Earth Month Is Here!

Let's head into April with the intention of building a world we all deserve. We know the challenges we face are huge, but we can make transformative change happen if we work together. This Earth Month, let's celebrate change powered by people!

Stay tuned throughout the month of April for more opportunities to get outside, get involved in Earth Month activities in your area, and get updates on Sierra Club's important work around the country!

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In the meantime, check out some great articles from Sierra magazine, advice from Ms. Green, a fun podcast for kids, and more!

'Freeze' the Day: Detroit Outdoors Runs Its Second Michigan Ice Fest Outing

Tell President Biden: Listen to Community Leaders and Shut Down Line 5

The fight to shut down Line 5 continues. Despite Enbridge's terrible track record, the Line 5 oil pipeline continues to illegally operate through the Bad River Band's land in Wisconsin and the Straits in Michigan.

Watch frontline leaders in Michigan talk about the impacts the pipeline has had on their communities near an important waterway called the Straits of Mackinac—then send a message to President Biden.

A Battle for the Future of the Great Lakes

A pipeline carrying Canadian tar sands crude has already leaked a million gallons. Some resisters are dedicated to shutting it down.

Meet the people fighting the Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline in the heart of one of the largest freshwater complexes in the world.

¿A quién le pertenece el agua del río Colorado? / Who Owns the Water of the Colorado River?

El pueblo Navajo intenta demandar al gobierno Federal por los ancestrales derechos del agua del río Colorado reconocidos en un tratado. La Corte Suprema delibera sobre si permitir o no la demanda, cuando el agua escasea para todos.

Haz clic aquí y entérate de los detalles.

The Navajo people are attempting to sue the Federal Government for ancestral treaty rights to the Colorado River waters. The Supreme Court is deliberating whether or not to allow the lawsuit when water is scarce for everyone.

Read more about this issue here.

Could Climate Chaos Sink the US Real Estate Market?

Climate change's impact on the housing market is, in many ways, an economic issue. It involves supply and demand, market signals, subsidies, and incentives. At its heart, however, this is a deeply human problem.

Read the latest feature on how climate change impacts communities and the broader real estate market throughout the Southeast as floods and storm surges grow in frequency and intensity.

Urge US Banks to Take Action on Climate

The most important climate votes you've never heard of are coming up this spring during banks’ and insurance companies' shareholder meetings. These meetings are where they hold elections for their boards of directors and vote on shareholder proposals—some of which, if passed, could help combat banks' funding of climate chaos.

We're calling on asset managers BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity, and State Street to leverage their power and urge banks to take action on climate.

The Inflation Reduction Act Is Driving a Renewed Pivot to Green Energy

The states reaping the most from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tend to be those mainly represented by Republican members of Congress, even though not a single Republican in the House or Senate voted for the climate bill to pass.

But that isn't stopping manufacturers in their states from enjoying the benefits of going renewable.

Los Angeles Reimagined

Bit by bit, nature is reclaiming the City of the Future.

Check out Lynell George's personal essay or how her hometown is embracing the mix of nature into one of the country's largest cities.

Sierra Magazine’s Spring Issue Is Here

Don't miss the latest from Sierra magazine—from in-depth articles about the Line 5 pipeline, photo essays about the rise of bee lawns, the latest from Ms. Green, and more.

Check out the Spring issue.

Become a member and get your own copy of Sierra!

Now's the Time to Book Your 2023 Backpack Trip

It's backpacking season—and the high country is beckoning! Leave ordinary life behind and immerse yourself in a vast wilderness offering grand views, challenging terrain, and restful solitude in your choice of locations spanning the United States. Spaces are filling up fast, so reserve your spot now while there’s still room!

See all backpack trips and sign up.

Get Your Sierra Club Earth Day Swag

There is still time! Our NEW Earth Day eco-friendly collection is still in stock and 20% off with code EARTHDAY through April 22.

From sustainable t-shirts to stickers and more! Get your Earth Day items before the big celebration!