Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter Blog

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A graphic saying Tell Gov. Braun and A.G. Rokita to stand up for Hoosiers! The Trump administration has illegally used 202c orders to force two Indiana coal plants, set to retire in 2025, to stay online. Costing Hoosiers an estimated $85 million a year! Tell Braun and Rokita to stand up for Hoosiers and challenge these 202c orders in court! and a link to sc.org/INcoalorders

February update from Uplands Network, connecting Monroe and surrounding counties

February 4, 2026

What a whirlwind is happening at the Statehouse! Hoosier Chapter folks showed up last week at Renewable Energy Day to hear speakers and meet with our legislators. At the Sierra Club table we shared a poster for all to sign to express gratitude to...

Six people standing indoors at the Statehouse. There are pillars behind them and chairs spread out in the room for attendees. Two of the people are holding up a yellow poster with an outline of the Indiana map on it. The poster says Thank you Senator Greg Walker. A champion for Community Energy. The people in the photo are smiling.

Hoosiers Energized at Renewable Energy Day

January 27, 2026

Renewable Energy Day (RED) at the Indiana Statehouse on January 20, 2026, was a huge success!

Winding Waters Group Newsletter for February 2026

January 23, 2026

In this newsletter — an update on the Indiana Legislative Session, upcoming Winding Waters Group events, local Sierra Club Executive Committee election results, Indiana state trivia, and how to stay updated and get involved with our work!

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January update from your local Southwest Indiana Network

January 21, 2026

In this newsletter: 🌺 Join Sierra Club at the Tri-State Creation Care Conference in February 📚 Your invite to the Hoosier Chapter Book Club 🥾 Find out about upcoming events and outings ✍️ Keep in touch and get involved in our work.

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January 2026 update from your local Heartlands Group

January 9, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our first ever Type-In at Indy Type Shop last month! It was wonderful talking to everyone and seeing all the creativity flowing. We're excited to announce we have another Type-In planned — read on for details!

A packed room at the Indiana Statehouse. Dozens of people are sitting and standing in a large hall with pillars on different levels. Some are holding signs.

January update from Uplands Network, connecting Monroe and surrounding counties

January 7, 2026

Happy New Year! We begin 2026 filled with gratitude for the work our volunteers have accomplished during 2025.

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Winding Waters Group Newsletter for January 2026

December 26, 2025

In 2025 the Winding Waters Group celebrated 25 years since its establishment in 2000! We couldn't have made it this far without all of our supporters and volunteers.

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Wetlands Protect Our Water. You Can Protect Wetlands — blog from volunteer Nicole Snider

December 19, 2025

Fellow Hoosiers, as we tuck into our holidays, it is important to remember that this is a season of healing for not only ourselves but also for our natural spaces. Unfortunately, Hoosier wetlands are facing attacks and need our help.

Two adults and one child in an art studio workshop. The tallest adult is holding a painted sign saying There's Only One Earth with a painting of the Earth on it. The child is holding up painted cardboard in front of their face. The two adults are smiling.

Wait, I use AI every day? I didn’t know!! — The Hoosier Data Center Industry Blog Series from volunteer Jennifer Ehara (Part V)

December 17, 2025

When I started on this data center blog-writing journey, I was sure that data centers were bad for the environment, and that I ought to dislike them, but did not have any facts to support my feelings.

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Looking back on 2025 — Highlights and Reflections!

December 11, 2025

As the year draws to a close, we asked our volunteer leaders and staff in Indiana about some of their 2025 highlights. Join us on a trip down memory lane of the last 12 months!