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Defending Ohio's Air Nuisance Rule against HB 96

Sierra Club, the Ohio Environmental Council, SOBE Concerned Citizens, Donna Ballinger, and the Freshwater Accountability Project have filed a lawsuit against the State of Ohio and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for violations of the One-Subject Rule of the Ohio Constitution. Specifically, the Ohio General Assembly snuck anti-environment provisions into HB 96 at the last minute that removed important protections for Ohioans who want to file complaints against polluters, and that took away Ohioans’ ability to protect themselves using community air monitoring data.
 

Sustainable Christmas: 5 Ways to Be Sustainable During the Winter Holidays

Your individual choices can make a big impact during the holidays. With a little bit of intentional action, you can enjoy all the warmth and celebration of the season while being mindful of the planet. Try these five simple, sustainable tips:

1. Reuse Gift Bags
Gift bags, tissue paper, and even ribbons often survive the unwrapping process in great shape. Collect them, fold them neatly, and save them for next year. Not only does this reduce waste, but it also saves money and cuts down on last-minute wrapping stress.

2. Choose Energy-Efficient Lights
Switching to LED holiday lights can significantly reduce energy usage compared to traditional bulbs. They’re brighter, safer, and last longer. This means fewer replacements and even less of an environmental impact. Put them on a timer to save even more energy (without compromising festive cheer).

3. Shop Local
Supporting local businesses helps reduce shipping emissions and keeps money circulating within your very own community. Whether it’s handcrafted goods, freshly made treats, or unique artisan pieces, local gifts often come with a personal touch that mass-produced items can’t match.

4. Reduce Food Waste
Holiday meals are a large source of seasonal waste. Plan your menu thoughtfully, buy only what you need, and get creative with leftovers—soups, sandwiches, and freezer-friendly dishes help stretch food further. Sharing extra portions with neighbors or donating unopened items can also make a meaningful difference.

5. Give Experience-Based Gifts
Instead of more “stuff,” offer gifts that create memories: concert tickets, a cooking class, a spa day, or a weekend getaway. Experiences reduce clutter, minimize waste, and often hold more sentimental value than physical items.

A sustainable Christmas doesn’t require sacrifice. With a few small mindful choices, you can protect the planet while keeping the season joyful, heartfelt, and full of meaning!

When the Battery Dies: Ohio’s Lack of Fast-Charging Stations Creates Uncertainty for EV Drivers

Ohio’s limited network of public fast-charging stations continues to make EV ownership difficult — especially for drivers who travel long distances or lack home charging. This gap slows clean-transportation adoption and deepens inequities in who can reliably drive electric.

But there are clear, achievable solutions.

Three Key Actions Ohio Can Take Right Now

1. Expand Public–Private Partnerships
Work with utilities, local governments, and private companies to install chargers in high-traffic corridors, workplaces, and community hubs.

2. Prioritize Underserved Neighborhoods

Ensure low-income, rural, and historically excluded communities get charging stations first — so clean transportation access is equitable, not selective.

3. Adopt Statewide Incentives for Businesses

Grants, tax credits, and rebates can encourage businesses and institutions to host fast chargers, dramatically expanding the statewide network.

A Cleaner Transportation Future Is Within Reach

With smart planning and strong policy support, Ohio can build a reliable, affordable, and equitable EV charging network — empowering more drivers to choose clean transportation and helping cut climate pollution statewide.

Quick Take: What Another Four Years of Mayor Bibb Means for Cleveland’s Environment

Mayor Bibb’s second term brings a powerful opportunity for Cleveland to lead with courage and commitment on climate, clean air, clean water, and environmental justice. With strong community partnership and bold policy choices, this administration can help build the healthy, resilient city Clevelanders deserve.

• Clean Energy: Cleveland can expand solar access, strengthen energy-efficiency programs, and accelerate the transition to 100% clean, renewable energy—lowering bills, cutting pollution, and ensuring every neighborhood benefits from the clean-energy economy.
• Clean Air: By improving community air monitoring and prioritizing historically burdened neighborhoods, the city can take real steps toward cleaner air and healthier families.
• Clean Water: Strategic investments in green stormwater infrastructure and shoreline resilience can protect Lake Erie, reduce urban flooding, and ensure safe, reliable water for all Clevelanders.
• Sustainable Transit: With thoughtful investment in public transit, biking, and walkable streets, Cleveland can create a more connected, low-emission city where people—not cars—shape the future of mobility.

These next four years are a chance for Cleveland to embrace solutions rooted in equity, community voices, and climate-ready planning. Sierra Club Ohio is hopeful—and energized—as we work alongside residents, partners, and advocates to ensure this moment becomes a turning point toward a cleaner, more just, and sustainable future for all.

January 1, 2026:
How Will You Show Up as a Member of the Sierra Club Ohio Chapter?

A new year brings new possibilities—and a renewed call to action. As we step into 2026, we recognize that the strength of the Sierra Club Ohio Chapter comes from the people who power our work: our Members, Supporters, and Coalition Partners. Together, you form a dynamic, people-powered movement committed to clean air, safe water, climate justice, and the protection of Ohio’s natural places.

This year, we invite you to show up in ways both big and small:

• Attend Chapter or Group meetings to stay informed and connected.
• Support local campaigns advancing clean energy, environmental justice, and conservation.
• Volunteer your time, skills, and leadership—in the outdoors, in advocacy, or behind the scenes.
• Amplify our work by sharing actions, events, and priorities with your networks.
• Become a Sierra Club Member if you are not already—your membership strengthens our advocacy, expands our reach, and fuels grassroots action.
• Invite others to become Members, too. A growing membership base increases our collective power and deepens our impact across Ohio.

To make getting involved easier and more welcoming, the Ohio Chapter will be offering ongoing Volunteer Welcome and Onboarding Spaces throughout 2026. These monthly gatherings will help new and returning volunteers—and those coming to us through partner organizations—learn about our programs, meet fellow advocates, and find meaningful ways to plug into the work.

Every action you take strengthens our shared movement. When Members, Supporters, and Coalition Partners step forward—whether by joining a cleanup, testifying at a hearing, helping on a committee, or leading a new project—we expand our ability to create lasting, community-centered change.

This year, we’re building an even stronger, more connected, and more vibrant Sierra Club Ohio Chapter. And we need you.
Your voice, your passion, and your partnership are essential to protecting Ohio’s communities and natural places.

How will you show up in 2026?
Together, we can shape a cleaner, more just, and more sustainable future for all who call Ohio home.

JOIN the Sierra Club Ohio Chapter —
TAKE ACTION FOR OHIO TODAY!

If you’re not a Member yet, now is the moment.

Ohio’s air, water, climate, and communities need powerful advocates — and your membership helps fuel this work.

This is your chance to step in, stand up, and strengthen a people-powered movement for real environmental change.

Your Membership Directly Supports:
Clean energy campaigns
Water protection + Lake Erie resilience
Forest and habitat conservation
Sustainable transit + climate-ready cities
Environmental justice in frontline communities
Outdoors for All and local Outings programs

Already a Member? Multiply Your Impact.

Invite one person — a friend, coworker, neighbor — to join us.
Just one new member can amplify our voice in policy fights that shape Ohio’s future.

Why It’s Urgent

Polluters and bad actors are more organized — and better funded — than ever.
To win clean energy, clean air, and climate justice in Ohio, we need a bigger, stronger movement.

Membership = Power.
Membership = Protection.
Membership = Action.

Make the Move. Make it Today.

Become a Member — or invite someone to join.

Your action fuels the campaigns, the organizing, and the victories Ohio needs right now.

JOIN NOW!
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The Sierra Club Ohio Chapter has a
New Address!

Please direct all correspondence, donations, and other mail to:

PO Box 37269
Cincinnati, OH 45222-0269

Please take a moment to update your address book to ensure that we stay connected and that your donations and messages reach us without delay. We’re grateful for your continued support as we join forces to safeguard Ohio’s environment!

Thank you for helping us keep our records up to date. We look forward to hearing from you soon!