Houston's Health Museum, the John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science, and the Houston Public Library are currently hosting the exhibit Your Body, Your Air. This exhibit explains the connections between human health and the air quality...

By Cheryl ConleySometimes we hear things and we just assume they’re correct. Let’s dispel some of those old wives’ tales or myths that we’ve heard about animals.... (Read more)

In November 2021, the Houston Regional Group and Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club submitted scoping comments to the U.S. Forest Service, in Sam Houston National Forest, about the proposed Compartments 29, 36, and 37 Mulching Project.... (Read...

Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for November 2021. Click the title to see the news this month.

On November 17, Doug Peterson will discuss the new draft Harris County Precinct #2 Parks and Trails Plan.... (Read more)

On November 11, join Debbie Moran for a presentation about light pollution: what it is, how it affects our natural world, human health, and how we can minimize its negative effects.... (Read more)

In an action that will lead to a hotter and unhealthier climate, the U.S. Forest Service, National Forests and Grasslands, did nothing to reduce climate change air pollution when this issue was brought up by the Sierra Club about the Midcoast Energy...

The Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve currently encompasses a 690-acre conservation area on West Galveston Island. Artist Boat’s goal is to preserve and restore 1,400 contiguous acres from bay-to-beach.... (Read more)

Solar United Neighbors (SUN) recently released a new report and tool for Texas solar homeowners, and those considering going solar. As you may know, figuring out solar savings in the Texas deregulated market is a big challenge due to the absence of...

The City of Houston is offering a six-week composting pilot program, from October 20 - November 27. Residents may participate by collecting food scraps throughout the week in any container or bag of their choosing (tip: keeping a bag in your freezer...