Will emissions rebound?
June 4, 2020
The year of 2020 may see the greatest drop in global greenhouse gas emissions ever recorded, but the implications for climate change remain uncertain.
Clean energy surges in our region during COVID-19
June 4, 2020
A bonanza of battery and wind projects continue to advance during COVID-19, helping to improve our air and climate.
‘A major victory’ as Aera pulls plan
May 27, 2020
Exxon and Shell-owned Aera Energy withdraws their Cat Canyon oil project.
Teens tell adults: You’re exhausting
April 17, 2020
When Amelia Beving was searching around for a project that has a lasting impact on the world, it appeared like smoke right in front of her.
Channel Islands WILD!
December 12, 2019
Channel Islands WILD! is a bold, new all-encompassing Sierra Club campaign to protect Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Park.
Tell Congress to pass the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act ( HR 2199)
November 14, 2019
Help protect the Los Padres national Forest and Carrizo Plain National Monument by supporting the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act (HR 2199) in Congress. Call today!
July 20-23 - Island Hopping in Channel Islands National Park
April 12, 2019
Join us July 20-23, 2019 for an extraordinary three day, three-island tour of California's enchanting Channel Islands on this live-aboard cruise.
Santa Barbara Metro Transit District votes to switch to an all-electric, clean fleet by 2030
December 5, 2018
The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) Board of Directors voted unanimously on November 20, to set a goal of 100% clean, quiet zero emission buses by 2030.
Schoolhouse meeting highlights risks of 750+ new oil wells in Santa Barbara County
November 7, 2018
Recently, 65 residents gathered in a rural elementary school auditorium just a few football fields away from a massive oil project proposed on top of Santa Maria’ s water supply.
On October 23, residents learned about three Kern County oil...
Let's go!
August 30, 2018
Welcome to our new Sierra Club Los Padres Chapter blog. There's a lot going on in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, and we want to tell you about it. Subscribe to our blog today. The Sierra Club's mission is:
Explore, enjoy, and...