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Illegal development at Point Molate would put Richmond in the red
September 4, 2019
The luxury development proposed for Point Molate is economically a disaster for the City of Richmond and environmentally a disaster for the Bay Area.
Why she gives? "For generations to come," says Laura Einowski
September 4, 2019
Laura Einowski is relatively new to the Sierra Club, but in just three years she has made herself an invaluable member of our volunteer leadership team and our outings program, as well as through her financial contributions to the chapter.
John Sutter, environmental champion for Bay Area, to be recognized with Club award
September 4, 2019
In recognition of his consistent dedication to environmental protection, park creation, and public service, John Sutter is receiving the Sierra Club’s prestigious Trailblazer Award on September 21st at the 9th annual David Brower Dinner gala.
Building an intergenerational movement to grow the Green New Deal
August 9, 2019
Much of the momentum building behind the Green New Deal has been led by youth activists. That being said, this movement needs the support of everyone, regardless of age. It is going to take ALL of us to transform our society and economy to win the...
Are we in over our heads? How to plan for and adapt to sea level rise
August 9, 2019
Sea level rise will cause unavoidable inundation all over the world. The question is: How we can best plan for it and adapt to it? Canoeing to Trader Joe’s may feel authentic, but it will lose its appeal after a while.
Plan for Marin's largest public housing complex could make the County's racial disparity even worse
August 9, 2019
Marin County has the highest level of racial disparity in all of California across the issues of economic opportunity, health access, and housing. An ongoing conflict over Marin's largest public housing complex, Golden Gate Village, threatens to...
Remembering Adam Duhan
August 8, 2019
Adam Duhan, the longtime chair of our Healthy People, Healthy Planet Committee, died unexpectedly this summer. We will remember his energy, sense of humor, and work to connect family planning, human rights and development with environmental...
The fight continues to end Richmond coal pollution
August 1, 2019
The Richmond Planning Commission hearing on July 18 lasted past 11 PM, with dozens of speakers testifying to the health and environmental impacts of coal and petcoke handling and storage. The ordinance would phase out current coal and petroleum coke...
Support the homeless navigation center in Fremont
July 30, 2019
Fremont has proposed building a housing navigation center to help address the city’s homeless crisis. The Sierra Club supports the proposal and encourages members and supporters in Fremont to vocalize their support at three upcoming community...
Bay Area air regulators drag feet on refinery pollution protections
July 29, 2019
The Sierra Club and 15 other environmental, environmental justice, and social justice groups have sent a letter to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District urging immediate action on long-promised regulations to protect local communities from...