Blog posts from around the country

Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Houston METRO is expected to finalize its METROnext transit plan in the next several weeks in anticipation of placing a bond referendum on the November 2019 ballot. METRO may schedule a final round of public meetings in July or August. If those…
Wisconsin Chapter
Dr. Al Gedicks has prepared the talking points below that you can use when submitting public comments on the Back 40 mine.
Lone Star Chapter
An economic analysis by Synapse Energy Economics was released and found that CPS Energy could save almost $1 billion dollars for San Antonio residents by relying on renewable energy and storage alternatives versus operating both Spruce 1 and 2 coal…
Washington State Chapter
It’s no secret that emissions from cars stuck in traffic are the biggest contribution to climate change in Washington state. To protect our health, our safety, and our environment, we need more clean transportation options to get people out of their…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
My name is Alex Paul. I am currently a student at University of Houston – Clear Lake pursuing a master’s in environmental science. I am currently working on my thesis which focuses on micro-plastic pollution in Cypress Creek. After I graduate, I…
Florida Chapter
Gov. DeSantis signed House Bill 7103 despite the call from over 40 environmental organizations asking him to veto this bill, which threatens Florida with a proliferation of sprawl.
Angeles Chapter
SACRAMENTO–Sierra Club California released a report today that outlines smart tactics for establishing a resilient water system in California without reliance on Delta tunnels.
San Francisco Bay Chapter
Public-interest groups including the Sierra Club filed a joint letter Monday with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers strongly warning against efforts to dredge a deeper channel through San Francisco Bay. The Army Corps’ proposal would result in a 13-…
Washington State Chapter
The environmental movement seeks to create safe and healthy living conditions for all people. Full stop. Everyone deserves the right to live genuinely--at home, at work, in our cities, and in our wilderness without fear of rejection or danger. But…