Blog posts from around the country
Lone Star Chapter
As fracking continues to spread to new areas of Texas, local citizens are concerned about its environmental impact and the effect it has on the small town way of life. Big Bend area Sierran Kay Plavidal gives a moving account of how Big Bend/Alpine…
Lone Star Chapter
As the drought continues to tighten its grip on Texas, many communities are taking a serious look at their water supplies. Factors under consideration include supply management review, implementing methods to extend current water supplies, and…
Angeles Chapter
Come make your voice heard 5 p.m. Aug. 19 when the Long Beach City Council meets to discuss the CEQA appeal. Plan to arrive early to get a seat; a large turnout is expected. The meeting takes place at 333 W. Ocean Blvd.
Lone Star Chapter
The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) has asked the public for input on whether or not they should raise the state’s minimum energy code for new buildings. As a subset of building codes, energy codes are minimum requirements for how energy…
Maryland Chapter
Where does it all go?If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you may want to register for one or more of the upcoming zero-waste tours organized by the executive committee of the Prince George’s Sierra Club.
Lone Star Chapter
The Lower Rio Grande Valley Sierra Club ran the numbers, and the four proposed Brownsville LNG export terminals will produce as much nitrogen oxides annually as all the vehicles on the road in Cameron County. Find out what other pollutants the…