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Times like these remind us of what’s most important. As we navigate an unprecedented period in modern history, we remain optimistic at the N.C. Sierra Club. Though we won't hold in-person meetings or outings until mid-June at the earliest, we're...

Ten years ago, we were aghast to witness one of the world's worst offshore drilling catastrophes - the deadly explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico. The danger of that kind of disaster is one reason why the Sierra...

We appreciate Governor Cooper’s recognition that leadership during this time of crisis requires not only meeting the challenges that we face from COVID-19, but also ensuring that North Carolina’s air, water, and environment continue to be protected.

This year, the North Carolina Sierra Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a separate chapter of the nation's oldest environmental advocacy organization. As the year progresses, we'll occasionally share a story of some of the issues close to...

Explore. Enjoy. Protect. These three words - the Sierra Club’s motto - are our guiding principles as we work together to safeguard our world’s environment. Now, as nations across that world reel from the coronavirus pandemic, they can still guide...

The final draft of a multi-year management plan for the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests, setting rules for timbering, wilderness management, species protection and outdoor recreation, was opened for public comment today by the U.S. Forest...

A team of Sierrans met recently with fellow North Carolinians to learn how best to draw on community strengths to fight environmental injustice. Members of the Chapter’s Equity, Inclusion and Justice Committee participated in “Reclaiming Our Power...

The legislature met this week and primarily focused on drawing a new map for North Carolina’s 13 U.S. congressional voting districts after a state court signaled that they are likely to rule the existing congressional districts to be...

Molly Diggins, who has led the N.C. Chapter of the Sierra Club as its original and only state director for 22 years, will retire from that position as of Nov. 8. Dustin Chicurel-Bayard will serve as the organization’s interim director during the...

Big news on the Duke Energy bill this week: The legislature unanimously passed S 559, “Storm Securitization,” after removing the multi-year ratemaking section that Sierra Club and other environmental, social justice and industry groups opposed....