Tag: sierra_club
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Warns Roadless Rule Comment Deadline Nears as It Seeks Funds to Fight Repeal
The Sierra Club is telling supporters the public comment window on the Roadless Rule closes October 6, and it is seeking emergency donations to fight a repeal it says would open 45 million acres.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeFederal GovernmentCongressSocial IssuesEnergy Sierra ClubRoadless RuleDepartment of Agriculturepublic comment deadlinenational forestswildfiresold-growth forests
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Warns Roadless Rule Repeal Would Open 45 Million Acres of National Forest
The Sierra Club is urging supporters to comment before an Oct. 6 deadline, saying the Trump administration's proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule would expose 45 million acres of national forests to development.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEnergy Sierra ClubRoadless Rulepublic landsnational forestsUS Forest ServiceTrump administrationwildfire
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Promotes Rooftop Solar Through EnergySage Partnership
Sierra Club is telling supporters that its partnership with solar marketplace EnergySage offers free personalized estimates, installer quotes and expert guidance for homeowners considering rooftop solar.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergyClimate ChangeSocial Issues Sierra ClubEnergySagerooftop solarrenewable energyclean energyhomeownerssolar marketplace
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Marks National Public Lands Day With Legal, Grassroots Push to Protect 640 Million Acres
The Sierra Club is marking National Public Lands Day by urging supporters to fund legal and organizing efforts to defend national monuments, Yosemite and roadless forests, the group said in a fundraising email.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentLaw EnforcementLegalClimate ChangeSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentCongress Sierra ClubNational Public Lands DayBears Ears National MonumentGrand Staircase-Escalante National MonumentYosemite National ParkRoadless Rulepublic lands
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Warns Trump Administration Rollback Could Strip Clean Water Act Protections From Most U.S. Wetlands and Streams
The Sierra Club is telling supporters that the Trump administration's push to narrow which waters fall under the Clean Water Act could leave most U.S. wetlands and streams unprotected.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Sierra ClubClean Water ActWaters of the United StatesEnvironmental Protection AgencywetlandsstreamsTrump administration
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Sierra Club: Memo Directs Fish and Wildlife Service to Weaken Endangered Species Act
Sierra Club says an internal memo uncovered by The New York Times directs the US Fish and Wildlife Service to implement the Endangered Species Act in a way that undermines its core purpose.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyMediaLaw EnforcementUSA Endangered Species ActSierra ClubUS Fish and Wildlife ServiceClean Water ActEnvironmental Protection AgencyJ.H. Campbell coal plantHawaiian green sea turtle
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Virginia Governor Spanberger Unveils Data Center Accountability Framework, Signs Executive Order 22
Governor Abigail Spanberger unveiled Virginia's Data Center Accountability Framework and signed Executive Order 22, drawing praise from environmental leaders as the strongest data center action in state history.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergyState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeComputers and Internet Abigail SpanbergerData Center Accountability FrameworkExecutive Order 22VirginiaData CentersSierra ClubJennifer GranholmReston
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Launches Photo Contest Marking 125 Years of Outings
The Sierra Club is inviting the public to submit nature photos for a contest celebrating the 125th anniversary of its Outings program, with prizes including a $500 gift card.
EnvironmentMediaSocial IssuesClimate ChangeGeneral Politics Sierra Clubphoto contestOutings program125th anniversarypublic landsnational parksconservation
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Alleges Trump Administration Directive Weakens Endangered Species Act Enforcement
The Sierra Club is telling supporters that an internal U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service memo uncovered by The New York Times shows the Trump administration easing enforcement of endangered wildlife protections.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalClimate ChangeSocial Issues Sierra ClubEndangered Species ActU.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceTrump administrationwildlife protectionsRoadless Rulepublic lands
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Says Trump Administration Proposal Would Legalize Accidental Killing of Endangered Species
Sierra Club is reporting that a leaked Interior Department memo proposes allowing the killing of endangered species if it is unintentional, prompting legislation from Senators Schiff and Whitehouse.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentLaw EnforcementUSAGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressClimate ChangeSocial Issues Sierra ClubEndangered Species ActDonald TrumpDepartment of Interiorwildlife conservationSchiffWhitehouse
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Warns EPA Rollback of Endangerment Finding, AI Data Center Power Demand Threaten Climate Progress
The Sierra Club says Trump's EPA plans to eliminate the Endangerment Finding, while surging AI data center electricity demand pushes utilities toward coal and gas.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyArtificial IntelligenceFederal Government Sierra ClubEndangerment FindingEnvironmental Protection AgencyAI data centersfossil fuelsclean energy
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Warns EPA Rollback Threatens Climate Rules, Launches Campaign
The Sierra Club is telling supporters the EPA is moving to repeal the Endangerment Finding and says it is mobilizing a nationwide campaign, congressional advocacy and grassroots pressure to stop the rollback.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Sierra ClubEnvironmental Protection AgencyEndangerment Findingcarbon pollutionpower plantsfossil fuel
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Sierra Club Fights Trump Administration on Public Lands and National Monuments
The Sierra Club is actively opposing the Trump administration's plans for private development in Yosemite and suing over national monument boundary reductions. They also celebrate a win against a Nevada data center and advocate for environmental protections.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeLegal Sierra ClubYosemite National ParkBears EarsGrand Staircase-EscalantePublic LandsEnvironmental PolicyNational Monuments
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports Record Calls to Protect Yosemite National Park
The Sierra Club is reporting a surge in calls to Congress opposing President Donald J Trump's alleged plans to allow private development in Yosemite National Park.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentEducation Yosemite National ParkPublic LandsDonald J TrumpSierra ClubEnvironmental ProtectionPrivate DevelopmentCongress
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club reports Trump administration threatening Yosemite National Park
The Sierra Club is reporting that President Donald Trump is attempting to allow private real estate development within Yosemite National Park, urging Congress to intervene and protect public lands.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentReal EstateSocial Issues Yosemite National ParkDonald TrumpSierra ClubPublic LandsConservationReal Estate DevelopmentCongress
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports Trump Administration Plan to Carve Up Yosemite
Sierra Club is reporting a secret Trump administration plan to transfer Yosemite National Park land to a private developer, despite recent presidential pledges to protect national parks.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentReal EstateSocial Issues Yosemite National ParkDonald TrumpPublic landsPrivate developmentNational Park ServiceSierra ClubConservation
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Seeks Vehicle Donations for Environmental Work
The Sierra Club Foundation is asking for vehicle donations to support its environmental protection efforts, offering free pickup through its partner CARS for a tax-deductible gift.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentSocial IssuesEconomyGeneral Politics Sierra Club FoundationVehicle DonationEnvironmental ProtectionPublic LandsClean AirClean WaterCARSSierra Club
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Highlights Record Heat, Drought and Concerns Over Federal Disaster Funding
Sierra Club reports on record heat and drought, while expressing concern over the Trump administration's proposed cuts to federal disaster response agencies like FEMA, NOAA, and NWS, citing other media outlets.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWeatherGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEconomyCongress Hottest MonthU.S. DroughtLake MeadFEMANOAADonald J TrumpExtreme WeatherSierra Club
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports on Record Heat, Drought and Proposed Cuts to Disaster Agencies
The Sierra Club is reporting on record U.S. heat and drought, alongside concerns about proposed cuts to federal disaster response agencies like FEMA, NOAA, and NWS, according to various media outlets.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeDisasters Extreme WeatherDroughtFEMANOAANWSTrump AdministrationSierra Club
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Offers Stickers to Dedicated Members
The Sierra Club is thanking its mobile action team members with a free surprise sticker, acknowledging their dedication to environmental protection and conservation efforts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducation Sierra Clubenvironmental protectionwildlifeclean airstickerconservationadvocacy
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National Park Service Turns 110 Amidst Staffing Cuts, Volunteers Step Up
As the National Park Service marks 110 years, federal staffing cuts and budget shortfalls increase reliance on volunteers. Conservation groups urge public action to protect national forests and public lands from industrial development and administrative policies.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEconomy National Park ServiceVolunteersPublic LandsConservationRoadless RuleSierra ClubEnvironmental Policy
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports Border Wall Construction Threatens Big Bend History
Sierra Club is reporting that border wall construction in West Texas is destroying archaeological sites and cultural heritage, with federal laws waived by the Trump administration.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalEnvironment Big Bend RegionBorder WallArchaeological SitesCultural HeritageTrump AdministrationMescalero Apache TribeFederal LawsSierra Club
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports Trump Administration Moves to Strip Roadless Rule Protections
The Sierra Club is reporting that the Trump administration has initiated steps to repeal the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, potentially opening 45 million acres of national forest land to development.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentLegalEconomy Roadless RuleNational ForestsTrump administrationSierra ClubConservationPublic LandsEnvironmental Policy
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Promotes Outdoor Adventure Sweepstakes
The Sierra Club is promoting a sweepstakes for a guided outdoor adventure for two, urging donations by August 14th to support its conservation efforts.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducationFederal Government Sierra ClubOutdoor AdventureSweepstakesConservationDonationPublic LandsEndangered Species
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Sierra Club Podcast Investigates Controversial California Forever City Project
The Sierra Club's Climate Dispatch podcast examines the controversial California Forever project, a proposed new city in Solano County, scrutinizing secretive land deals, public input concerns, and the potential impact on endangered species and rare ecosystems.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentReal EstateDigital and Print Publishing California ForeverSolano CountySierra ClubThe Climate DispatchEnvironmental ProtectionLand DevelopmentPodcastSierra Club Angeles Chapter
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Trump Administration Moves to Roll Back Environmental Protections Across Multiple Sectors
The Trump administration is reportedly rolling back environmental protections for data center air permits, grizzly bears, and public lands, while also weakening diesel truck pollution rules, prompting calls for public action.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentClimate ChangeEnergyTransportationSocial Issues Environmental ProtectionData CentersGrizzly BearsPublic LandsAir PollutionTrump AdministrationSierra Club
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Announces Final Week for Sweepstakes Entry
The Sierra Club announced the final week to enter its sweepstakes for a guided trip for two to U.S. national parks and other wild places, valued up to $8,000.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducationEconomy Sierra ClubSweepstakesNational ParksOutdoor RecreationConservationTravelYosemite
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club urges media outlets to boost climate change reporting amid extreme weather
The Sierra Club is calling on major news outlets to increase and prioritize climate change reporting, citing widespread extreme weather impacts and a perceived lack of media coverage connecting events to climate change.
MediaScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentHealthClimate ChangeEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsMedia BiasGeneral Weather Sierra ClubExtreme WeatherMedia ReportingWildfire SmokeHeat WavesDonald Trump
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports Trump Administration Approved Data Center on Public Lands Without Environmental Review
Sierra Club reports the Trump administration approved the first data center on public lands without environmental review, raising concerns about land, water, and wildlife in Nevada.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentEnergyLegal Sierra ClubPublic LandsData CentersTrump AdministrationBureau of Land ManagementBoulder CityEnvironmental Review
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club warns of "sweeping attacks" on public lands
The Sierra Club is reporting that public lands face "sweeping attacks" from the Trump administration, citing threats to wilderness, wildlife, and recreational areas, and is seeking donations to fund protective campaigns.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducation Public LandsSierra ClubTrump AdministrationConservationWildlifeClimate CrisisNational Parks