Blog posts from around the country

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…
North Carolina Chapter
North Carolina lawmakers had a chance this year to help address one of the biggest problems facing low-income families: the big hit their incomes take from the cost of keeping the lights, heat and other power on. The newly passed state energy bill…
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
Clean Energy Advocate Jess Beverly calls on Pace to accelerate efforts to electrify their fleet.
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
On October 11, five of us observed Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day over at Cedar Bayou, which is a microcosm of many aspects of Galveston Bay and its tributaries.... (Read more)
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
By Cheryl ConleyThe most amazing event happens every year at this time. It’s the migration of monarch butterflies.... (Read more)
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
As part of a 280-acre expansion of the Chicago Rockford International Airport, the [Bell Bowl] prairie… could be bulldozed, despite concerns that only .01% of Illinois’ natural prairie remains.
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
Illinois has the opportunity to repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Act during the General Assembly veto session and ensure that all Illinoisans have access to the full range of reproductive health care they need and deserve.