Blog posts from around the country
Lone Star Chapter
In another stinging setback for ExxonMobil in a long-running environmental enforcement case, a federal district judge in Houston denied ExxonMobil’s motion to reduce the size of the $19.95 million penalty the judge had ordered in April to punish the…
Alabama Chapter
Peggie’s achievements are so numerous that no one of us could remember them all. Nearly twenty people, including this author, wrote letters of support to the awards committee. I am proud to announce that Peggie Griffin stood out among all of the…
Central Piedmont Group / North Carolina Chapter / North Carolina
Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune provides an update on the last six months and has a call to action on the Keystone XL Pipeline. Click the title to read the full text.
Wisconsin Chapter
I was trying to come up with new places to hike and then it hit me: why not try to hike every state park in Wisconsin?
Central Piedmont Group / North Carolina Chapter / North Carolina
11 Hikers enjoyed this fun outing. The scenery, flora and fauna are awesome at that location!
Photo courtesy of Lori
Sonoma Group / Redwood Chapter / California
County Superior Court ruled July 20 for Sonoma Valley attorney Jerry Bernhaut in his lawsuit arguing that the County's Climate Action Plan is inadequate.The ruling said of the Climate Action Plan’s Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) that: “…the…
Alabama Chapter
With his keen quick blue eyes, nearly snow-white hair and beard, a flashy red bandana, and a faithful dog, John likely knows Hurricane as intimately as anyone ever has. Even prior to his task force work, he had been up and down, inspecting and…
Maryland Chapter
On Thursday, 7/27, we submitted a sign on letter to the Howard County Executive and Council advocating for strong stormwater management and smart development principles. We asked the County officials to consider and adopt these recommendations as…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for August 2017. Click the title to see the news this month.