It's Time for DC Building Code Officials to Start Enforcing DC's Reuse Laws and Climate Commitments
February 22, 2024
Zero Waste Committee Chair Susan Schorr called on the Department of Buildings to enforce rules that demolition projects salvage half of construction materials and for department officials to stop obstructing Mayor Bowser's climate commitments.
Budget Shortfall Shows Need for Region-wide Dedicated Funding Source for Metro
February 16, 2024
Sustainable Transportation Committee Chair Mike Litt testified before the DC Council asking that DC, Maryland, and Virginia establish a dedicated WMATA funding source to ensure safe, reliable, and electrified transit for the region.
Volunteer Spotlight: Jean Stewart, 2023 Volunteer Appreciation Award Recipient
February 16, 2024
A profile of DC Chapter volunteer leader Jean Stewart, the recipient of the Sierra Club DC Chapter’s 2023 Volunteer Appreciation Award. Jean shares what drives her to be an environmental advocate and activist in DC, her experience as a DC Chapter...
Amid Affordability Crisis, DC Housing Must Transition Off Costly Fossil Fuels
February 15, 2024
Before the DC Council Housing Committee, Jean Stewart testified that DC should ensure that affordable housing residents enjoy lower utility bills and clean indoor air by transitioning off fossil fuels.
Expanded Transit, Bicycling, and Electric Transportation Needed in DC
February 9, 2024
Sustainable Transportation Committee Chair Mike Litt testified at the Department of Transportation oversight hearing in favor of improved bus service, Streetcar expansion, protected bike lanes, traffic safety enforcement, and more EV charging.
More Composting, Eliminating Black Plastic, and Bottle Deposit Law Would Help DC Achieve Zero Waste Targets
February 7, 2024
Zero Waste Committee Chair Susan Schorr testified before the Department of Public Works oversight hearing, calling for DC to expand compost services, to stop classifying black plastic as recyclable, and to enact an equitable bottle deposit law.
DC Utility Regulators Need to Stop Repeating Gas Utility Talking Points
January 31, 2024
Mark Rodeffer testified for the Sierra Club at the oversight hearing on DC's utility regulator, calling for regulatory officials to stop claiming fossil fuel pipeline spending will cut climate pollution and reduce the threat of indoor gas explosions.
Sierra Club is hiring a DC Chapter Director
January 23, 2024
We're seeking a chapter director to direct chapter operations, conservation advocacy and organizing, political and legislative programming, fundraising, budgeting, financial management, staff supervision, volunteer development, and media relations.
In Fond Memory of Karen Cordry
January 21, 2024
Sierra Club honors the life and memory of our longtime leader, colleague, and friend, Karen Cordry.
Sierra Club Seeks Answers on DC Government's Carbon Neutrality Task Force
January 17, 2024
The Sierra Club wrote to DC's Department of Energy and Environment asking to sit on DC's task force charged with preparing an action plan for carbon neutrality in District government operations.