Give Me Some Energy! Understanding the Energy Needs of the U.S.: Where It Comes From, Where It Goes, and What Needs to Change, by Nick Cheranich
July 5, 2024
One of the most useful ways to really understand how we use energy and to know where that energy comes from is by using this flow chart (known as a Sankey Diagram) produced annually by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. In this article, I...
Emissions from Flying or Driving: Which is Worse? By a member of the California Sierra Club’s Climate Committee
June 1, 2024
Have you ever wondered which mode of transportation emits more carbon into the atmosphere: flying or driving? Here's a closer look at the implications of each.
Earth Day in the American Canyon Wetlands, by Scott Thomason
May 23, 2024
The Napa Sierra Group joined other environmental organizations to celebrate Earth Day in American Canyon on Sunday, April 21st. The Napa Group was headed by Kate Bit--a Sierra Club Napa Group student intern--Nick Cheranich, the Napa Group ExCom...
Book Review & Invitation: California Against the Sea by Rosanna Xia, By Elayna Trucker
January 28, 2024
Napa Bookmine and Napa Sierra Club Group will be hosting Rosanna Xia at Napa Bookmine on Second St. on March 5th, 2024 at 6:00pm. Please come join the discussion! Here's a review of her book.
Preserving Our Marshes Is a Key Climate Strategy, by Elayna Trucker
November 23, 2023
We have a lot of marsh here in the North Bay, a good chunk of which is currently bisected by State Route 37, a perennially congested stretch of highway connecting Vallejo to Sonoma and Marin, the shortest route between one of the most expensive...
Class Time at the American Canyon Wetlands, by Chris Benz
November 21, 2023
“Se-ques-tra-tion” was the word of the day for 60 Canyon Oaks fourth graders who visited the Sierra Club Napa Group’s station during a field trip to the American Canyon Wetlands.
Save the Planet, Put Down that Hamburger, by Cara Buckley (from the NY Times)
July 24, 2023
Researchers from Oxford examined the diets of 55,500 people and found that vegans are responsible for 75 percent less in greenhouse gases than meat-eaters.
The Wealth Gap and Climate Change, by Somini Sengupta
March 28, 2023
The wealthier we are, the more climate pollution we produce, because of how much electricity we consume, what we eat, and how much we drive. But it’s not just wealth. It matters a lot in which country we are wealthy. Read on.
An Open Letter to the Members of the Napa County Climate Action Committee Regarding the Continued Funding for an Important Website, by Nick Cheranich
March 22, 2023
This is our Open Letter to the Members of the Napa County Climate Action Committee regarding the continued funding and support for the NapaCountyClimateChallenge.org website.
Taking Part in a FREE Home Energy Upgrade, by Chris Benz
November 21, 2022
Home energy upgrades are programs offered for free or as rebates by agencies (PG&E, MCE, and BayREN) to help homeowners and renters reduce energy use and utility bills. They include an energy audit detailing what actions would be most feasible...