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Get on board for the People's Climate March in NYC
August 11, 2014
Attend the People's Climate March with the Maryland Sierra ClubNew York City Sunday, September 21, 2014In September, heads of state are going to New York City for a historic summit on climate change. With our future on the line, we will take a...
Hiking Beyond Coal
August 6, 2014
Last weekend, on July 26th, I joined the Beyond Coal Team as it hosted a hike along the historic C&O Canal Towpath to see one of Maryland’s last coal-fired power plants, the Dickerson Generating Station.After a month of planning, we arrived at...
Most Club Endorsees Win Primaries
August 4, 2014
Two of the three legislative and county council candidates endorsed by the Anne Arundel Sierra Club won their party’s nomination in contested races on primary election day, June 24.House Speaker Mike Busch, District 30A, was the overwhelming top...
Prince George's Zero Waste Field Trips
July 24, 2014
Where does it all go?If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you may want to register for one or more of the upcoming zero-waste tours organized by the executive committee of the Prince George’s Sierra Club. Between mid-August and mid-October...
Rally to Stop Cove Point and Liquified Natural Gas Exports
July 24, 2014
On Sunday, July 13th, I joined over a thousand people at our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., to protest the proposed Dominion Cove Point Liquid Natural Gas Export Facility in Lusby, MD. The approval of this new facility will drive up a...
Hiking Parkers Creek
July 24, 2014
by Omar TorresOn June 28th I had the pleasure of hiking along Parkers Creek at the American Chestnut Land Trust North Side Trail in Calvert County, Maryland. Upon arrival, the Stewardship Outing interns were introduced to Bob Boxwell, the...
Beyond Coal Summer Update
July 22, 2014
How much can you fit into one summer month? The Beyond Coal team at the Maryland Chapter has been working all throughout the month on to clean up Maryland's dirty coal-fired power plants, and we're excited to announce 2 great events during...
Hike Beyond Coal in Dickerson!
July 16, 2014
Get a first-hand look at coal and learn what we can do to move Maryland to clean energy -- RSVP today!On Saturday July 26th, come see coal up close!Have you ever seen a coal-fired power plant in person? I was shocked by the size and scale of the...
No Tourism Development on State Parkland
July 11, 2014
Thank you to all our supporters who joined us to tell the government: no tourism development on state land. The vote in Howard County is July 25. The vote in Baltimore is after September. It's not too late to share your opinion with your...
Rally in Washington DC: Stop Fracked Gas Exports!
July 9, 2014
Date:Sunday, July 13, 2014Time:12:30 PM to 4:00 PMPresented by:Maryland ChapterLeader:David O'Leary - 301-277-7111 daveol@earthlink.netLocation:West of the Capitol Reflecting Pool, bordered by 3rd St and between Pennsylvania Ave. NW and...