Blog posts from around the country

Florida Chapter
Mayor Buddy Dyer issued a new proclamation endorsing a goal of powering Orlando entirely with clean and renewable energy by 2050.
New Jersey Chapter
Today the Senate passed A4701 (Eustace)/S3059 (Sweeney) by a vote of 23-15. The bill has been passed by both houses and now goes to the Governor’s desk. The bill requires the State's full participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).…
New Jersey Chapter
The Senate has passed the concurrent resolution ACR192 (McKeon)/SCR148 (Smith) by a vote of 22-14. This resolution determines DEP Highlands Septic Rule is against legislative intent. The DEP’s proposed Highlands Forest Preservation Area is a major…
San Francisco Bay Chapter
Over the last year, legislators have been debating new housing legislation - both state and local - to meet the pressing needs of California's growing population. It is important to face the state's affordable housing crisis head-on. Having a decent…
Lone Star Chapter
With only four days left in the Texas Legislative session, brinksmanship between Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Joe Straus appears to have been averted with compromises on discriminatory “bathroom bill” legislation and the budget. However,…
Angeles Chapter
President Donald Trump's proposed 2018 budget released May 23 will have a negative impact on wildlife, ocean protection and public land resources in Southe
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
You have probably heard about the floating plastic garbage patches that occupy large gyres in the world’s oceans.  Well, some good news!
Angeles Chapter
Sungevity filed for bankruptcy in March 2017 and has been working to sell its business and obligations.
Washington DC Chapter
On May 24, the Sierra Club DC Chapter passed the resolution below supporting DC Statehood.   
Chickasaw Group / Tennessee Chapter / Tennessee
On Saturday May 27 at 9:00 AM, Nonconnah Creek Conservancy is hiking at the creek.