Blog posts from around the country
Lone Star Chapter
Austin is moving closer to its renewable energy goals with another solar contract, this time a plant to be located southeast of Plugerville! When the project is completed in 2020, the utility will generate more than 52 percent of all energy demand…
Lone Star Chapter
This summer, the EPA designated Bexar County — where asthma rates are nearly twice the state average — as being in “non attainment” for its high levels of unhealthy ground-level ozone (smog). But instead of acknowledging the designation and working…
Maryland Chapter
Last week the IPCC released its report on global warming of 1.5°C. This special report highlights the impacts of global warming on natural and human systems, offers mitigation options, and calls for an increased global response to this growing…
Florida Chapter
A proposed development in southwest Florida would destroy important habitat for numerous species listed as endangered or threatened, including the iconic Florida panther, all for the sake of another housing tract.
San Francisco Bay Chapter
A discussion about the potential for housing on the parking lots surrounding the North Berkeley BART station started back in March 2018 — first with a viral tweet, and followed by a community meeting that showcased an overall tone of support for…
Delta Chapter
After covering (and living) Louisiana's coastal crisis for decades, the most common question I get these days is this one: When will we know if state's coastal master plan will succeed?
Well, a solid answer can finally be given: In 10 years.
Angeles Chapter
Angeles Chapter outings leaders who need to renew their Standard First Aid Instruction will have two opportunities for training. Those who need certification with a card provided by the American Heart Assn. can register for sessions:
District of Columbia Chapter
Sierra Club analysis shows the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act of 2018 would have a negligible impact on DC ratepayers, and any increased cost is expected to be offset by energy savings through efficiency measures.
Lone Star Chapter
Do you remember when local heritage tree ordinances were under attack? Remember the horrible bathroom bill? How about the bill that eliminated certain tax incentives for wind energy? Or the racist SB 4 - the “show me your papers” bill? Early voting…