Blog posts from around the country

Harvey Broome Group / Tennessee Chapter / Tennessee
Harvey Broome Group November 2021 Newsletter - Endorsements for City Council Election! - Foothills Park Extension Public Comment
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
Sierra Club Organizing Manager Elizabeth Scrafford calls on environmental advocates to continue to fight EmberClear's proposed Lincoln Land Energy Center in this new blog.
York River Group of the Virginia Sierra Club / Virginia Chapter / Virginia
Plastic pollution litters our neighborhoods, clogs our streams and storm drains and harms our oceans. Virtually all living things are contaminated with microplastics. At a Sierra Club York River Group program, the plastic problem and possible…
Lone Star Chapter
Some 279 days after first gaveling in back in January, at the end of a third special session, the Texas Legislature gave final approval to new district maps for U.S. Congress, Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives, and the State Board of…
Iowa Chapter
As painful as it may be, it is wise to plan for the future in the event of significantly reduced demand for ethanol. The shifts happening in the ethanol industry and the side-effects on the farmers are difficult to think about. But we do need to…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
The City of Houston is offering a six-week composting pilot program, from October 20 - November 27. Residents may participate by collecting food scraps throughout the week in any container or bag of their choosing (tip: keeping a bag in your freezer…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) now allows for the safe disposal of unused, unwanted, and expired prescription drugs at local designated drop off locations. This means you can return unused narcotic painkillers and other medications to…
Florida Chapter
Sierra Club President Ramón Cruz recently visited Florida, where he connected with local Sierra Club groups, supported endorsed political candidates and spoke out about the threats of climate change and the need for environmental and social justice.
Utah Chapter
We were honored to participate in the planning and success of the Salt Lake City Global Climate Strike on September 24, 2021.
North Star Chapter
There is no doubt that microplastics from clothing are a major source of plastics in our waters. According to a recent article from the International Joint Commission (IJC) newsletter, “Plastic fibers, such as those found in synthetic clothing…