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EVs are the Superior Vehicle
June 13, 2025
After driving an electric vehicle (EV) for six months, I am convinced that EVs are superior to other vehicles. This blog post will correct the current misinformation about the technology. Much of the misinformation about EVs is propagated by the...
Last Minute Trump Order Forces a Dirty and Costly Coal Plant to Remain Open
June 13, 2025
The Trump administration halted a plan to shutter the aging Consumers Energy JH Campbell Coal Plant in West Michigan on May 31, 2025. The aging plant, with its old units constructed in 1962, 1967 and 1980, was scheduled to close after a several...
Explore and Enjoy: Visit Michigan’s Quiet Beaches
May 30, 2025
With 3,288 miles of Great Lakes shoreline (second only to Alaska), Michigan is a paradise for people seeking a beautiful place to swim, paddle board, launch a canoe or kayak or just soak in the extraordinary beauty of the freshwater lakes. Finding a...
In Memoriam: Alex J. Sagady, Jr.
May 30, 2025
Alex Sagady of East Lansing is remembered as a skillful and effective advocate who helped to shape generations of environmentalists with his passion and knowledge for training and education. Alex took on challenging fights to stop air and water...
In Memoriam: Gwen Nystuen
May 30, 2025
Gwen Nystuen of Ann Arbor was a co-founder of the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter in 1967. Gwen was an avid and effective leader in the Huron Valley Group and in the Political Committees at the chapter and national level. Her many friends and admirers...
Rain Barrels on the Riverfront A Big Success
May 30, 2025
By Community Organizer Erin Johnson, esq. erinp.johnson@sierraclub.org On April 27 nearly 125 people gathered at the Detroit Riverfront's Gabriel Richard Park to begin their journey harvesting rainwater, protecting the Great Lakes...
Lansing Protest Targets Rep. Barrett
May 30, 2025
Report from Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Cecilia Garcia-Linz cecilia.garcia@sierraclub.org Last week House Republicans voted to advance the massive budget reconciliation package that would endanger our clean air and...
No Kings Day Rally, Saturday, June 14
May 30, 2025
No Kings Day RallySaturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Michigan State Capitol LansingRegister here https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000tVQ3eIAG On June 14, President Trump plans to host a...
Women Veterans Outdoor Leadership Training Cohort
May 16, 2025
Sierra Club Michigan is seeking women veterans who are interested in leading Sierra Club outings. Our spring Women Veterans Outdoor Leadership Training aims to equip women veterans with the skills and knowledge needed to lead outings for other women...
Spring Lobby Day 2025 Brings Environmental Advocates to Lansing
May 16, 2025
Sierra Club members and supporters throughout Michigan came to the state capitol on May 15 for the Spring Lobby Day. The more than 80 participants met with legislators and asked them to take action on two priority environmental concerns: authorizing...
