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July 24, 2020
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Focal Points Magazine -- July Issue 2020
July 23, 2020
Calling all shutterbugs! If you have not already, make sure to check out the July ‘20 Issue of Focal Points Magazine -- Premium photography of our natural world presented by the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club Camera Committee.
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Addressing Racism in the Sierra Club Past and Present
July 22, 2020
In acknowledgment of the recent blog (en español) penned by Sierra Club Executive Director, Michael Brune, and subsequent stories from the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times on racism in the history of the Sierra Club and other environmental...
"Just" PPE
July 17, 2020
Editors note: Stopping the spread of the pandemic is our immediate concern, and we encourage everyone to follow government guidelines for sanitation and health protocols. For those who can, we encourage limiting the use of disposable PPE and...
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July 9, 2020
Photography plays a big part in our understanding and love of the natural world. Focal Points Magazine is the creative expression of this corollary. This digital magazine is created monthly from photography provided by members of the Sierra Club...
Stop the Poseidon Desalination Plant in Huntington Beach
July 2, 2020
As Sierra Club members we have all become familiar with zombie development projects that never seem to die, and that we need to stop. One of the longest-running of these projects is the proposed Poseidon Huntington Beach desalination plant....
Meet the Angeles Chapter Environmental Justice Committee
July 2, 2020
A lot of people have been wondering why the Sierra Club is supporting social justice issues such as the Black Lives Matter movement. I’ve read social media posts criticizing the Club for straying away from its core values and mission....
Civics During COVID-19
July 2, 2020
How can you still impact environmental issues and exercise civic responsibilities
One impact of COVID19 and social distancing is that many political and civic forums formerly open to the public are now closed to physical presence....
Motivations to Contribute - Mackenzie P. - a UCLA Student
July 2, 2020
The Sierra Club's values of explore, enjoy and protect the environment can be embraced by volunteers and members of all ages. Motivations to Contribute is a new series oriented towards understanding our volunteers and members both for...
Building Bridges to the Outdoors
July 2, 2020
Sierra Club outings leader Bill Vanderberg has been leading youth wilderness programs for over 20 years. His program Building Bridges to the Outdoors (BBTO) provides immersive nature experiences for local high schoolers in Los Angeles. I sat...