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Student Perspective on Sustainable Towns in Southern Maryland
March 29, 2022
The Sierra Club hosted a Sustainable Towns Forum in Southern Maryland with councilmembers David Jenkins of La Plata, Elizabeth Lawton of North Beach, and Nick Colvin of Leonardtown. Learn about their efforts from this blog post by St. Mary's College...
Legislative Update and Work to Be Done
March 25, 2022
The Maryland General Assembly is now beyond the crossover date. We’ve had some significant successes and some disappointments, but we are still in the midst of a strong push to get good bills enacted.
Commit to Vote: Primary Election is Now July 19
March 21, 2022
This 2022 election year is our opportunity to elect state and county officials who will shape Maryland’s direction for at least the next decade. If you may be busy or away from home on July 19 you can sign up now to vote by mail.
A vote for zero-emission trucks will help Marylanders breathe easier!
March 8, 2022
The technology is here to electrify diesel trucks and other large diesel vehicles, from school buses to delivery vans. We have the opportunity right now to shift the status quo so that Marylanders can breathe easier! Read this great blog by...
Student Voices from the Annapolis Environmental Human Rights Rally
March 2, 2022
Three student authors share their perspective on what the February 18 Environmental Human Rights Amendment Rally (in Annapolis and virtual). The event’s main purpose was to educate students, delegates, and members of the Sierra Club. Students felt...
New IPCC Report Underscores Legislature’s Opportunity for Climate Leadership
March 1, 2022
The IPCC's new report says there is a rapidly closing window to slow climate change; to avoid catastrophic global warming that some communities and ecosystems may not be able to adapt to, deep emissions cuts are needed over the next decade. Chapter...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Week of Service
January 13, 2022
Any excuse to ponder the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a good one. Below are twelve of his quotes followed by various ways to honor MLK Day and Week of Service in Maryland.
2022 Legislative Session Outlook and Priorities
January 12, 2022
Sierra Club Maryland Chapter is looking forward to working with partner groups and legislators to advance important measures to protect our environment and public health, and to promote social equity. Read on for our session priorities.
Highlights from 2021
December 25, 2021
Please join me in celebrating all that we've accomplished in 2021. There is simply too much to capture.
Here are 10 highlights from this challenging year:
Chapter Chair Rosa Hance Receives Leadership & Service Award from Maryland Dept of Planning
December 16, 2021
Chapter Chair Rosa Hance of Great Mills, MD, has been honored as Sustainable Growth Leadership & Service Award Recipient by the Maryland Department of Planning.