Blog posts from around the country
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Spring is here and there’s nothing more beautiful than the Texas landscape where the hills and fields are painted with a vibrant tapestry of wildflowers where the bluebonnets, our state flower, reign supreme.
San Francisco Bay Chapter
The Bay Chapter mourns the passing of David Nesmith, otherwise known as Chicken. David was the Chapter’s Conservation Director from 1983 to 2002. He focused mainly on water issues and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. For his…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
The Lone Star Sierra Club's Water for People and the Environment Committee held its last monthly meeting virtually on April 14 focused on the topic of PFAS, with guest speaker Dr. Katie Pelch from the Natural Resources Defense Council.
New York City Group / Atlantic Chapter / New York
Sierra Club NYC chair Karl Palmquist emphasizes protecting nature amid threats and connecting people to outdoor spaces through expanded programs and partnerships.
New York City Group / Atlantic Chapter / New York
NYC launches congestion pricing despite initial political challenges, following successful European models that reduced traffic and pollution while funding public transit improvements.
New York City Group / Atlantic Chapter / New York
NY aims for zero-emissions energy by 2040, relying on offshore wind to replace NYC's fossil fuel dependency, despite federal opposition.
New York City Group / Atlantic Chapter / New York
Sierra Club SEAS explores environmental issues virtually. A recent meeting focused on AI's environmental impact, discussing water consumption, energy usage, and potential legislative solutions for sustainability.
Pennsylvania Chapter
HARRISBURG, PA — Late yesterday, a package of six bills was introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly that would implement the Lightning Plan that Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled in January. The package includes policies to accelerate…
New Jersey Chapter
Ocean County, NJ - On Earth Day, April 22nd, shortly before 12:30 p.m. the “Jones Road Wildfire” broke out at the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area in Barnegat Township, Ocean County. The fire has spread over 12,000 acres into Lacey and…