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Compiled by Anne Woiwode There are many ways to give memorable and thoughtful gifts this season that are consistent with supporting a healthy, sustainable future. Here are a few ideas found at farmers' markets, local crafts fairs, in your...

By Jan O’Connell, Senior Energy Organizer A long-running campaign by Sierra Club and our allies to move Michigan’s largest electric utilities to clean, renewable energy is paying off with cleaner power generation and cost savings for many...

By Alex Seidleck Growing up, riding the bus was a fun filled time where my friends and I would meet up and make plans for our after school adventures. The time spent on the bus would be filled with joyous laughter. As my friends and I would...

By Abigail Kelly   The Great Lakes function as a critical resource for Michigan, providing drinking water, supporting local ecosystems, and supporting recreational activities like fishing and boating. This contributes to Michigan's thriving...

by Cecilia Garcia-Linz Sierrans are hitting the road this peak summer season to explore scenic routes, hike trails, and relax on sandy beaches. Michigan offers some of the world's most beautiful natural landscapes and wildlife. One Michigan...

Earth Month is here, and, to celebrate, the Sierra Club is kicking off our Transit to Trails Campaign. Transit to Trails (or T2T) is a phrase commonly used to describe public transportation services and provisions that provide access...

Sierra Club members traveled to Washington D.C.  to lobby the U.S. Congress to ensure climate-smart agriculture programs in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) become standing agriculture policy. Eight volunteers representing the...

By Mike Buza From the cost of your lunch to the beating of your heart, climate change is affecting almost all aspects of our lives. Take food, for example. In its March 14, 2024 edition, Time Magazine reported that the price...

The United States just secured a victory that will protect our health and climate for generations. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized federal standards to enhance emissions requirements for light-duty and heavy-duty...

Data centers, or buildings that house computers and associated systems can have significant impacts on our environment – including water use, land use and noise – as well as public health impacts, especially when the center employs backup diesel...