Blog posts from around the country
Lone Star Chapter
It's simple. Burning fossil fuels causes smog. And across the region, oil, gas, and coal are some of the biggest contributors to our smog problems. Smog threatens our health, especially children who develop asthma or other serious respiratory…
Lone Star Chapter
“It’s a New Day in Texas” exclaimed new Lt. Governor Dan Patrick this week. It’s a new year too, which gives wind and solar power another chance to break more records. According to recent reports from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT…
Maryland Chapter
On his first day of office, Governor Larry Hogan delayed several important environmental regulations that were poised to go into effect. Earlier today Sierra Club released this statement. More info to come.TAKE ACTION NOW! Send a…
Grand Canyon Chapter
January 22, 2015, PHOENIX, Arizona – On this day, at the Arizona State Capitol, more than 150 people from 25 different legislative districts met with their state legislators to encourage the support of environmental protection an
North Carolina Chapter
"When I think about the environmental goals that the North Carolina Sierra Club will be focusing on this year, it’s pretty clear to me that these are things that offer strong benefits to our citizens and shouldn’t be controversial. They just make…
North Carolina Chapter
North Carolina has historically been a leader in the south on forward-thinking environmental policy but in the past few years, appears to be backtracking in this area.
Lone Star Chapter
Last night, President Obama gave his 2015 State of the Union address. Michael Brune, Sierra Club Executive Director, issued the follow statement in response: “When it comes to the climate crisis, the President knows the stakes, and tonight, he…
Heart of Illinois Group / Sierra Club Illinois Chapter / Peoria Heights Illinois
Some new initiatives highlight the last year and we have some amazing “Firsts” for 2014. This is just a sampling of events and efforts by Heart of Illinois Sierra Group.