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Republicans in Congress just passed HR 1, the most harmful environmental bill in U.S. history, all to appease President Donald Trump and reward the billionaires who funded his campaign. This legislation gives away $4.5 trillion in tax breaks to the...

Since the passage of PA 233 in 2023 there has been much progress in siting renewable energy projects in Michigan. Representatives of developers of utility-scale solar projects in Michigan say that the financial incentives in this bill have motivated...

In a massive collective effort to protect the Great Lakes and shut down Line 5, organizations and participants part of the Fish for the Future campaign https://www.sierraclub.org/wisconsin/blog/2025/07/86262-fish-thousands-people-one-powerful-...

As summer heats up in Lansing, so does the fight for Michigan’s future. The Sierra Club Michigan Chapter has spent the first half of this legislative session in overdrive, standing up to polluters, pushing for bold climate action and demanding a...

The Sierra Club Michigan Chapter is urging lawmakers to reject House Bill 4385, a proposal that would weaken environmental safeguards on our Great Lakes shoreline under the guise of strengthening erosion control for property owners.  While...

Wayne Disposal, Inc., which operates Michigan’s only commercial hazardous waste landfill—and one of the largest in the nation—is seeking state approval to add a new 56-acre hazardous waste cell to its site. The facility handles hundreds of the most...

Wayne Disposal, Inc., which operates Michigan’s only commercial (and one of the nation’s largest) hazardous waste landfill, has asked state environmental regulators for permission to add another 56-acre hazardous waste cell to its site. ...

With the Trump administration ramping up its attacks on clean energy and climate progress, Michigan must lead from the ground up. One of the most important ways we can do that? By appointing a strong, pro-climate Public Service Commissioner who will...

Last month, the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home ( VFWNH) in Eaton Rapids  invited Sierra Club Michigan to join volunteers from CG Financial and Kapknick Insurance Group for a day of service. We enjoyed coffee and donuts while learning...

Don’t miss this chance to learn more about our mission, the impact we’re making and the many ways you can get involved in exploring, enjoying and protecting the planet with Sierra Club Michigan. This event is perfect for anyone interested in or new...