Maryland Chapter Blog

It’s that time of year again and you are probably thinking to yourself, “How can I have a stress free holiday season and still be kind to the environment?” You're in luck! Our Political Intern, Jason Brand, has some tips and tricks to have a stress...

One of our 2018 Political Interns, Kate Rush, wrote about her experience working with our Political Team. Read her blog here -->

Media Advisory: Montgomery County residents and organizations testify at the Montgomery County Priorities Hearing to Petition the Delegation to Stop Gov. Hogan’s Highway Expansion Proposal

The Maryland Sierra Club and other environmental organizations mobilized in unprecedented ways to defend pro-environment incumbents and elect new leaders.

On Tuesday, October 23rd, Sierra Club and partners submitted a sign on letter to the Maryland Commission on Climate Change on their draft annual report for 2018. The Commission released it's draft set of recommendations to the state and, after...

The Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition has in the last year seen a disturbing increase in the intensity of demands for reductions and/or cancellation of transportation services in member jurisdictions of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board...

Dominion Energy will not build a fracked gas compressor station in Charles County.  The AMP Creeks Council and greater southern Maryland community are celebrating their victory after a two-year fight to prevent this station from being...

Last week the IPCC released its report on global warming of 1.5°C. This special report highlights the impacts of global warming on natural and human systems, offers mitigation options, and calls for an increased global response to this growing...

The Maryland Transportation Opportunities Coalition met on Thursday September 13th for the Trains not Tolls Community Forum at the C. Burr Artz Library in Frederick, Maryland. Citizens, legislators, and potential delegates gathered to discuss...

On Saturday the 22nd 2018, we embarked on an outing that shed light on the various problems associated with the invasive plant species, Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) . Originating from Asia, Amur Honeysuckle is now very prominent in the...