"All Our Blogs" / Blog on Environment
The Grand Canyon Chapter seeks to engage its members and the public in protecting our communities; public lands, including national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges; rivers and streams; and wildlife. We also work to promote clean renewable energy and energy efficiency in order to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change and to support transit-, bike-, and pedestrian-friendly communities to reduce air pollution and energy use.
A list of Blog Posts -- on our efforts for the Environment...
2023 Environmental Report Card for AZ Legislature and Governor
August 30, 2023
The longest session on record -- Very little was accomplished -- Governor Hobbs’ veto stamp got a workout as legislators sent up a slew of bad ideas, some repeatedly -- The attacks on democratic processes were again significant and frequent with...
News Release: Groups Release Environmental Priorities for Arizona
January 3, 2023
Today, 47 groups released the 2023 Environmental Priorities for the Arizona Legislature and Governor. Priorities [are] climate change, water, democracy, environmental justice, and land protection and restoration, among other issues...
2023 Environmental Priorities for the Arizona Legislature and Governor
January 2, 2023
Ensure Access to Democracy for All--Act on the Climate Crisis Now!--Protect Precious Water Resources--Address Environmental Injustice and Racism--Restore and Protect Land, Habitat, and Wildlife (per 42 groups)
Get ready for our Environmental Day at the Capitol (Feb7)
December 23, 2022
RSVP for 8:30am, Tue, Feb 7 -- This is our annual lobby day, with 20+ other organizations -- for Jan 18, RSVP for our Legislative Session Overview -- also, for Jan 26, RSVP for our Volunteer Lobby Training...
New Campaign for “Solutions for Pollution” in Arizona
September 20, 2022
...hundreds of local and national advocacy groups are now focusing on the need for the Biden administration to use all its available tools to set the strongest possible health, environment, and climate protections. [click thru for full PDF]
Arizona Climate Leaders Celebrate Historic Investments for Arizona
September 1, 2022
...to Address Extreme Weather, Expand Clean Energy, and Create Jobs -- Leaders Thank President Biden and Arizona’s Congressional Climate Supporters for Passing the Inflation Reduction Act... [click thru for PDF (3-pg) -- plus, a video of full press...
Our 2022 Overview of Arizona Legislature
August 4, 2022
Our "2022 Environmental Report Card for the Arizona Legislature and Governor" (21 pages) -- The 2022 Legislative Session was again long and unproductive, regarding the major environmental issues facing our state -- The attacks on democracy...
Sierra Club Releases "2022 Environmental Report Card" for AZ Legislature
August 3, 2022
Phoenix, AZ -- Sierra Club released its "2022 Environmental Report Card for the Arizona Legislature and Governor" (21 pages) -- The 2022 Legislative Session was again long and unproductive, regarding the major environmental issues facing our state...
Calling AZ Senators to Support "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022"
August 2, 2022
Groups Call on Senator Sinema and Senator Kelly to Support Bold Climate Action -- and to vote “Yes” on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 -- 6 groups present petition (signed by 560 Arizonans) -- to both Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Senator Mark...
Groups Release Environmental Priorities for Arizona
January 5, 2022
News Release: "Groups Release Environmental Priorities for Arizona Legislature and Governor -- Endorsed by 31 Organizations and 13 Elected Officials" (Phoenix, AZ) - Today, Rep. Andrés Cano, ranking member of the House Natural Resources, Energy,...