Blog posts from around the country
North Star Chapter
The regular 2021 Minnesota Legislative Session has adjourned, but they will be going into extra innings with their work unfinished. The good news is, it’s not too late for Senate Republicans to choose people and communities over polluters.
North Carolina Chapter
After a hectic few weeks leading up to crossover, this was a quiet week at the NC General Assembly. Senate leadership grabbed the opening to use the gasoline shortage stemming from the Colonial Pipeline shutdown to promote fracked gas pipelines.
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
The METRONext transit referendum, passed in late 2019, includes several new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines and light rail line extensions. METRO is prioritizing the Inner Katy BRT and the University BRT lines, as construction of those two lines will…
North Star Chapter
Today, the Sierra Club North Star Chapter announced its endorsement in the City of Minneapolis Mayoral race in a statement by Michelle Hesterberg, Co-Chair of the chapter’s Minneapolis Political Committee.
Florida Chapter
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed opening the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, the only land truly dedicated to keeping the Florida panther from complete extinction, to wild turkey hunting with crossbows and shotguns.
Florida Chapter
The Stop the Burn – Go Green Harvest Campaign released a report debunking misinformation from U.S. Sugar about air quality monitoring and air quality in the Everglades Agricultural Area.
Napa Sierra Club Group / Redwood Chapter / California
One of my favorite rides has been to explore the Carneros area, which is in Southwest Napa County. I've been finding great back roads and rideable levies, which not only take you through world famous Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards, but also…
Loxahatchee Group / Florida Chapter / Florida
During Pride Month, discover the similarities between LGBTQ and climate justice communities.