Blog posts from around the country

San Francisco Bay Chapter
Berkeley’s buildings may soon go green — Deep Green. The Berkeley Zero Net Energy++ Working Group has drafted a proposal that, if adopted, will make Berkeley’s Building Code a model of green, low-toxic, sustainable building practices. This group of…
Lone Star Chapter
Unanimous vote solidified agreement with 20 parties, including Sierra Club and Public Citizen who fought hard on solar and coal
San Francisco Bay Chapter
Contra Costa and Marin Counties are falling behind on building much-needed transit-friendly housing as part of their planned Priority Development Areas: areas of infill development identified to house most of the 2.3 million new residents expected…
San Francisco Bay Chapter
If you're interested in running for a position on the Bay Chapter Executive Committee or the Executive Committee for your local group, heads up: Applications are due soon! To be considered for nomination, applications must be received by September…
Lone Star Chapter
Helping Galveston Bay and its wildlife is now at the tips of your fingers! Yes, with a simple click and your commitment to conserve water you can help save thousands of animals and preserve our natural heritage for generations to come. Take the…
Wisconsin Chapter
The current Wisconsin transportation system underserves people who can’t afford to or are not able to drive: low-income Wisconsinites, the elderly and disabled, young people who want to get around without a car.
Florida Chapter
More than 250 people gathered to hear experts and activists deliver the uncoated truth about the sugar industry at the Big Sugar Summit 2 in West Palm Beach.
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
(To read the full story, please click on the article headline above) Each December the Houston Group holds an election to fill positions on the Group’s nine member Executive Committee (Excom). The Houston Sierra Club is now soliciting nominations…