Blog posts from around the country
Lone Star Chapter
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced federal approvals of three controversial fracked gas export terminals - Texas LNG, Rio Grande LNG, Rio Bravo Pipeline, and Annova LNG - proposed for Texas’ Rio Grande Valley. Despite today’s…
Angeles Chapter
Neighborhood oil drilling is a major public health and environmental crisis in Los Angeles.
Massachusetts Chapter
by Justine Huang
Like many cyclists out there, I am a big fan of biking. Around Boston, I can basically bike anywhere I want, wherever I want. I don’t have to stand around waiting for the bus, and it is a great way to start the day, especially…
Alabama Chapter
It is time to elect new leaders for the Alabama Chapter of the Sierra Club. Every Chapter of the Sierra Club has an Executive Committee to provide guidance and leadership. The Alabama Chapter Executive Committee consists of 8 elected members (4 of…
Alabama Chapter
The Sierra Club of North Alabama is seeking new ExCom (Executive Committee) members.
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
At the General Meeting in November we had two great speakers present on the topic of alligator snapping turtles. ...
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Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
The METRONext transit plan referendum passed on Nov. 5 with an impressive 68% of the vote. Now the question will be - which elements of the plan will become the initial priorities for implementation?...
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Florida Chapter
Sugar growers around Belle Glade protested today in front of a Florida Forestry Division Work Center, with smoke and ash plumes along the horizon in every direction.
Washington DC Chapter
The Sierra Club strongly supports legislation in the DC Council to increase energy efficiency requirements for appliances sold in DC. Boosting appliance efficiency, sometimes called "the best energy and climate policy you've never heard of," would…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Celebrate the holiday season at a special year-end general meeting on December 12. Bring your favorite holiday treats or pot luck dish to share; celebrate this year’s awards with our awardees, listed below, along with awards to our local group…