Blog posts from around the country

Washington State Chapter
Up and down the ballot, the 2026 midterms are critical. Here in Washington, we have a chance to elect the most pro-environment slate of legislators in the state’s history, with more than 10 seats available to flip. We also have the chance to elect…
Georgia Chapter
The Sierra Club Georgia Chapter is calling for a statewide moratorium on new data center construction in Georgia until certain guardrails are established
Wisconsin Chapter
A legal settlement secured by Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) on behalf of Sierra Club requires the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to conduct a comprehensive statewide review of the environmental impacts of data center…
Lone Star Chapter
Produced water is wastewater generated during oil and gas operations. Texas leads the nation in oil and gas production, with an estimated 20-25 million barrels (up to 1 billion gallons) of produced water generated daily in the Permian Basin.
Lone Star Chapter
While solar and battery storage are growing fast, and helping reduce those already-high electric costs, we are seeing a steep increase in the number of proposed gas-burning power plants, especially plants linked to data centers and facilities using…
Four Lakes Group / Wisconsin Chapter / Wisconsin
Looking for a fun way to get involved in the Madison area? – join us for volunteer night!
North Carolina Chapter
At the N.C. Chapter, there are plenty of folks working outside the spotlight, solidifying the foundation on which all our accomplishments rest. Dave Keesee is one of them - and the national Sierra Club agrees, honoring him this fall with the Atlas…
Four Lakes Group / Wisconsin Chapter / Wisconsin
Help gather native wildflower seed for Arboretum prairie and savanna restorations. Tools and training provided!
Four Lakes Group / Wisconsin Chapter / Wisconsin
Join us for a Lunch and Learn to get the most recent updates on Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline, which threatens the Great Lakes and all the waters it runs through
Finger Lakes Group / Atlantic Chapter / New York
A public meeting was held on October 8 at the Seneca Falls Community Building concerning the controversial Seneca Meadows Landfill (SMI). This landfill, the largest in New York State, was slated to close at the end of 2025.