Save the Planet, Put Down that Hamburger, by Cara Buckley (from the NY Times)
July 24, 2023
Researchers from Oxford examined the diets of 55,500 people and found that vegans are responsible for 75 percent less in greenhouse gases than meat-eaters.
Wetlands Restoration in Napa County, by Chris Benz
July 24, 2023
One hundred and fifty years ago the Bay was surrounded by tidal marshes, but today only about 10% of those remain. Marshes were diked and drained for use for agriculture, salt production, and landfills. Fortunately, the North Bay has had many of its...
Whetting Interest in Wetlands Restoration, Part 1, by Chris Benz
July 24, 2023
This article describes what the Napa Group learned about the importance of local efforts to restore tidal wetlands in Napa County. The first opportunity to share these stories with our community took place at a trailside “pop-up” event on July 25 at...
Ride Like the Wind: Is It Time to Get an Electric Bike? by Nick Cheranich
May 6, 2023
I wanted to explain the benefits and drawbacks to these bikes so that if you are on the fence about buying one, this might help you with your decision.
The Wealth Gap and Climate Change, by Somini Sengupta
March 28, 2023
The wealthier we are, the more climate pollution we produce, because of how much electricity we consume, what we eat, and how much we drive. But it’s not just wealth. It matters a lot in which country we are wealthy. Read on.
An Open Letter to the Members of the Napa County Climate Action Committee Regarding the Continued Funding for an Important Website, by Nick Cheranich
March 22, 2023
This is our Open Letter to the Members of the Napa County Climate Action Committee regarding the continued funding and support for the NapaCountyClimateChallenge.org website.
Meet Our New Student Interns, by Liliana Karesh, Katherine Bit, and Paulina Zambrano
February 16, 2023
Hello everyone! My name is Liliana Karesh, and I am a sophomore at Napa High School (Class of 2025!). I am one of the three student interns at Napa Sierra Club for 2023. Knowing the significant impacts that global warming is causing on our...
Win, Win, Win! The Battle for Walt Ranch Seems to Be Over, by Nancy Tamarisk
February 16, 2023
Napa’s lovers of wildlands were ecstatic this January to learn that the 2300-acre Walt Ranch on Atlas Peak is on track to be purchased by Land Trust of Napa County. The deal is not quite sealed, a lot more money needs to be raised (Napa Sierra Club...