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JULY/AUGUST, 2024
Read all the latest news about Sierra Club happenings here in the online version of the Palm and Pine!
Volume 54 No. 4
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Speak Up for Clean Air!
Your voice is needed Friday 8/2 at the South Coast Air Quality Management District
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Southern California is only a few steps away from establishing a first-of-its-kind rule to regulate the amount of pollution coming from the railyards used to ship products to our homes! The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), is having its big hearing on Friday, August 2nd to get communities' input on the rule.
We need to show up and make sure they get this right -- the health of our air and communities is at stake! Help us show up and speak up at the next SCAQMD hearing!
Join us at the SCAQMD hearing Friday 8/2 to fight for electrified rail yards and clean air!
Our actions now can make the difference we need to see in our future, where both our environment and communities are protected from pollution. Can't make it?
Sign our petition instead to make sure your input is still included!
Big business opponents of the Rail Indirect Source Rule will be out in force for this hearing. We need to show the AQMD that it is up to them to protect the health of our communities.
RSVP below and you will be contacted with more information about how you can make a difference by showing the SCAQMD that we all just want to breathe clean air!
We are aiming to ensure that the rail Indirect Source Rule sets the standard for improved rail emissions in the South Coast Air Basin, and becomes a model for the rest of the state and country. Register to learn more about the rule and what we are asking for - such as more aggressive, facility wide emission reduction targets and requiring new rail yard facilities to start at ZE (Zero Emissions) operations.
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Save the Date for This Exciting Event!
Help us elevate the San Gorgonio Chapter of the Sierra Club, serving San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. In 92 years, we've protected countless acres, fought for environmental justice, and inspired thousands to get outdoors. Now, we celebrate our past and chart our future. We're thrilled to share this moment at The Cheech, Riverside's vibrant hub for Chicano art and culture
Don't miss this fun evening featuring -
- Access to the museum gallery
- Appetizers, small plates and beverages
- Entertainment! local musicians and comedians
- Time capsule for our 2032 Centennial
- Capturing memories from members
Save September 18 on your calendar, and watch for email and social media updates with ticket levels, sponsorships and volunteer opportunities!
We can't wait to see you there, hear your Sierra Club memories, and make new memories with friends old and new!
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Become a Sierra Club Outings Leader!
Fall training scheduled for 9/28 and 9/29! at our own Keller Peak Hut
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Outings Leadership Training Course
Would you like to become a trained Outings Leader with Sierra Club? Apply today for our Fall session. You will get classroom training on Sierra Club Outings practices and policies, group management, and how to publicize your outing . Planning your outings with care for weather, hazards, equitable access and local conservation priorities is included.
Two days of training will be held at Keller Peak Ski Hut. Saturday, 9/28 will be the first day of training . APPLY HERE now and more information will be sent you. Registration is free (we appreciate donations though to cover the costs) including Saturday night stay at the hut.
Saturday training is required for all levels of outings. Sunday is required for advanced outings in backcountry terrain that require navigations skills.
More August Events:
Trail Talk Series August Episode - "BIg Bear Trails Program"
Wednesday August 21, 7:00 pm on zoom
RSVP and more info HERE
Featured Outing: Car Camp Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest - During the Perseid Meteor Shower Peak!
Mon, 8/12, 2024; 7:00 AM - Wed, 8/14, 2024 12:00 PM
escape from the heat of August to the 8,600' primitive USFS campground at Grandview in the White Mountains overlooking the Eastern Sierra, Inyo County. During the day we will visit the oldest living things on Earth -- the Bristlecone pines, while at night we will enjoy the "grand view" of dark skies and dark moon, and the Perseid Meteor Shower away from city lights .
RSVP and more info HERE
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News From Sierra Club California -
EPA awards $500 million to South Coast Air Quality Management District
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From Bobbi Jo Chavarria, Acting Director, Sierra Club CA
I am thrilled to announce that just this week the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of nearly $500 million to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) for the development of heavy-duty electric vehicle charging infrastructure through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Yassi Kavezade, Senior Campaign Advisor for the Clean Transportation for All Campaign joined in the press conference on Monday, July 22, with Senator Alex Padilla and board members from the AQMD. This is a huge step forward in our efforts to reduce transportation emissions and transition to a cleaner energy future.
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You are the champion behind our victories! Together, we've made incredible strides. Donate today and continue to be a part of this winning team!
You may donate securely online or send a check to PO Box 5425 Riverside, CA 92517. |
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