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Philip Crookshank passed away August 23, 2024, at the age of 80 following an illness. He was born 1944 in Grand Rapids and was the son of the late Charles and Joyce Crookshank. Phil is survived by a brother and was preceded in death by a sister and...

On Saturday, October 12, the Grand Rapids Climate Coalition will host the third Grand Rapids Climate March at Calder Plaza, 300 Monroe Ave NW, from noon to 3 p.m. This family friendly event will bring people together to rally, make their voices...

Every day, headlines remind us why we must fight to protect our progress in transitioning to clean energy - from the heartbreaking devastation of hurricane Helene to news that fireflies may make the endangered species list. We have so much we must...

By Tim Minotas It’s been nearly a year since Michigan passed new clean energy laws and more than two years since Congress passed and President Joe Biden signed Inflation Reduction Act into law. Now, a new report from Michigan-based 5 Lakes Energy...

by Mike Buza Before the legislative summer break, a debate about how Michigan should handle data centers ensued. In the view of environmentalists, the primary issue is that data centers are energy and water hogs. They also produce noise pollution...

by Cecilia Garcia-Linz Sierrans are hitting the road this peak summer season to explore scenic routes, hike trails, and relax on sandy beaches. Michigan offers some of the world's most beautiful natural landscapes and wildlife. One Michigan...

Earth Month is here, and, to celebrate, the Sierra Club is kicking off our Transit to Trails Campaign. Transit to Trails (or T2T) is a phrase commonly used to describe public transportation services and provisions that provide access...

Sierra Club members traveled to Washington D.C.  to lobby the U.S. Congress to ensure climate-smart agriculture programs in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) become standing agriculture policy. Eight volunteers representing the...

By Mike Buza From the cost of your lunch to the beating of your heart, climate change is affecting almost all aspects of our lives. Take food, for example. In its March 14, 2024 edition, Time Magazine reported that the price...

The United States just secured a victory that will protect our health and climate for generations. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized federal standards to enhance emissions requirements for light-duty and heavy-duty...