Blog posts from around the country

New Jersey Chapter
Today the state legislature passed bill S1016(Smith)/ A2070(Calabrese): Restricts use of neonicotinoid pesticides. The bill passed with a vote of 30-6 in the Senate and 54-22-2 in the Assembly. It will now go to the Governor’s desk to sign.
New Jersey Chapter
In a letter to the editor of the Jersey Journal, the Hudson County Group's David "Ace" Case speaks out regarding the proposed construction of an apartment building on land that had been designated as parkland in Jersey City.
Great Waters Group / Wisconsin Chapter / Wisconsin
The Sierra Club Great Waters Group has named journalist Isiah Holmes as the Environmental Hero of the Year for his outstanding reporting. The award will be presented online on Jan. 17 during the program featuring Professor Al Gedicks on “…
Sierra Sage of South Orange County / Angeles Chapter / California
This is written for hikers, bikers and equestrians.  We all like to get out there to enjoy doing our thing on the beautiful trails in Orange County.  We are privileged to have the kinds of trails that we do, and with privilege
Central Piedmont Group / North Carolina Chapter / North Carolina
The 2021 Session was one of the longest in the state's history. The report covers legislative action on Energy, Agriculture, Water, Democracy and the Budget.
Loma Prieta Chapter
Code Red for Humanity: What Municipalites Can Do, call for progressive climate action in Milpitas, and much more!
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
“The use of firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals at Sugar Camp mine is the latest reminder that Illinois must move beyond coal and transition to a safer, renewable energy future,” said Jack Darin, director of the Illinois Sierra Club.
Sierra Club Illinois Chapter
Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s Office filed a complaint on behalf of the State of Illinois against Sugar Camp Energy, LLC for violations of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act.
North Carolina Chapter
Governor Cooper has issued an executive order that sets new statewide goals on environmental justice and climate, including transportation electrification.
Angeles Chapter
Sign the petition to stop new gas at Grayson here!   Recently, Glendale residents received a cheery message from Glendale Water and