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What Is COP26 and Why Does It Matter?

Cherelle Blazer, Senior Director of the Sierra Club's International Climate and Policy Campaign, breaks down what happens at the UN’s Conference of the Parties (COP) climate summit, and why you should care about what's happening at this year’s conference.

"The climate crisis is a global threat that does not care about borders. The only way to counter a threat the size of climate change is through a coordinated global response."

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We Heard Clear and Consistent Demands at the Grassroots Climate Leaders Summit

The annual Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders’ Summit happened last weekend and the 26th annual United Nations Climate Summit (COP26) kicked off in Glasgow, Scotland on Sunday. At these summits, world leaders will come together to make decisions that affect all of us. But the obstacles to participation for grassroots leaders from many developing countries, especially those in the Global South, have never been greater.

The Global Grassroots Summit is working to bridge the gap between frontline communities and decision-makers.

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Build Back Better Act: What’s In, What’s Out, What’s Next

After months of negotiations, House Democrats have released draft legislative text spelling out the details of President Biden’s historic Build Back Better Act. The legislation may come up for a vote in the House of Representatives this week, which means this historic investment in climate, jobs, and justice is one step closer to the finish line.

But what’s in this major legislative package, and how can you help move it forward?

If you’re ready to take action, send a message to your representative about why you support the Build Back Better Act.

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West Virginians Are Disappointed in Joe Manchin

In mid-October, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a Democrat, announced he would forgo the prosperity of his constituents and their descendants by refusing to vote for a climate measure billed as the nation’s last best chance to secure a livable future.

Find out how West Virginians are reacting.

Near Moore's Creek, New Jersey, one of the numerous areas threatened by the proposed PennEast Pipeline. | Photo courtesy of Taylor McFarland

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Win for the Little Guys: PennEast Pipeline Defeated

In a win for open space, climate progress, and grassroots organizing, the PennEast pipeline has been defeated. This 118-mile pipeline would have been a disaster for both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Learn how the Sierra Club’s New Jersey Chapter and their partners defeated PennEast.

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Biden Must Put People Before Fossil Fuels

“For over six years, I’ve been organizing my community to prevent several proposed fracked gas projects in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley (RGV),” writes Rebekah Hinojosa, a Sierra Club campaign representative. “President Biden’s climate legacy will be determined by his administration’s willingness to listen to local residents most impacted and put a stop to these fracked gas projects.”

"It's time for Biden to say no to LNG in the RGV—and everywhere else it's proposed— once and for all."

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Tell the Army Corps: Stop the Mountain Valley Pipeline

The Army Corps of Engineers could soon issue a permit that would allow construction of the dangerous Mountain Valley Pipeline in Virginia and West Virginia to continue—even though it has already harmed clean water sources across Appalachia and racked up hundreds of water quality-related violations.

Speak out against this risky, unnecessary pipeline.

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Wolf Advocates Organize to Restore Protections for the Persecuted Species

One year after the Trump administration stripped Endangered Species Act protections for nearly all populations of gray wolves in the United States, wildlife conservation organizations and Indigenous nations are scrambling to restore safeguards for the beleaguered animal before 30 years of wolf restoration work goes down the drain.

Learn why wildlife advocates say action "can’t happen soon enough."

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Outdoor Gear That’ll Keep You Snug and Dry, Sans “Forever Chemicals”

Here are a few outdoor-gear brands leading the way when it comes to PFAS-free backpacks, tents, and shoes.

Check out the list.

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Sci-Fi and Fantasy Authors: Our Anthropocene Guides

Writers of fantasy and science fiction are starting to grapple with the Anthropocene. It’s a natural fit: The genres have always been known for their great world-building writers.

Here’s how writers of speculative fiction believe their work can help us imagine and prepare for "the Age of Humans."

Photo of Layla who held a birthday fundraiser with Team Sierra.

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Celebrate With Team Sierra

Instead of asking for presents for her birthday, Layla used her seventh birthday to raise money to protect the planet. Do you have a special occasion coming up—a birthday, a wedding, or a new baby on the way? You can create your own celebratory fundraiser on Team Sierra and raise much-needed funds for climate action.

You can create your own celebratory Team Sierra fundraiser and raise much-needed funds for climate action.

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Donate Your Car Before the End of the Year

Did you know that donating your old or no-longer-needed vehicle can help support the Sierra Club’s work to address the climate crisis, protect our wild places, and ensure that everyone lives in safe and healthy communities? Our partners at CARS will pick up your vehicle from any location, no matter its condition, at no cost to you. They accept trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, and more. If we meet our year-end goal of 1,000 vehicles donated, we could raise $600,000 for our campaigns. Donate by December 31 to be eligible for a 2021 tax deduction.

Find out more about the Sierra Club Foundation's vehicle donation program and call now to schedule a pickup: (855) 337-4377.

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