Houston Sierra Club and COVID-19 Update
July 5, 2020
In early June the Sierra Club extended its current COVID-19 operational response through Monday, August 31st. This means that all Outings and in-person meetings will remain on hold until that date. An update on Outings, etc. beyond August 31 is...
Plastic’s Influence on Environmental Racism
July 4, 2020
Environmental racism particularly impacts Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color (BIPOC) communities in the form of plastic. Plastic conveniences our lives in many ways but carry hefty tolls on other communities. ...
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The COVID-19 Plastic Waste Pandemic
June 30, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, we may find ourselves prioritizing precautions and safety over the environment. Even with air and water pollution decreasing, we are experiencing a glut of plastic pollution. ...
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Oil and Gas Production Causes Subsidence, Wetlands Loss, and Flooding
June 30, 2020
In the Houston-Galveston Area, since 1975, there has been a successful effort to reduce our reliance on groundwater and increase our use of surface water due to the environmental impacts of groundwater over-pumping....
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Lake Charlotte: The Movie
June 30, 2020
By Tom Douglas
How a video of a Houston Sierra Club member’s favorite swamp found its way onto the 10 O’clock news....
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Even in Sad and Difficult Times We Can Help Heal Nature
June 30, 2020
By Brandt Mannchen
In this sad and difficult time of African-American murders by police, Covid-19 stealth attacks, and increased climate change intensity, it is hard to understand how we can make a difference.
On June 3, 2020, feeling...
Runoff Vote Reminder, July 14
June 26, 2020
At this difficult time, early voting in several critical runoff elections in Texas is underway. Voter turnout in runoff elections is typically low, and therefore VOTING is extremely important!
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Bayou Banner June 2020
June 17, 2020
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for June 2020. Click the title to see the news this month.
Online Monthly Program for June: World Oceans Day and Our National Marine Sanctuaries
May 29, 2020
The Houston Sierra Club has suspended in-person monthly General Meetings due to the COVID-19 emergency. As a substitute this month we are offering an online program topic, which can be viewed at one's convenience. This month we feature World Oceans...
Virtual Environmental Candidate Forum: Harris County Commissioner Precinct #3
May 29, 2020
A virtual candidate forum for the Harris County Precinct #3 Commissioner race, focusing on environmental issues, is planned for Wednesday, June 24, at 7 p.m....
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