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National Drive Electric Week is Sept. 14 - 22
September 11, 2019
There are 313 National Drive Electric Week events around the country. Join an event near you to learn about the benefits of electric vehicles, talk to owners, and test drive an EV. Events include food, music, prizes, and family fun.
Youth #ClimateStrike 9/20: It’s their turn and they’re looking for support
September 6, 2019
Thousands of youth are coming together from September 20-27 to make sure that climate change tops the agenda in the U.S. and throughout the world. Join the main Sierra Club contingent at the San Francisco #ClimateStrike on September 20th and at...
Sierra Club launches new solar partnership with SunPower
September 4, 2019
The Sierra Club is teaming up with the company SunPower to help our members and supporters go solar and fight climate change. When you go solar with SunPower using the link bit.ly/sunpowerforthebay, you'll receive a $1,000 mail-in rebate and the...
Alameda plan addresses climate change causes and consequences
September 4, 2019
This fall the City of Alameda will consider adopting an innovative climate action plan that addresses risks from both climate change and historical social inequities.
Illegal development at Point Molate would put Richmond in the red
September 4, 2019
The luxury development proposed for Point Molate is economically a disaster for the City of Richmond and environmentally a disaster for the Bay Area.
Why she gives? "For generations to come," says Laura Einowski
September 4, 2019
Laura Einowski is relatively new to the Sierra Club, but in just three years she has made herself an invaluable member of our volunteer leadership team and our outings program, as well as through her financial contributions to the chapter.
John Sutter, environmental champion for Bay Area, to be recognized with Club award
September 4, 2019
In recognition of his consistent dedication to environmental protection, park creation, and public service, John Sutter is receiving the Sierra Club’s prestigious Trailblazer Award on September 21st at the 9th annual David Brower Dinner gala.
Building an intergenerational movement to grow the Green New Deal
August 9, 2019
Much of the momentum building behind the Green New Deal has been led by youth activists. That being said, this movement needs the support of everyone, regardless of age. It is going to take ALL of us to transform our society and economy to win the...
Are we in over our heads? How to plan for and adapt to sea level rise
August 9, 2019
Sea level rise will cause unavoidable inundation all over the world. The question is: How we can best plan for it and adapt to it? Canoeing to Trader Joe’s may feel authentic, but it will lose its appeal after a while.
Plan for Marin's largest public housing complex could make the County's racial disparity even worse
August 9, 2019
Marin County has the highest level of racial disparity in all of California across the issues of economic opportunity, health access, and housing. An ongoing conflict over Marin's largest public housing complex, Golden Gate Village, threatens to...