Blog posts from around the country
District of Columbia Chapter
Chapter Chair Catherine Plume wrote to the DC Department of Transportation about plans to replace the District’s street lights with LED fixtures.
Alabama Chapter
Alabama – A united network of environmental nonprofits have taken a stand against Alabama utilities’ plans to cap-in-place toxic coal ash on the banks of Alabama’s waterways. Almost every other state in the southeast is requiring removal of
Alabama Chapter
For several grueling days starting on March 9, Sierra Club lawyers and Beyond Coal Campaign staff engaged in a three-day long hearing before the Alabama Public Service Commission in an attempt to block Alabama Power’s proposed addition
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
During the month of March, Houston METRO has been implementing a number of safety measures and service modifications. Providing public transit services during a virus pandemic, particularly one that can be easily spread and has triggered widespread…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
The Houston Sierra Club has suspended in-person monthly General Meetings for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. As a substitute this month we are offering an online video program, which can be viewed at home at a convenient time....
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Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Bay Area Sierra Club monthly programs have been suspended for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. The programs planned for March 18 on Antarctica, and for April 15 featuring Houston environmental attorney Jim Blackburn, have been postponed to…
Maryland Chapter
The Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club focuses on protecting the state's natural and wildlife resources, monitoring legislation, sponsoring outings, and educating the public about pressing environmental issues.
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
By Ken Kramer, Water Resources Chair, Lone Star Chapter, Sierra Club
What a difference a month makes! In late February the big news in Houston was the massive water main break that led to a tremendous drop in water pressure and a subsequent boil…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Solar United Neighbors is a unique non-profit that helps neighborhoods go solar by forming local co-ops. Their new project in the Houston region is the East Houston Solar Co-op, which had a virtual kick off on March 19. Sierra Club is one of the…