At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of togetherness. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel inequity, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our democracy. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective humanity or to oppress it. Sierra Club is comprised of staff across the country and a network of local chapters that support our grassroots engagement. We are also proud to be a unionized employer, with two labor unions representing more than half of our employees. Please view www.sierraclub.org/careers/ for more information.
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Jessye Waxman, Senior Campaign Strategist at Sierra Club, highlights the risks of dual-track approaches to #climate-related #stewardship. The Friday newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e7dYh3ae Read more of her article via ESG Investor here: https://lnkd.in/eETgKwwd
Join the Sierra Club community to learn more about the growing fight to shut down Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline. This tar sands pipeline traverses the Great Lakes and poses a threat to climate, water, treaty rights and tribal sovereignty.
🌲 Ready for an unforgettable adventure? Join us for a 5-day Great Smoky Mountains Backpacking Trip from October 1-5, 2024! 🏕️ Hike through stunning autumn landscapes, explore lush forests, and experience the magic of the Smokies firsthand. Perfect for intermediate backpackers looking to immerse themselves in nature and connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts! Secure your spot today at the 🔗 and let’s hit the trail together! 🌄 https://bit.ly/4emZplu
Last month, activists protested outside Citigroup's NYC headquarters, calling out the bank for being a main funder of new fossil fuel projects worldwide despite its stated sustainability goals of decarbonizing. Throughout the summer, similar rallies have also addressed weapons manufacturing, oil and gas projects in the Gulf South, and operations in Israel. Learn more in the 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Z07RTd ✍️ and 📸 Sara Hashemi
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Advocating for Net Metering and Community Resilience On September 4th, Sierra Club Puerto Rico, alongside Solar United Neighbors, held a pivotal press conference defending Law 10-2024, which protects current net metering credits through 2030. Why Law 10-2024 Matters: Net Metering Program: Established by Law 114 in 2007, it ensures fair compensation for solar energy, with PREPA buying 75% of surplus credits at 10 cents/kWh and the rest benefiting public schools. Impact: Solar capacity in Puerto Rico grew from 88 MW in 2017 to over 400 MW in 2023. Solar systems with batteries cut power outage times by 60%. The solar sector created over 5,000 jobs and could save $20 million annually in fuel costs. 72% of residents support maintaining or expanding net metering policies. Our Advocacy: We mobilized key organizations and received broad media coverage, amplifying our message. This success reflects our strategic approach and commitment to elevating our advocacy efforts. We’re dedicated to reaching new heights in impactful advocacy.
🌲🌳 Our Forests, Our Future: Countdown to Action! 🌳🌲 Did you know that our mature and old-growth forests are vital to our health and our planet? 🌎 These forests: ✔️ Provide clean drinking water to over 150 million Americans ✔️ Remove 25% of the carbon dioxide from our atmosphere ✔️ Offer critical habitats for endangered species ✔️ Reduce the risk of climate-driven wildfires ✔️ Protect communities from erosion and flooding ✔️ Boost human health by lowering stress and improving immune function We have less than 10 days to tell the U.S. Forest Service to protect these invaluable ecosystems from logging and other threats! Join us, spread the word, and take action today at the 🔗 https://bit.ly/3XAyVHM Together, we can #ProtectOurForests! 🌲🌿
From the Chicago Freedom Movement to today, Illinois has always been at the forefront of the fight for civil rights. 🏛️ Vice President Kamala Harris's recent visit highlights the continued push for justice and equality. Dive into the rich history of activism in the Windy City and beyond. Read more from Ben Jealous at the 🔗 https://bit.ly/4d0DtLO "The modern civil rights movement hit a new peak last week in Illinois. It marked the movement coming full circle, in a way, back to the state of its birth more than a century ago," Ben Jealous, the Sierra Club's executive director, writes in his latest column. "Illinois is the unsung “alpha and omega” of the movement." ✍️ Ben Jealous 📸 John O'Connor
Join us for a virtual celebration honoring today’s changemakers! We will be recognizing inspiring individuals from across the country who have made outstanding contributions to the environmental movement. These dedicated leaders are empowering an engaged and inclusive movement, developing creative solutions to advance our climate justice goals and connect everyone with the outdoors. We look forward to celebrating the incredible work of these environmental champions with you.
This summer, Outdoors Detroit took a group of Detroit high school students to Yosemite National Park in honor of Buffalo Soldiers Day. There they met with Ranger Shelton Johnson, also from Detroit and an expert in Buffalo Soldiers history, to explore the parks and learn about the legacy of these soldiers. The Buffalo Soldiers, who were Black soldiers who fought in the Civil War, were also some of the first park rangers. WDET Detroit reporter Sascha Raiyn accompanied them. Follow along with their adventure camping, hiking, climbing, and learning in her reporting at the 🔗 https://bit.ly/4cYra2D ✍️ Sascha Raiyn 📸 Eliza Earle
The current forestry workforce is overwhelmingly white. To employ a staff that’s representative of the country, the Forest Service is leaning into partnerships. Among them is the FireDawgs program, which prepares students at historically Black colleges and universities for careers in firefighting. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4cTO5w7 ✍️ Ashira Morris 📷 Jeremy Whigham