Hundreds come out to Sun Day
October 8, 2025
Hundreds of residents, activists, and leaders came together to celebrate the potential of renewable energy to power the 21st century.
Santa Barbara County passes historic vote to phase out oil
August 12, 2025
The process of phasing out oil production in Santa Barbara County started May 13 when County Supervisors voted 3:1 to begin a move that, when implemented, will save lives, reduce air- pollution and help meet our climate goals.
California Coastal Cleanup Day is September 20
August 8, 2025
Become part of the solution to ocean pollution on Coastal Cleanup Day, Saturday, Sept. 20 in both Santa Barbara and Ventura counties (and statewide) 9am to noon, thanks to the CA California Coastal Commission.
Sierra Club, others join Santa Barbara County in oil lawsuit
August 8, 2025
A federal court on July 25 allowed the Environmental Defense Center (EDC) and its clients to intervene in a lawsuit against Santa Barbara County filed by fossil fuel companies trying to restart a huge oil and gas operation on the Gaviota Coast.
Ventura Wild and Scenic Film Festival coming Saturday, Aug. 23
August 8, 2025
The 16th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival Ventura Land Trust's largest fundraiser
Climate Watch: who is fighting for us locally
August 8, 2025
Here’s a list of who's doing what about climate change in our Santa Barbara-Ventura Sierra Club Chapter area.
No offshore wind?
August 8, 2025
Trump Administration axes ocean wind power areas the size of Connecticut
Finding Hope and Energy in the Next Generation of Earth Defenders
August 6, 2025
What started as an early pickup at student housing turned into an adventure that reminded me why our movement's future burns so brightly.
Everglades Alcatraz to Manzanar: when the environment is used for hate
August 6, 2025
While these two places have different climates, they now share the same distinction as concentration camps.
Santa Barbara County Takes Historic Vote to Phase Out Oil
June 17, 2025
On Tuesday, May 13 Santa Barbara County Supervisors voted 3:1 to begin the process of phasing out oil production in the County, a move that when implemented will save lives, reduce air and water pollution and help meet our climate goals.