Blog posts from around the country

Sierra Sage of South Orange County / Angeles Chapter / California
Are you bothered by the increasing presence of e-bikes on the trails in our OC wilderness parks? Their presence is illegal. But the OC Parks Commission is under pressure to amend the regulations governing our wilderness parks that would permit e-…
North Star Chapter
Minnesotans want clean, affordable, reliable energy that will support a resilient economy while reducing carbon emissions. Sierra Club’s alternative “Clean Energy for All” plan would both save ratepayers $2.2 billion dollars and cut carbon when…
Lone Star Chapter
The capitol is picking up steam in this very strange, COVID-induced legislative session. The top priority has rapidly shifted to the emergency reaction to last week’s state-wide deep freeze caused by the polar vortex, which left millions of Texans…
North Star Chapter
In a ruling Wednesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court remanded the PolyMet air pollution permit to the Minnesota Court of Appeals to address whether PolyMet knowingly submitted false or misleading information to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (…
Lone Star Chapter
Climate change is unpredictable, but here are 14 recommendations for Texas to increase reliability and resiliency in the face of an uncertain future.
Idaho Chapter
The planning and subsequent implementation of robust high capacity public transit service in the Treasure Valley is long overdue. COMPASS is currently seeking another round of feedback on their plans for such potential future…
Maine Chapter
Sierra Club Maine Volunteer Leader Becky Bartovics shares her testimony on the proposed CMP Corridor.
Maine Chapter
Sierra Club Maine volunteers Deborah Schwartz and Becky Bartovics discuss the implications of the proposed Hydro-Quebec/Iberdrola/CMP Corridor.
Maryland Chapter
A few hours before a bill hearing on the Maryland Department of Transportation Promises Act, legislators and advocates gathered at a rally to urge Governor Hogan to keep his promises on the I-495 and I-270 plan.
New Jersey Chapter
Yesterday, the Governor delivered his FY2022 Budget Address. The overall budget totals $44.83 billion. The Department of Environmental Protection budget is up slightly by $26 million. There is $20 million more going to beach replenishment this year…