Blog posts from around the country
Wisconsin Chapter
For the last 50 years, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) legislation has provided federal protection for the conservation of threatened and endangered plants, animals, and their habitats. This type of historic stewardship recognizes humans have a…
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
The Illinois State Senate passed the Polystyrene Foam Ban, which bans the use of toxic polystyrene foam at state agencies and universities. The bill now heads to Governor JB Pritzker's desk.
Lone Star Chapter
On Thursday, after approving massive taxpayer-backed subsidies for new gas power plants that could increase electric bills, the Texas House State Affairs Committee heard a trio of Senate bills aimed at reducing electricity bills for Texas families.
Sonoma Group / Redwood Chapter / California
Public comment is needed on July 17, 2023 to keep parcel-specific protections for land along the Sonoma Coast...
Sonoma Group / Redwood Chapter / California
Meet representatives from 13 Bay Area conservation, environmental and rescue organizations to learn about our wildlife, their lives, and challenges for survival. How can we all successfully coexist?
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
The Illinois State House voted to pass the Polystyrene Foam Ban. Sierra Club Illinois urges the State Senate to vote yes on this legislation.
North Carolina Chapter
Social justice and state budget bills have captured most of the attention so far at the N.C. General Assembly, but there's been action on many issues of importance to Sierrans as we reach the midway point of this year's session. Our lobbyist, Laura…
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
"With the money and programs available from the federal and state government and an incoming mayor who sees the urgency of the climate crisis, [there is] economic opportunity and a chance to build a more equitable Chicago," says Jack Darin.
Lone Star Chapter
We’re in the painful sometimes exhilarating (but mostly painful) final days of the Texas legislative session. Deal making, backstabbing, deceit, and arm twisting are all in vogue.