Blog posts from around the country
Lone Star Chapter
In 2015, after a long battle, we celebrated the closing of major loopholes in the Clean Air Act (CAA) which had allowed exemptions for industrial facilities’ release of harmful air pollution during episodes of startup, shutdown, or malfunction (SSM).
Maryland Chapter
It's that time of year again. With July almost upon us, it's impossible to deny that the Maryland summer is officially here, bringing with it the familiar beautiful sunny days, peaceful firefly nights, and intense afternoon heat. Invest in the…
San Francisco Bay Chapter
Advocates for protecting Richmond's Point Molate as public open space have won another court victory in regard to the City's secretive backroom deal to build at Point Molate for the financial benefit of a private developer.
San Francisco Bay Chapter
On July 18th, the Planning Commission will vote on an ordinance that would phase out current coal and petcoke storage and handling at Richmond’s Levin terminal. Join us for a rally before the hearing, then testify to show your support for an end to…
Maryland Chapter
On Saturday June 1st, at the "Moving Toward a Sustainable Maryland" fundraiser with former Gov. Parris Glendening, we were thrilled to present the Outstanding Partner Award to Brad German, Co-Chair of Citizen's Against Beltway Expansion.
Washington State Chapter
Sixty percent of Washington state residents rely on groundwater for their clean drinking water supply, however, an unlikely polluter threatens the health and safety of our communities and our environment...
Florida Chapter
For the sixth consecutive year, Suncoast Sierra members and allies marched together at the biggest Pride event in Florida.
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
By Tom Douglas
During river trips, we often notice how the current slows down when the river flows into a lake or a bay. This slowing-down allows sediment that had been suspended in the flowing river to drop out, often forming a sandbar or a…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Recently, we heard that Former Houston Sierra Club Chair, Tom Ivy, is under the weather and not able to attend Houston Sierra Club meetings. We wish Tom a speedy recovery and hope we will see him soon....
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Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
On Saturday, June 22, 2019, 37 Houston Sierra Club members and visitors met at “Serenity Studios”, 1331 Yale Street, in the Heights, and celebrated summer with a “Sierra Social”.
Good food, a free drawing for a “cool” book, a rousing talk about the…