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Take Action! Don’t Let Hayward Power Plant Operate Until Explosion Damage Is Fixed
August 23, 2021
On May 27, 2021, a steam turbine generator exploded at the Russell City Energy Center gas-fired power plant in Hayward. This explosion caused shrapnel and metal debris to launch into the surrounding area, heavily damaging nearby buildings. Despite...
Urge State Leaders to Invest in SF Bay Protection and Restoration in State Budget
August 18, 2021
With a record $75 billion state budget surplus, California’s elected officials have a critical opportunity to support the preparation for sea level rise, and invest in the protection, restoration, and resilience of the San Francisco Bay ecosystem....
New Multigenerational Speaker Series: Environmental Activism and Self Care
August 18, 2021
Now more than ever, we have become increasingly aware of the threat posed to the future of our planet and all life on Earth. In order to create lasting and sustainable change as environmental activists, it is essential to find tools that can support...
The Northern Alameda County Group Is Looking for a Treasurer!
August 6, 2021
After devoting many years of service to the Northern Alameda County (NAC) Group as our Treasurer, Anna Robinson is retiring from the position. We thank her for all her hard work over the past eleven years! The non-voting position on our Executive...
Want to Learn How to Stand Up for the Bay? Register for the Bay Advocacy Program!
August 4, 2021
San Francisco Bay is a vital buffer against climate change impacts and was once a vibrant ecosystem teeming with wildlife. Now it is under siege as developers rush to fill our remaining bayshore with offices and housing that will be inundated by...
The View From Here: Introducing Our New Chapter Director
August 3, 2021
I have worked at a number of non-profit organizations over the years, and I’ve come to learn that there’s no organization quite like the Sierra Club. We have both an enduring national presence and a locally focused, volunteer-driven Chapter...
Remaking the Fast Fashion Industry
August 2, 2021
Along with the oil and agriculture industries, the fashion industry is one of the world's biggest polluters. Polyester, acrylic, and nylon are cheap fossil fuel-based fibers that contribute to 35% of the oceans' microplastics and make up most of the...
Help Increase SF Water Resources With New Re-Use Legislation
July 30, 2021
Amid worsening drought conditions, San Francisco’s Supervisor Rafael Mandelman introduced an ordinance that would double the amount of water that new large buildings are required to collect and re-use, and direct the City’s Public Utilities...
Victory for Public Health! Refinery Emissions Rule Passes in 19-3 Vote
July 21, 2021
After a second meeting that went over six hours long, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District passed the strongest version of Rule 6-5 that will regulate emissions from local refineries. The Board of Directors voted 19-3 (with two absent) after...
Now’s Your Chance to Run for Chapter Leadership!
July 16, 2021
The Sierra Club needs you! Sort of like Uncle Sam and the Second World War. The Club tries to be as “grass roots” as possible mostly by successfully inviting dues-paying members to take part in and often responsibility for major and local...