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Federal research on climate change isn't new, but it is vital
May 31, 2013
For some time the scientific community has accepted that human activities are responsible for significantly altering our atmosphere, oceans, land, polar ice caps and ecosystems.
At present, 97% of all publishing climate scientists, view the...
2013 Awards Banquet thank yous
May 30, 2013
Angeles Chapter members gathered May 5 at the Brookside Country Club in Pasadena to celebrate the achievements of some really fine volunteers. Guests mingled at the pre-dinner reception to the sounds of guitar music, engaging in friendly discussions...
Sierra Club's new board of directors
May 30, 2013
Sierra Club's national board of directors has elected new officers for the grassroots environmental organization. David Scott of Ohio was named president of the Sierra Club's board of directors. Susana Reyes of the Sierra Club Angeles...
Landfill near Joshua Tree National Park gets trashed
May 30, 2013
Environmental organizations, including Sierra Club, scored a victory in a long battle to oppose a landfill near Joshua Tree National Park that would have threatened wildlife and habitat in the desert area. In late May, the Sanitation Districts of...
Sierra Club Solar House Party
May 22, 2013
Come to a Solar House Party!Date:Sunday, June 9, 2013Time:2:00 PM to 5:00 PMHost:Dr David HaakeRegistration:Click HERE to RSVPLocation:Culver City, CAWant to learn more about the Sierra Club’s Solar Homes Campaign and how it can help you get...
Help Sierra Club Protect the Coast
May 21, 2013
Dear Sierra Club Supporter,
The California coastline is threatened by a desalination facility proposed to create fresh water from the ocean. The California Coastal Commission will decide whether to permit the proposed project in Huntington...
May 6-11 is International Compost Awareness Week.
May 7, 2013
May 6-11 is International Compost Awareness Week. We'll be featuring compost tips all week! For more info about our efforts on organics waste, like The Organics Project Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/TheOrganicsProject...
10th annual AltBuild Expo
May 7, 2013
Visit the 10th annual AltBuild Expo of alternate building materials and design this Friday and Saturday, May 10th and 11th at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Action Alert: Oppose the Poseidon Huntington Beach Desalination Plant
May 2, 2013
As you may be aware the Sierra Club has taken a strong position opposing the Poseidon Huntington Beach Desalination Plant due to its destructive impacts on ocean water quality and climate change. There is a critical vote coming up and ...
Tell the NRC: No Restart at San Onofre
May 1, 2013
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced on April 16, 2013, that it is considering a license amendment that would allow Southern California Edison to restart the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Unit 2 at 70% power. The public...