Week. RSVP here!
2020 Year in Review at Maryland Sierra Club
January 5, 2021
2020. A brutal year of pandemic and turmoil we are glad to see increasingly behind us. Although we acknowledge the pain and hardship of the year, we celebrate the new bonds and coalitions formed and many significant achievements.
The Raskin Family’s Profound Loss
January 2, 2021
Our beloved Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin has suffered a devastating loss. His son Tommy passed away Thursday at age 25. Today the family launched the Tommy Raskin Memorial Fund for People and Animals.
Driving the Future. 5 Ways Howard County is Going Green in Transportation
December 17, 2020
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), transportation accounts for the largest portion of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the US. As many countries have embraced renewable energy, the US is falling behind. Tackling...
Charles County Leaders Call for a Transition Off Coal that Protects the Community
December 11, 2020
Wednesday night a diverse, powerful coalition of local leaders called for Maryland to develop a plan to stop burning coal and develop a transition plan for impacted workers and communities. The focus of the evening was the Morgantown Power Plant in...