Maryland Chapter Blog

On September 8th and 9th several communities in Maryland held different events centered around the theme of “Rise for Climate, Jobs, & Justice!”. These events were part of the People’s Climate Movement, and all focused on moving towards clean...

The Sierra Club endorsed Democratic Party candidate Ben Jealous for Maryland Governor Friday, August 31st, in Kingsville, MD. The Sierra Club announced their endorsement during a press conference at a solar farm alongside the Maryland League of...

Maryland Sierra Club, Maryland Environmental Health Network, Central Maryland Transportation Alliance, Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition and Maryland League of Conservation Voters Sign Letter to MDE, MDOT, and Maryland Climate Change Commission...

In September, communities around the world will rise again for climate action! On September 8th & 9th, as a followup to last year's successful Climate March, the People's Climate Movement is calling on us all to "Rise for Climate, Jobs, and...

Starting August 2018, we'll start doing monthly profiles of the staff working at the Maryland Sierra Club! All future profiles will be added to this page as well as the E-News!

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This spring bills were introduced in the Annapolis City Council and the Anne Arundel County Council to ban the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) food containers by food service establishments. The Annapolis bill (O-22-18) is alive and on track. The...

On Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 Maryland officials announced a proposed plan to spend the state’s portion of a federal settlement with Volkswagen. The Maryland Department of the Environment, in conjunction with the Maryland Energy Administration and...

On Friday July 27th, 2018, the Howard County Council unanimously approved a one year development moratorium in the Tiber River and Plumtree Branch stream watersheds surrounding Ellicott City, which was hit by intense flooding in May for the second...

The Sierra Club Maryland Chapter Summer Interns have been working hard to fight for the environment in the state of Maryland. Meet our energetic and dedicated group of interns!