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Kelp forests, underwater coastal areas that contain “canopies” of the algae kelp, sustain a large number of species, which make them typically very resilient ecosystems. However, Northern California’s kelp forests have decreased in size by 95% from...

Tracy Daniels is one of those special volunteers who suggests a new idea and then is willing to take the lead in making it happen. One such idea is the position of Group Advocate. The Pennsylvania Chapter Executive Committee (ExCom) recently...

Our faith group, the Unitarian Environmental Justice Committee, on this momentous 50th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment (ERA), will recognize Senator Franklin Kury for his tireless work in protecting Pennsylvania’s...

Stories of sweeping landscapes, tragic hardships, and epic treks to the most remote regions of the world--these are the tales that define the genre of mountaineering and adventure literature. These are the tales that always interest me as an avid...

By Deborah Emin, Author, Member, Lehigh Valley Group Implicit in all the current discussions of how to save the planet is the belief that there are solutions. It is well worth reading Vandana Shiva’s book, Oneness vs. the 1%: Shattering...

By Holly Taylor, Southeastern PA Group Member, Sylvanian Staff At the heart of Gail Kotel’s work is a multi-faceted cornerstone: sustainability. On the surface, Kotel repurposes discarded takeout containers from Philadelphia restaurants, which...

PITTSBURGH, PA – For 51 years, the coal-fired Cheswick Generating Station has polluted the air and water northeast of Pittsburgh. Last night GenOn Holdings, Inc. announced that the plant will retire in September of this year. The Sierra Club...

Each of the 8 conservation teams are hosting a 1-hour webinar this summer that we feel will be of interest to all Sierra Club members and supporters in Pennsylvania. No prior involvement in these topics is needed.

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Today, Democrats in the Pennsylvania State Senate introduced a package of bills designed to address the harms of the fracking industry. The legislation is a response to the findings and recommendations of Attorney General Josh...

Say 'hello' to Caroline Weiss, our new Environmental Policy Advocate Intern!