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Groundwater Rise Raises the Stakes at Richmond's AstraZeneca Site
March 23, 2023
Sea level rise will disproportionately affect marginalized and underserved communities. Already, this can be seen in Richmond’s AstraZeneca site. This area is a major example of environmental injustice, and rising water levels will only exacerbate...
Bay Area Warehouse Build-Outs Threaten Community Health
March 23, 2023
Developers eye lots in SoMA, East Oakland, Hayward, Fremont, North Richmond, and beyond to feed growing e-commerce demand.
Chapter Leaders Welcome New National Executive Director
March 21, 2023
On January 31st, San Francisco Bay Chapter leadership took the train to Sacramento to meet the new Sierra Club Executive Director Ben Jealous, who is on a national tour listening to local chapters and leaders.
Vote Early! Vote Often!
March 21, 2023
The Sierra Club National Board of Directors election is coming up starting in April, and we have a great opportunity to choose our national leaders. Don’t let your voice in the Club fall silent; let them know what you think and vote for the best...
Elevated State Route 37 a Major Opportunity for Wetlands
March 20, 2023
Rapidly advancing sea level rise, as well as worsening traffic congestion, means that adaptation is urgently needed for State Route 37, the highway that runs along the northern shore of the San Pablo Bay. Done properly, the project could enable...
Bay Area to phase out sale of gas heating appliances, in first-in-nation step to clean up smog
March 17, 2023
Gas appliances produce more smog in Bay Area than passenger vehicles, will not be eligible for sale starting later this decade. Rule ensures gradual transition to high-efficiency electric heat pumps, and is likely to be adopted by regions outside of...
🎉 WE WON! Bay Area is First in Nation to Pass Zero-NOx Standard! 🎉
March 16, 2023
On March 15th, Bay Area air regulators voted to approve the nation's first zero-NOx standard for furnaces and water heaters, which will effectively phase out the sale of new gas furnaces and water heaters, beginning later this decade. This is a...
Last Chance! Sign Up to Show Up for Clean Air
March 14, 2023
On March 15th, the Bay Area Air District is voting on proposed amendments to two rules that limit nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from gas furnaces and water heaters. We need YOUR help to make sure these amendments pass!
Begin Your Backpacking Journey
March 14, 2023
Learn how to travel safely and comfortably with only a pack on your back during the annual Beginner Backpacking course run by the Backpack Section. We are offering this opportunity to folks who have little to no experience in backpacking but want to...
Martinez Refinery Under Investigation After Toxic Thanksgiving Fallout
March 9, 2023
Last Thanksgiving, while gathered for their special meal, Martinez residents shared more than just turkey with their friends and family. Unknowingly, families across the area were doused in an extra-large helping of toxic heavy metals. Sierra Club...