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Chapter Election Results
February 2, 2021
Thank you to all the members who took part in Executive Committee elections for the Sierra Club’s San Francisco Bay Chapter and its eight local groups. Whether by stepping up to run for a leadership position or by voting in the election, your active...
Learn the Basics of Backcountry Travel: Virtual Beginners Backpack Course This Spring
February 1, 2021
Learn how to travel safely and comfortably with only a pack on your back through the annual Beginner’s Backpack course run by the Backpack Section. As the Sierra Club's in-person outings are suspended, we are holding this year’s class virtually via...
Why New Leadership at SF's Water Agency Can Help Heal Our Bay
January 28, 2021
Mayor London Breed and the SFPUC will now appoint a new General Manager, and it’s crucial that they bring in a highly qualified, environmentally responsible outsider. The SFPUC is woefully behind other major California communities in using water...
Key Chapter Volunteer Leadership Positions Now Open
January 15, 2021
As we look forward to a new year and make plans for what we want to achieve together, the SF Bay Chapter needs to fill a few key volunteer positions: Treasurer, Political Compliance Officer, and Finance Committee.
It's Time for SF Bay Regulators to Step In to Save Newark Wetlands from Luxury Housing Development
January 12, 2021
One of the single largest opportunities to protect and restore San Francisco Bay wetlands and wildlife in the South San Francisco Bay is at risk of being lost forever — if we don’t take action immediately.
State Court Knocks Down Lawsuits Challenging Richmond Coal Ordinance
January 4, 2021
On Christmas Eve 2020, the state court dismissed challenges to the City of Richmond's ordinance phasing out coal and petcoke storage and handling. The court ruled that “[t]here is substantial evidence that coal and petcoke dust are harmful to human...
Nuclear is Back on East Bay Community Energy Board's Agenda on Dec. 16
December 15, 2020
On December 16th, at 5:00 PM, the East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) board will vote on whether or not to accept nuclear energy from PG&E, with the aim of re-selling it to a third party. We urge you to join us in asking the Board to reject this...
Video: Grandmothers Break Down What's Actually in the Green New Deal
December 11, 2020
Many people have heard of the Green New Deal, but few actually know what’s in the resolution. In this video, Grandmothers 4 a Green New Deal break it down.
Free, Virtual Snow Camping Clinics Will Help You Get Outdoors This Winter
December 9, 2020
If you have never camped in the snow — but plan to backcountry ski because the resorts will have limited access — this opportunity is for you. While the Snowcamping Section of the Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter will not be offering the regular field...
Does "renewable diesel" present a transitional path forward?
December 9, 2020
The Marathon Refinery in Martinez and the Phillips 66 Refinery in Rodeo each recently announced plans to switch from fossil fuel based production to “renewable diesel,” made from feedstocks like cooking oil and vegetable oils. While the switch is...