Blog posts from around the country

District of Columbia Chapter
The Sierra Club wrote to the DC Council requesting that costs associated with upfront investments in energy efficiency not burden low-income and affordable housing residents. The Club requests that instead the Council and stakeholders identify…
Lone Star Chapter
Communities across the country applaud a ruling by a federal judge requiring EPA to follow the law and investigate civil rights complaints in a timely manner. The decision resulted from a lawsuit filed by community-based groups in 2015 against the U…
Lone Star Chapter
San Antonio needs community members to push the city towards an equitable future. San Antonians deserve prompt and adequate COVID-19 relief and energy justice. But how do we get there, and how can you help? Our San Antonio organizer Greg Harman has…
Wisconsin Chapter
About a year ago, Governor Evers created the Climate Change Task Force for Wisconsin with an executive order.
North Star Chapter
Stewards advocate for policies related to water, forests, and wildlife - updates on their latest meetings and research.
Delaware Chapter
The Sierra Club Delaware Chapter is pleased to announce endorsements for the following State legislative races in the 2020 General Election. Each candidate has demonstrated a commitment to protecting our environment, expanding renewable energy, and…
District of Columbia Chapter
The Sierra Club wrote to DC Green Bank CEO Eli Hopson asking if the bank is upholding Mayor Bowser's climate commitments and if the bank is financing any fossil fuel projects.
New Jersey Chapter
The New Jersey Water Supply Authority canceled their Thursday hearing on the renewal water permit for Trump’s National Golf Course in Bedminster, New Jersey. The private golf club is located in the middle of the Highlands Preservation Area. The New…
Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter
People who fight for public lands took part in a major push in late September, meeting with lawmakers about the Protecting America’s Wilderness Act. The bill would safeguard more than 1 million acres across the Golden State and is supported by the…
Maryland Chapter
Maryland has failed to create a transition plan to move the state responsibly off coal while providing support for impacted communities and workers -- so we need your help today! Maryland officials are planning their priorities for 2021, we need…