An enemy within the EPA
Well, we knew this wasn't going to be pretty -- but it's still shocking. Donald Trump wants to appoint Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt as administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Let us take you to winter fun in Mammoth and Yosemite! Trips to sign up for right now
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| Snowshoeing at Dewey Point in Yosemite National Park. Credit: Photos by Beth Martin |
Sierra Club's new post-election mantra: resist, recruit, train and sustain
Over the days since Nov. 8, we've had to accept a tough reality. Although it's definitely going to happen, a Donald Trump administration will never seem normal, nor should it. We already know that the corrupt, cynical, and racist values that he and his inner circle bring to the White House will challenge everything the Sierra Club stands for.
December 2016 Schedule of Activities is here!
The December 2016 Schedule of Activities is your guide to upcoming trips, hikes, events and outings.
Download your copy now -- and share with a friend.
Donate Your Old Car to Support the Angeles Chapter
The Sierra Club Angeles Chapter is pleased to announce the financial support of the Sierra Club Foundation in partnership with CARS™, a national vehicle donation program. The program is a great opportunity for donors to get rid of old, polluting vehicles they no longer use while helping to clean our air and protect the environment.
Angeles Chapter Activist Jeff Yann died on Nov 1, 2016 at the age of 73.
Jeff was an environmental champion, he worked tirelessly on the clean-up of the polluted San Gabriel ground water basin, adding parks along the much damaged twin rivers, researched and promoted cleaner energy and recycling for four decades. His love for the rivers around the San Gabriel helped him coined the name the Emerald Necklace.
Sierra Club ends decade-long battle over open space vs toll roads in Orange and San Diego counties
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| Sierra Club just ended a 15-year battle to save wild places in OC and San Diego counties where a toll road was planned. Credit: Mike Sappingfield |
Sierra Club on election results: 'Not defeated, determined'
This was a deeply disappointing election for the United States -- and the world. For people all over the country, the pain, anger, and fear at the prospect of a Trump presidency are very real.
Why Quemetco battery-recycling plant must be cleaned up
Since the Exide battery-acid plant in Vernon was closed down for pollution, Quemetco is the only battery recycling facility in west of the Rocky Mountains. Batteries at the City of Industry site are processed not only from the western states but foreign countries as well. The plant currently processes 1.2 million pounds of car batteries each day.
The latest Schedule of Activities has arrived!
The latest Angeles Chapter Schedule of Activities has arrived! Check out all we're doing between November 2016 and February 2017.
