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Inspired to Promote Environmental Human Rights in the Maryland Constitution
September 28, 2021
Luca Grifo-Hahn reflects on why environmental protection is important and why he is inspired to be a part of Sierra Club's campaign to add an Environmental Rights Amendment to the Maryland State Constitution
MD Sierra Film Club hosts panel on clean energy with youth activists and associate producer
September 22, 2021
Highlighting youth activism, the panel discussion on "Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution" featured highly motivated Maryland youth involved in the sustainability movement and a guest appearance by Jonathan White, an associate producer of the film.
Welcome Randy Lyon as Legislative Chair!
September 14, 2021
Maryland Sierra Club is proud to announce the appointment of new Legislative Chair Randy Lyon. He follows Mark Posner, who transitioned out of the role in June 2021 after an outstanding period of service.
Sierra Club Statement on New IPCC Science Report
August 16, 2021
The latest IPCC scientific findings have been released. Extreme weather events we are already experiencing -- including historic droughts and floods, superstorms, record-breaking wildfires, and unprecedented coastal flooding -- will continue to...
Sierra Club Statement on Vote of Board of Public Works to Advance P3 Toll Lane Expansion
August 11, 2021
Today the Maryland Board of Public Works voted 2-1 to advance Governor Hogan's proposed luxury toll lane project. Maryland Sierra Club Director Josh Tulkin gave this statement.
Sierra Club Statement on July 21, 2021 Transportation Planning Board Vote
July 21, 2021
Maryland Sierra Club Director issued a statement in response to the July 21, 2021 TPB re-vote: “Last month, the TPB voted on principle when it removed Hogan’s highway boondoggle from its long range plan. Today, the project was reinstated, not...
Locals at Beltway/I-270 Toll Rate Hearings Target High Tolls, Inequity, and Climate
July 20, 2021
Local voices have not had much of a platform in this ongoing controversy over Governor Hogan's proposed toll lane expansion. Readers are urged to consider the serious issues raised in these testimonies.
Sierra Club Calls on Facebook, Change Maryland to Remove Misleading Ads
July 16, 2021
Today Maryland Sierra Club sent a cease and desist letter to Change Maryland for inappropriate and misleading use of Sierra Club’s name. Additionally, Sierra Club wrote to Facebook urging them to tag three ads written by Gov. Larry Hogan and...
July 14 MDE Public Informational Hearing on Morgantown NPDES Permit, More on 2022 Retirement Announcement
July 12, 2021
In the wake of the Morgantown plant closure announcement and the impending new water pollution permit, the Maryland Department of the Environment is hosting a virtual public information session July 14th at 5:00 pm. Read on to learn more and...
The Pathbreaking “Breathe Well Campaign” in St. Mary’s County
July 9, 2021
Maryland Sierra Club Chair Rosa Hance participated in an event hosted by the NAACP where special guest, Dr. Meena Brewster, presented on the Breathe Well St. Mary’s program, a unique, comprehensive air quality monitoring and health education...