Blog posts from around the country

North Star Chapter
The concept of clean energy first is common sense - to address the climate crisis, protect communities from pollution and create good clean energy jobs in Minnesota - utilities should prioritize clean energy when planning to meet electricity needs…
Middle Tennessee Group / Tennessee Chapter / Tennessee
“What is a watershed?” To remedy this void of public understanding, the WE Story is a digital watershed education program about a watershed’s purpose and functions.
Chicago Group / Sierra Club Illinois Chapter / Illinois
By Suzy Schlosberg, Chicago Youth Alliance for Climate Action
New Jersey Chapter
President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2021 contains a 26 percent cut to funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This would bring the agency’s funding to only $6.7 billion, down from $9.1 billion in 2020. The budget would…
North Star Chapter
“Our current economic system values profit above people and the planet,” Sierra Club organizer Dominique Diaddigo-Cash said at a recent press conference in Minneapolis. “The same factors that drive owners to pay unlivable wages,” he continued, “…
Virginia Chapter
If passed, the Clean Economy Act will transform Virginia into a national leader on climate and renewable electricity. As with any bill of this scope and size, there are many justifiable questions regarding the details. One of the most important of…
Florida Chapter
The Florida Springs Council, Florida Waterkeepers and Sierra Club today responded to remarks by Florida's Chief Science Officer, Thomas K. Frazer, Ph.D., regarding Sen. Mayfield's Senate Bill 712.
Toiyabe Chapter
Since the flight of the upper and middle class to the suburbs, the American history of sprawl has not only created vast economic and racial inequalities, it has decimated our environment. Ecosystems have been completely wiped out; city water and air…
District of Columbia Chapter
Sierra Club volunteer Jean Stewart submitted testimony to the DC Council calling for the protection of public housing in DC and for new housing that does not rely on fossil fuel combustion.
Angeles Chapter
ANGELES CHAPTER ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET COME CELEBRATE WITH US. OPEN TO ALL! Honoring 2019 Awardees for Outstanding Volunteer Achievements