Blog posts from around the country
Virginia Chapter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Two Central Virginia Lawmakers Receive 100 Percent Grade on Sierra Club Legislative Scorecard
Climate and Energy Scorecard Ranks Votes Related to Protecting Virginia’s Environment and Combating Climate Change
Lone Star Chapter
In 2018, Environment Texas and the Sierra Club settled a 2016 lawsuit filed against Pasadena Refining System, Inc. (PRSI) for its multiple violations of the Clean Air Act. Between March 2018 and April 2019, PRSI has shown substantial, well-rounded…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
By Evelyn L. Merz
It was standing room only in the meeting room at the Houston-Galveston Area Council on July 26. I was there to attend the meeting of the H-GAC Transportation Policy Council (TPC), at which the Council was to vote on committing $…
Santa Lucia Chapter
The Coastal Commission gave State Parks one last chance to fix the problems. It’s not happening.
Chicago Group / Sierra Club Illinois Chapter / Illinois
The rally at Daley Plaza attracted thousands of protesters in the wake of rumors that mass Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids would begin in Chicago and other cities that weekend.
Wisconsin Chapter
Wisconsin's legislature passed the 2019-21 budget at the end of June, with Governor Evers signing it into law in early July. The version of the budget that was signed does not protect our air, water or health with the vigor we were hoping for – but…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for August 2019. Click the title to see the news this month.
Central Piedmont Group / North Carolina Chapter / North Carolina
There was a great turnout for the evening and we thank the candidates for their informative position statements.
Alabama Chapter
Summer has come to an end and youth in our communities will be headed back to school soon. Many youngsters in Alabama will be reflecting and sharing their stories about the thrills they had experiencing the outdoors throughout their summer break.…
Grand Canyon Chapter
TUCSON, Ariz. – Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) quietly released its final San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) plan in southeast Arizona by posting it to the agency’s website with no public notice. The plan will…