Blog posts from around the country
North Star Chapter
Minnesotans turned out in historically high numbers to vote in the November 3 election. In response the Sierra Club North Star Chapter issued the following statement from State Director Margaret Levin.
New Jersey Chapter
Governor Murphy has signed S864 (Smith) into law today. The new law prohibits the provision or sale of single-use plastic carryout bags, single-use paper carryout bags, and expanded polystyrene foam food service products. It also limits provision of…
New Jersey Chapter
Records show that the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. is eligible for an exemption from the Highlands Council to build their proposed 19,000 horsepower natural gas compressor station near the Monskville Reservoir. Highlands Council Executive Director…
New Jersey Chapter
The NJ Division of Fish and Game Council have proposed amendments to Game Code, N.J.A.C 7:25-5. The proposed 2020-21 Game Code, N.J.A.C. 7:25-5, provides when, under what circumstances, in what location, by what means, and what amounts and numbers,…
Santa Barbara Group / Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter / California
The withdrawal of the Terracore oil and gas project (formerly known as ERG and now Cat Canyon Resources) is the final nail in the coffin for what could have been a massive expansion of risky oil and gas operations in Santa Barbara County.
Lone Star Chapter
French trading firm Engie has reportedly dropped negotiations on a $7 billion, 20-year contract to import fracked gas from NextDecade’s planned Rio Grande LNG export facility near Brownsville, Texas.
Santa Cruz Group / Ventana Chapter / California
When we select meat as a staple, we are causing numerous deleterious consequences. By savoring a plant-based diet we improve our own health and environmental integrity. Typically, the most planet-friendly diet is vegan, while vegetarian diet ranks…
Idaho Chapter
On Tuesday, October 27th, Blaine County's commissioners voted unanimously to commit to a 100% clean energy future!
Tennessee Chapter
What's inside: Tennessee shatters its early voting record, ideas for a socially distant Halloween, Sierra Club Ex-Com elections begin, and Eartha explains: what are Dark Sky sites and why are they important?