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Congratulations to newly elected local Club leaders
December 19, 2017
Thanks to everyone who voted in the 2017 chapter elections. The results of the elections for local chapter leaders are now available.
Rules to prevent dangerous coal dust pollution now under development
December 14, 2017
We have an opportunity to mediate the harm done by coal and petcoke dust from a terminal in Richmond. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is currently drafting new rules to stop dust and air pollution from sources like the huge...
The David Brower Dinner: a volunteer-driven success
December 13, 2017
Thanks to the many volunteers who helped make the David Brower Dinner an inspiring and successful event. This is the one large fundraiser that our chapter hosts each year to raise funds critical for political advocacy work. These funds are not tax...
Livermore Council ignores public calls for downtown open space — Speak out at Dec. 11 meeting!
December 6, 2017
In a shocking decision, the Livermore City Council embraced a brand-new plan for downtown redevelopment after months of public workshops and citizen input that pointed in a different direction. Picking two plans to examine carefully, the Council...
Island hopping in Channel Islands National Park
December 6, 2017
Join the Sierra Club for a three-day, three-island, live-aboard tour of the enchanting Channel Islands. This trip is a fundraiser to support the Sierra Club political program in California.
Stop permits to pollute Bay Area air — Turn out at Dec. 6 hearing
November 28, 2017
On December 6th, for the first time in many years, local air regulators will consider revisions to the permitting process. This is our chance to help shape permitting rules that will prevent the rise of toxic and climate-destabilizing emissions.
Divestment movement puts pressure on fossil fuel financers
November 28, 2017
As long as big banks like Wells Fargo continue to provide large-scale financing for fossil fuel extraction and pipelines, these communities and our climate will continue to suffer. On November 30th you have an opportunity to put pressure on Wells...
Marin becomes first California county with all municipal power from 100% renewable sources
November 28, 2017
After months of organization, collaboration, and persuasive comments at public meetings throughout Marin County, all cities, towns, and the County of Marin have opted to enroll their municipal accounts in MCE's Deep Green power program: 100%...
Marin’s birds need greater protections during peak nesting season
November 28, 2017
Environmental organizations including the Sierra Club have joined together to push Marin County to adopt an ordinance would prevent outdoor maintenance — tree and brush removal — during peak bird-nesting season.
Assembly Bill 617 seeks relief for communities impacted by industrial air pollution
November 28, 2017
Assembly Bill 617, a companion to the State's cap-and-trade bill, was written to address the pain of communities that are impacted by industrial air pollution.