The news of the Sierra Club across LA and Orange Counties!
We publish a monthly email newsletter, the Southern Sierran, with much of this content - signup at the bottom to receive it.
Sierra Club launches new Wind Works campaign
July 9, 2012
The Sierra Club in June launched Wind Works, a new campaign to advocate for renewal of the Production Tax Credit, or PTC, for wind energy. The credit is a federal tax policy that helps level the playing field by providing the certainty the wind...
Ever heard of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact?
July 9, 2012
There’s been a scuttle of congressional activity surrounding what one newspaper has said “may be one of the most important stories ever ignored by the media.”
But it’s not entirely the media’s fault. Nearly everyone...
A big water grab that won't die
July 9, 2012
ACTION
The Chapter’s Water Committee actively opposes the Cadiz Inc. water-pumping plan. To become involved in this campaign, contact Charming Evelyn at bcharmz@aol.com.
More than 30 years ago, a company called Cadiz...
Declare your independence from fossil fuels
July 3, 2012
Participating in the Solar Homes Campaign is a great way to join the clean energy revolution and support the Angeles Chapter.Find out how to switch to clean, renewable energy and save money on your electric bills. Click HERE to learn...
"Make a Splash for Water Conservation" Political Fundraiser on Sunday, August 26th.
June 22, 2012
Make a Splash
for Water Conservation
Political Fundraiser
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
L.A. River Center and Gardens
570 W. Avenue 26, Los Angeles, CA 900765
♦ ♦ ♦...
POSTPONED: Help preserve Mojave Desert water resources
June 20, 2012
Updated June 25th Please note, the Santa Margarita Water District meeting for Jun 27th has been CANCELLED. Please check back on for future efforts to help oppose this project.--------------------------------------Don't steal Mojave...
Action Needed TODAY to block legislation devastating to the environment.
June 18, 2012
UPDATED on June 19th:We just got news (great) that the CA Senate Judiciary Committee voted 3 to 2 against AB 2226 (Hueso).Thanks to all of you who faxed letters of opposition or called... and got others in the environmental community to...
Speak out about FRACKING
June 11, 2012
Speak out about FRACKING
June 13, 7 pm, California State University -Long Beach, Student Union, 1212 N. Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815
Department of Conservation representatives will give a 30 minute presentation then...
Why L.A.'s plastic bag ban matters
June 6, 2012
The City of Angels in May joined four dozen California jurisdictions banning single-use, plastic carry-out bags. L.A. is the largest city in the nation to approve such a ban – an issue that has been a priority for the Angeles Chapter’s...
Advertising's not-so-subtle effect on the planet
June 6, 2012
When I was a kid, I once read that a person is never more than 10 feet away from a spider, a fact that led me to contemplate what might be lurking under floorboards and sidewalks. Nowadays I find myself entertaining something more troubling: I...