Blog posts from around the country
Idaho Chapter
Idaho’s salmon and steelhead are in crisis. Scientists warn our fish could go extinct within a few decades. Please join us for a critical public hearing on Monday, September 30th at 5 pm and help us send a powerful message to Idaho’s leaders that we…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
The Houston Sierra Club has endorsed METRO Proposition A, which will authorize bond funding for projects in the new METRONext transit plan. This measure includes no new tax increase. Proposition A will be on the ballot on November 5; early voting…
Chicago Group / Sierra Club Illinois Chapter / Illinois
Blog and photo by Suzy Schlosberg, Chicago Youth Alliance for Climate Action
Alabama Chapter
As I listen to brief introductions from citizens of Birmingham and surrounding communities, I understand that these individuals bring a variety of perspectives, interests, skills, and ideas.
Loma Prieta Chapter
On September 15th, the Forest Protection Committee and the San Carlos Belmont Group hosted a Wildfire Summit at the College of San Mateo to raise awareness of the threat of wildfires in California.
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
On October 16, Doug Peterson will be the speaker and will address the flood of petrochemical pollution issues in our region.
What can concerned citizens do to protect our families from the toxic health threats of the now routine petrochemical…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Describe the first time you felt a strong affinity for nature
Strangely enough I don’t think it was when I was even in nature. I remember a day in 8th grade when my English teacher asked us to describe the most beautiful things we’d ever seen. That…
Alabama Chapter
Enjoying Alabama/Outings Opportunities: Alabama Sierra Club's Annual Retreat Explores Alabama's Nature and Environment
Virginia Chapter
Is Virginia off to the clean energy races?
Last week saw a cascade of clean energy announcements in Virginia. On Tuesday, Governor Northam issued an Executive Order aimed at achieving 30 percent renewable energy by 2030 and 100 percent carbon-free…
Ohio
The Green New Deal provides us with a powerful framework to address the climate crisis. It is revolutionary in the way it puts justice at its core, eschewing half-measures and an outdated approach to problem-solving that ends up reinforcing existing…