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Take action to support Berkeley’s gas phase-out
May 31, 2019
On June 17th, a proposed ordinance that would require climate-friendly, all-electric new construction in Berkeley will have a chance to clear a final hurdle before it can go to the City Council for a vote this summer. The ordinance, introduced by...
Are you guilty of "Wishful Recycling"?
May 31, 2019
One of the biggest challenges in recycling right now is "wishful recycling": the placing of mixed and nonrecyclable objects (cardboard boxes with other stuff in them, plastic takeout containers half full of food, or objects made up of multiple...
Readers needed for kids storytime program
May 31, 2019
We're looking for engaging readers who enjoy sharing ideas and stories with young children in a small group setting. If that's you, come and share books with an environmental theme at our regular children's education programs.
What’s the deal with the Green New Deal?
May 31, 2019
Over the past couple of months, members of the Sunrise Movement have organized 10 town halls in the Bay Area to bring the conversation about the Green New Deal to our communities. We asked several of the event organizers a few questions to debrief...
Dam relicensing offers a rare shot at environmental gains
May 30, 2019
With relicensing underway for the Don Pedro and La Grange dams, we are in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve the management of the water that flows through these dams and win some important concessions for the environment.
Richmond plows ahead with foolhardy plan to develop Point Molate
May 30, 2019
The future of Point Molate — the historic and ecologically rich peninsula at Richmond's western shoreline — continues to be the subject of a contentious legal and political battle. The Sierra Club, along with a strong activist group in Richmond...
Bay Chapter forms a new Environmental Justice Team
May 30, 2019
The San Francisco Bay Chapter recently formed an Environmental Justice Team to focus chapter resources on the environmental disparities that lower-income and minority communities face every day. These environmental injustices often include unhealthy...
De-vegetation isn't the answer to increased wildfire risk
May 30, 2019
Homeowners should certainly work to create defensible space around their homes by clearing away dry vegetation and pruning trees near the house. But when we’re talking about large-scale practices by land management agencies, this strategy could...
Solo Sierrans activity section looking for new leaders
May 30, 2019
The Solo Sierrans activity section of the Bay Chapter is hoping to expand its weekend hikes and other activities. We are singles who care about each other and our environment. Our group is for all ages, with most participants over 60. A majority are...
The Honorable Kevin de León to headline the 2019 David Brower Dinner
May 24, 2019
We are very excited to announce former State Senator Kevin de León as Keynote Speaker for our David Brower Dinner this fall. The evening's honorees include Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Jacqueline Omania's third-grade class at Berkeley's Oxford...