Blog posts from around the country

Lone Star Chapter
In 2022, Texans have a unique opportunity to engage in a very “Texan” process to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state government through a process known as “Sunset.” And there are some key events coming up next month as well as later in…
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
Environmental and public health advocates raise concerns at two public meetings about NRG Energy’s proposed coal ash closure plans for the Pekin Powerton coal plant site.
Wisconsin Chapter
There are several mining related developments that we continue to monitor.
Missouri Chapter
2022 Missouri Sierra Club Legislative Session Wrap-UpBy Michael Berg, Sierra Club Missouri Chapter Poltical Director
Vermont Chapter
Leading into the final year of the 2021-2022 Vermont Legislative Biennium, we had high hopes for progress toward achieving Vermont’s carbon reduction requirements while simultaneously helping Vermonters recover from the pandemic-related
New Jersey Chapter
Cutting-edge technology could enable electric school buses to store energy and return it to the grid, creating flexibility and stability for a renewable-powered future; S759/A1282 will provide more than $45 million over 3 years to jumpstart state…
Lone Star Chapter
A month ago, Austin Energy, dropped a rate proposal that will raise rates for most customers, and certainly almost all residential ratepayers. What are we all worked up about?
District of Columbia Chapter
At the confirmation hearing for DC Public Service Commission chairman nominee Emile Thompson, the Sierra Club called on the DC Council to determine whether the nominee has provided proactive leadership required to ensure that DC meets it climate…
Range of Light Group / Toiyabe Chapter / Nevada
Event Roundup, Order 1330, Grazing Allotments, LADWP Pumping Plans and Mitigation Projects, Drilling, and more!