The news of the Sierra Club across LA and Orange Counties!
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Clean Power Alliance Makes Progress on Local Programs and New Clean Energy Resources
November 21, 2019
Earlier this year, more than thirty cities and two counties began receiving power from the Clean Power Alliance of Southern California: a Community Choice program that positioned itself as an alternative power provider that can deliver...
Sierra Club California Summit Recap
November 21, 2019
The Sierra Club California Summit took place in Pasadena on October 26 with a number of speakers on panel eagerly waiting to share their ideas to improve the California Deal. Panelists were addressing many topics, including transportation, water...
The Future is Not Granted - An Update on the Renewable Energy Resolution for LAUSD
November 21, 2019
When I was in middle school, my biggest worries were limited to fashion choices, unrequited crushes, and being on the outs with my too-cool group of friends. I dreamed of growing up and becoming a dancer (which I did), and rest...
In the Know: Forest Stewardship Council Board
November 13, 2019
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) aims to protect forests for future generations by setting a standard for responsible forest management worldwide. The FSC’s Board of Directors is responsible for the analysis and decisions of a global...
Sierra Club California 2019 Legislative Report Card Overview
November 7, 2019
Every autumn, Sierra Club California staff review legislators' voting records for the year on bills affecting the environment. The 2019 Legislative Report Card rates the overall voting records of California Assembly and Senate Members on key...
Sierra Club California Honors Water Warrior Volunteers with Leadership Awards
November 4, 2019
Once a year, we get the chance to recognize those volunteer leaders that have made a difference in fighting for the environment here in California. The Leadership Awards are our opportunity to show our appreciation to the individuals that have spent...
Greta Thunberg call to fight global warming cheers LA rally
November 4, 2019
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Greta Thunberg, Sweden’s 16-year-old climate-change activist, joined fellow teenagers from throughout California Friday in telling a cheering crowd of hundreds at a Los Angeles rally that they can and will...
25 Years of The Desert Protection Act
October 29, 2019
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today issued a proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act. The proclamation celebrates the many contributions protected desert lands make to the local...
Sierra Club California Honors Chapter Director George Watland With Award
October 28, 2019
Angeles Chapter Chair Sharon Koch, on behalf of Sierra Club California, presented the Mary Ferguson Award to Senior Chapter Director George Watland at the October meeting of the Angeles Chapter Executive Committee. ...
NetZero Event Recap - What Happens in California Goes Global
October 24, 2019
The Net Zero 2019 Conference & Expo took place on Thursday, October 3rd at the LA Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles. NZ19 brought together some of the brightest minds in green building to talk about the past, present, and future of...
