Blog posts from around the country

Say 'hello' to Caroline Weiss, our new Environmental Policy Advocate Intern!

Through 2019, North Carolina ranked second in the United States in installed solar capacity (meaning, not including rooftop solar), trailing only California. Last year, however, we dropped to third overall - and fifth based on solar added that year…

This takes away one of the main talking points of wind energy foes...

by Linda Ledger

The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter nominating committee is looking for members from sections and groups across the Chapter to run for the chapter Executive Committee (ExCom).  We are striving for the Angeles Chapter leadership to reflect the d

A new report published in Science Advances has found that the Delaware River is one of the rivers dumping the most plastic pollution into the ocean. According to the study, over 283,000 pounds of plastic waste are carried by the Delaware River and…

By Cheryl Conley If you’re like me, you’re making regular trips to the nursery to replace plants lost during the big freeze in February. I’ve decided to plant more native plants and those specifically recommended for Texas landscapes because of the…

Why does the archaic practice of vineyard burns persist, exacerbating our community's ill health and contributing greatly to climate change? Read on.

Testimony in Support of LD 1545 - An Act Regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reductions Associated with Significant Development Projects

Testimony neither for nor against LD 1556: Resolve, To Create the Commission To Study and Recommend a Financing Model To Increase Capital Investment in Renewable Energy, Clean Energy Technology, Energy E�ciency Projects and Jobs in Maine