Blog posts from around the country
New Jersey Chapter
J. Seward Johnson Jr., a sculptor born who may be responsible for more double takes than anyone in history thanks to his countless lifelike creations in public places, died on Tuesday at his home in Key West, Florida. He was 89 years old. Mr.…
New Jersey Chapter
The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee held a public hearing today on Governor Murphy’s proposed budget FY2021. The DEP budget has been cut by 34%, from $557 million to $342 million. The state service funding dropped 1.3%, from $253 million…
Washington DC Chapter
Chapter Chair Catherine Plume wrote to the DC Department of Transportation about plans to replace the District’s street lights with LED fixtures.
Alabama Chapter
Alabama – A united network of environmental nonprofits have taken a stand against Alabama utilities’ plans to cap-in-place toxic coal ash on the banks of Alabama’s waterways. Almost every other state in the southeast is requiring removal of
Alabama Chapter
For several grueling days starting on March 9, Sierra Club lawyers and Beyond Coal Campaign staff engaged in a three-day long hearing before the Alabama Public Service Commission in an attempt to block Alabama Power’s proposed addition
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
During the month of March, Houston METRO has been implementing a number of safety measures and service modifications. Providing public transit services during a virus pandemic, particularly one that can be easily spread and has triggered widespread…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
The Houston Sierra Club has suspended in-person monthly General Meetings for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. As a substitute this month we are offering an online video program, which can be viewed at home at a convenient time....
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Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Bay Area Sierra Club monthly programs have been suspended for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. The programs planned for March 18 on Antarctica, and for April 15 featuring Houston environmental attorney Jim Blackburn, have been postponed to…
Maryland Chapter
The Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club focuses on protecting the state's natural and wildlife resources, monitoring legislation, sponsoring outings, and educating the public about pressing environmental issues.