Jersey Sierran Index

In the October-December issue of The Jersey Sierran newsletter, we will include a ballot for our annual election for the Chapter Executive Committee. This year, the Nominating Committee has nominated three candidates for the ballot:...

As bird flu cases widen across the United States, authorities in New Jersey are on alert.

A future that integrates nature into urban designs will create significant mental health benefits and potentially more resilient and peaceful societies. Additionally, such biophilic design may lead to a decline in mental health inequalities through...

After 242 years of being part of the Great Seal of the United States, the bald eagle became our official national bird on December 24, 2024, when a bill that Congress had passed with unanimous support was signed into law by former President Joe...

Important Environmental Issues that need addressing Now!

Amid the new administration’s assault on millions of federal workers and vital federal institutions, its attack on the environment, although major, could easily become lost to view. Below is a short overview of the Trump administration’s executive...

Early this year, devastating fires ravaged Los Angeles, leaving behind scorched landscapes, displaced communities, and shattered ecosystems. While the exact causes of these fires were many, their impacts are undeniable and serve as a sobering...

Very important activities supporting Wildlife in New Jersey when you join the Sierra Club "Wildlife and Endangered Species Committee"

Energy-hungry data centers, which house the equipment used for large-scale computing, storing, and networking, are supported by power subsystems (e.g., uninterruptible power supplies and backup generators), ventilation and cooling equipment, fire...

Qualified Charitable Distributions—Save the Planet, Save on Taxes