Blog posts from around the country
Lone Star Chapter
There is good news to report on the political front in Texas. The municipal elections across the state earlier this summer produced major wins in several cities that could have positive impacts on environmental and social justice policies at the…
North Star Chapter
Great Rivers Energy (GRE) was successful in its sale of the Coal Creek power plant to Rainbow Energy in a process that lacked transparency and engagement. Sierra Club and allies have raised concerns about the financial harm this decision would have…
San Francisco Bay Chapter
Amid worsening drought conditions, San Francisco’s Supervisor Rafael Mandelman introduced an ordinance that would double the amount of water that new large buildings are required to collect and re-use, and direct the City’s Public Utilities…
Utah Chapter
Last year, the Salt Lake City School District said YES to committing to 100% clean, renewable energy—the first district-wide commitment to 100% clean energy in Utah. The board resolution was the first of its kind in Utah, and is sending the 9th…
Utah Chapter
As with many fights to protect our public lands in Utah, it hasn’t been all sunshine and hiking. The path to cleaner air has been, and continues to be, long, winding, and painstaking. Despite challenges, we have a plan.
Utah Chapter
Last month, we highlighted a big win that places us inches from protecting Southern Utah from an Alton Coal mine expansion that threatens Utah’s invaluable public lands, wildlife, and the climate. After Alton Coal ruling, the work's not over.
Lone Star Chapter
Earlier this week, two contract workers died tragically and at least thirty were hospitalized due to a chemical leak at the Lyondellbasell facility in La Porte. Our hearts go out to the workers who lost their lives, those injured, and to their…
Washington State Chapter
Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are farming operations that sequester hundreds to thousands of animals in small, unsanitary enclosures. In addition to the cruelty of forcing animals to walk, eat and sleep in their own feces, there are…
Angeles Chapter
Why should you participate in redistricting, the process of setting new congressional and state legislative boundaries?