Plastic debris' triple whammy of toxins

  • Posted on 5 February 2013
  • By Sara Mosko

While plastic refuse on land is a familiar eyesore as litter and a burden on landfills, in the marine environment it can be lethal to sea creatures by way of ingestion or entanglement. Now a new study highlights how ocean plastic debris is also a threat to humans because plastics are vehicles for introducing toxic chemicals of three sources into the ocean food web.

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Sierra Club outings leaders win inspirational award

  • Posted on 5 February 2013
  • By From Sierra Club reports

The Sierra Club's Mission Outdoors volunteers on Jan. 24 received an Outdoor Inspiration Award, presented by adidas Outdoor, at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  The award celebrates inspiring individuals, companies and non-profits that have played a role in increasing participation in outdoor activities.

Biggest climate change rally in history

  • Posted on 4 February 2013
  • By mforgione

Crippling drought. Devastating wildfires. Superstorm Sandy. Climate has come home -- and the American people get it. Sierra Club will be making noise at the largest climate rally in American history, and 2013 must be the year of climate solutions. It is time to respond, and the next step President Obama must take is to reject the Keystone XL pipeline.

After the fire: Let the Angeles Forest heal naturally

  • Posted on 2 January 2013
  • By Ginny Herringer

In August, 2009, the Station Fire burned almost a quarter of the Angeles National Forest, about 250 square miles from Big Tujunga to the West Fork of the San Gabriel River.

Many favorite hiking trails were closed for a couple of years, so now hikers are anxious to see how the fire has affected the forest.

Reserve your spot at the Annual Awards Banquet

  • Posted on 2 January 2013
  • By From Angeles Chapter reports

Have you made a reservation for the Awards Banquet? Join the Angeles Chapter in honoring volunteers who have shown extraordinary commitment to the Sierra Club. The 2013 Awards Banquet will be held May 5 at the Brookside Country Club in Pasadena. Patio reception and silent auction begins at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and comments and awards start at 7 p.m.

January/February calendar for upcoming hikes, trips and events

  • Posted on 2 January 2013
  • By From Angeles Chapter reports

Get outdoors! The online Schedule of Activities (OARS) at the Angeles Chapter website (angeles.sierraclub. org) lists hundreds of hikes, backpacks, tours, bicycle rides, ski and snowshoe trips and more. Enter a date range online to find outings in your area and beyond. Here’s a sampling of upcoming events. Details can be found online.

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