Blog posts from around the country

Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
On August 12, join Mark Hoffman and Florence Tang for a discussion about the Houston Zoo's efforts to incorporate biodiversity and sustainability goals into planning and operations.... (Read more)
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
By Cheryl ConleyMany people have a fear of snakes. Is it the way they look, the way they move or the fear that the snake is venomous?... (Read more)
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
“Transportation is now the number one source of the emissions that are contributing to the climate crisis,” said Director Jack Darin.
Napa Sierra Club Group / Redwood Chapter / California
The Napa County is in the process of preparing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Napa Valley Subbasin, as required by the State for all high- and medium- priority groundwater basins. But because the GSP is focusing only on actions…
Napa Sierra Club Group / Redwood Chapter / California
The Biochar revolution is upon us. Everywhere we look it seems like it is being touted as the next great thing to improve our soil health and save our planet. But what is biochar and how is it created?
San Francisco Bay Chapter
The Sierra Club needs you! Sort of like Uncle Sam and the Second World War. The Club tries to be as “grass roots” as possible mostly by successfully inviting dues-paying members to take part in and often responsibility for major and local…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
By Brandt MannchenRecently, I visited Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to get away from the cares of everyday life, Covid, and my volunteer life as a Sierran. It makes a difference to see what you fight for and know that you have played a…
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
By Brandt MannchenFor those who don’t know about the Lone Star Hiking Trail, in 1966 Sierrans came up with the idea of a 100-mile hiking trail, back when hiking trails were as scarce as unicorns. ... (Read more)
Houston Group / Lone Star Chapter / Texas
Beaches are not just for people who swim, sunbathe, and walk, but they are also home for many plants and animals and particularly for some birds who nest there.... (Read more)
Lone Star Chapter
Rather than call a special session at the time to appropriately and immediately address grid issues the Governor then provided a “directive” - a two page letter focused on “reliability” asking the PUC and ERCOT to take certain actions designed to…