Blog posts from around the country
Massachusetts Chapter
There is a growing movement of sustainable urban agriculture helping to solve one of our most pressing environmental and human health issues. Agriculture across the United States and the world is often practiced in a very unsustainable manner,…
Lone Star Chapter
How does one sum up 140 days of good and bad legislative ideas, all kinds of maneuvers, hundreds if not thousands of hours of staff time, volunteer engagement, calls and visits to legislators?
San Francisco Bay Chapter
Looking for a fun outdoor challenge this summer? Tackle our list of 90 Bay Area peak hikes highlighting the spectacular geographic diversity of our region. Each of the "Nifty 90" peaks on our list is accessible via public land — and they’re often…
San Francisco Bay Chapter
The nine-county Bay Area, currently home to 7.7 million people, is projected to add another 2 million new residents by 2040. This growth has brought up legitimate concerns such as displacement, water scarcity, traffic, and threats to local control…
Massachusetts Chapter
The following testimony was delivered by Executive Committee Member Robert Kearns to the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy during their May 30th hearing on energy efficiency legislation. Robert is a recent graduate of…
San Francisco Bay Chapter
On June 17th, a proposed ordinance that would require climate-friendly, all-electric new construction in Berkeley will have a chance to clear a final hurdle before it can go to the City Council for a vote this summer. The ordinance, introduced by…
San Francisco Bay Chapter
One of the biggest challenges in recycling right now is "wishful recycling": the placing of mixed and nonrecyclable objects (cardboard boxes with other stuff in them, plastic takeout containers half full of food, or objects made up of multiple…
San Francisco Bay Chapter
We're looking for engaging readers who enjoy sharing ideas and stories with young children in a small group setting. If that's you, come and share books with an environmental theme at our regular children's education programs.
San Francisco Bay Chapter
Over the past couple of months, members of the Sunrise Movement have organized 10 town halls in the Bay Area to bring the conversation about the Green New Deal to our communities. We asked several of the event organizers a few questions to debrief…