Blog posts from around the country
Georgia Chapter
Activists from multiple environmental and social justice organizations plan to rally outside the Public Service Commission’s office at 4 p.m. Monday, September 30, to protest and raise awareness about Georgia Power’s proposed rate hikes on Georgians.
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5, or vote early. There are important State Propositions on the Ballot, the MetroNEXT Bond issue, as well as some local positions....
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North Star Chapter
Nearly 1,000 people gathered today on the shores of Gichi-gami—Lake Superior— for a rally and march to express their ongoing opposition to Enbridge’s Line 3 tar sands pipeline. The crowd expressed appreciation to the Minnesota Pollution Control…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
By Ken Kramer, Water Resources Chair, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club
“One Water.” To some, the term may sound like a new low-calorie flavored water drink or the new name for a private water supply company. In the water world today, however, “…
Idaho Chapter
Idaho’s salmon and steelhead are in crisis. Scientists warn our fish could go extinct within a few decades. Please join us for a critical public hearing on Monday, September 30th at 5 pm and help us send a powerful message to Idaho’s leaders that we…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
The Houston Sierra Club has endorsed METRO Proposition A, which will authorize bond funding for projects in the new METRONext transit plan. This measure includes no new tax increase. Proposition A will be on the ballot on November 5; early voting…
Chicago Group / Sierra Club Illinois Chapter / Illinois
Blog and photo by Suzy Schlosberg, Chicago Youth Alliance for Climate Action
Alabama Chapter
As I listen to brief introductions from citizens of Birmingham and surrounding communities, I understand that these individuals bring a variety of perspectives, interests, skills, and ideas.
Loma Prieta Chapter
On September 15th, the Forest Protection Committee and the San Carlos Belmont Group hosted a Wildfire Summit at the College of San Mateo to raise awareness of the threat of wildfires in California.
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
On October 16, Doug Peterson will be the speaker and will address the flood of petrochemical pollution issues in our region.
What can concerned citizens do to protect our families from the toxic health threats of the now routine petrochemical…