What's in the plastic tub? It's a worm box -- and here's why every city dweller should have one
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My one-Angeles Chapter wins key Public Record Acts court victory and access to computerized geographic information
The California Supreme Court ruled July 8 in a unanimous decision that geographic information systems (GIS) data must be provided to the public for a nominal fee under the Public Records Act.
Orange County toll road plan stopped again
For a decade and a half, the Angeles Chapter Sierra Club has been fighting a toll road plan in Orange County that would forever change the landscape of much used parklands and reserves.
Come to the Women in Green Forum
The 2013 Women in Green Forum seeks to create a venue for sustainability professionals to develpo the skills necessary for professional success, to promote women's leadership across the environmental inudstry, and to provide insightful approaches and innovative ideas to solving today's environmental challenges.
Sierra Club's Inner-City Outings program wins president's award
Sierra Club Inner City Outings volunteer leaders were selected to receive a Community Leadership Award from the 2013 President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition for exemplary service and dedication to improving the lives of others by promoting and fostering opportunities for participation in fitness, sports or nutrition programs.
San Onofre: A hard-won victory
Environmental activists and local citizens breathed a collective sigh of relief on June 7 when Southern California Edison announced it was abandoning efforts to restart the troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant near San Clemente.
Failed San Onofre Nuclear Plant to Close, Persistent Protest Pays Off
Photo © 2010 Darrell Clarke, courtesy Sierra Club Library
June 7, 2013 – A red letter day in Southern California as Edison International announces the closure of the failed San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) near San Clemente, California.
Federal research on climate change isn't new, but it is vital
For some time the scientific community has accepted that human activities are responsible for significantly altering our atmosphere, oceans, land, polar ice caps and ecosystems.2013 Awards Banquet thank yous
Angeles Chapter members gathered May 5 at the Brookside Country Club in Pasadena to celebrate the achievements of some really fine volunteers. Guests mingled at the pre-dinner reception to the sounds of guitar music, engaging in friendly discussions and greeting old friends.
