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⚡️🚚 Diesel trucks are so loud they send drivers home with a headache, on top of the dangerous climate and air pollution they spew. Check out the new Sierra Magazine story about how Southern California is going electric thanks to years of advocacy at the 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Tf58Sd ✍️ Judith Lewis Mernit 📸 Alisha Jucevic

Labor Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of the U.S. worker. Environmentalists and working people can join together to build an economy that works for all of us—and our planet. In fact, doing so might be our best hope of overcoming the entrenched power of the megacorporations that suck workers and the planet dry.

Every summer we're seeing hotter temperatures -- in fact, last year was the hottest year on record! The effects of rising temperatures are felt in many different areas of our lives, including outdoor recreation. The latest edition of Sierra magazine explores how to protect yourself while hiking in the heat. Check out five tips in the slides or read more. https://bit.ly/4cKbwbk

"As we celebrate the 59th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act this month, it is important we remember a crucial fact," Ben Jealous, the Sierra Club's executive director, writes in his latest column. "The only way to tackle the complex challenges of our time is with a democracy that is responsive to the people it represents." Read this article at https://bit.ly/3WY976Z ✍️ @benjealous

🚴♀️🍂 Discover the autumn splendor of the Adirondacks! Join us for an unforgettable adventure filled with biking, hiking, and paddling through New York's breathtaking landscapes at the🔗 https://bit.ly/3XrgFkc #AdirondacksAdventure #FallEscape #BikeHikePaddle #SierraClubOutings #AutumnInNY #NatureJourney #OutdoorFun

Join us for an exclusive livestream event on September 5, where we’ll dive into how you can get involved in Sierra Club’s efforts to elect Kamala Harris as our next President! Have you been unsure how to volunteer or which tactics are the most effective? We’ll give you all the information you need to get plugged into our letter-writing campaign – one of the top strategies for reaching voters in swing states. Hear from Sierra Club about her impressive achievements as a climate champion and why her leadership is crucial for our planet’s future. This is our chance to join together to make a difference in the fight for a safe, sustainable future. Let’s harness our momentum and ensure Kamala Harris becomes the leader we need for a thriving, clean-energy future!

Conservation groups were initially thrilled when President Biden announced plans to protect mature and old-growth forests. But it looks like forest managers are trying to use this as an opportunity to give themselves carte blanche to log whenever and wherever they want, even in stands of old-growth. Now, the groups are urging their supporters to urge the @u.s.forestservice to create a rule that provides the strongest protections possible before the public comment period ends in September https://bit.ly/3AGdJa9 ✍️ Lindsey Botts 📸 Zack Porter

Capturing creativity by the river! 🎨 The @idahosierraclub brought the community together for an inspiring day of painting in nature. From taking in the beautiful Boise scenery to sharing art with new friends, this event was all about connecting with nature and each other. 🌿🖌️ Our local chapter outings build community around the enjoyment and protection of local nature and green spaces. sc.org/outings

🗣️ Join us on August 28th for an important virtual event as the Sierra Club Military Outdoors (SCMO) campaign unveils the findings of our latest report on increasing outdoor access for the military community. 🌲 This report, developed in partnership with the University of Kentucky, highlights key recommendations to make nature more accessible for veterans and military families across the country. Don't miss the chance to hear from experts, engage in discussions, and be part of the movement to connect our military community with the great outdoors. 🌍

"In the decades since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the shipping of US jobs overseas has helped destroy towns and cities across America," Ben Jealous, the Sierra Club executive director, writes in his latest column. "Now, the IRA is fueling a manufacturing rebirth that is creating good-paying jobs while bringing our energy economy into the 21st century." Read more at in @SierraClub https://bit.ly/4cIXB5l ✍️ @BenJealous 📸 Michael Conroy