If we've learned anything during the past year, it's that change is hard. Progress doesn't happen overnight. And we're still in a race against time to save the planet we love.
Every day matters, and this is work that happens day in and day out.
Important strides have been made, but we have to do so much more. The fossil fuel industry continues to hold astounding sway—clean energy provisions have been eliminated and watered down both at home and abroad. 23 species were just declared extinct, a stark reminder of nature and ecosystems' unprecedented decline. Extreme weather events will only become more catastrophic and deadly.
We also know that we have the tools to avert the worst of the twin climate and biodiversity crises—and we are pushing to make change in every community, at every level of government, and with every lever we have. But to take on these fights, we need your help.
We've set an ambitious goal of 300 new monthly members by midnight on Giving Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Your sustaining gift is so valuable because our fights aren't over in a day, a week, or even a month—these fights take time and resources. And we don't have time for delay.
There's a lot going on—don't wait (and don't miss out!), and make your Giving Tuesday gift right now while your first 3 months will be matched up to $60,000 and you can receive our brand new limited edition Everybody Belongs Out Here Tote Bag FREE.
Yes, we learned this year that change is hard. But we also saw, with numerous victories in 2021, that change is worth fighting for—and the most important part of every victory has been you, Supporter.
Just a few of the crucial wins your generous support helped make possible:
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The restoration of iconic National Monuments. In a move we'd been waiting for since 2017—when Trump illegally stripped their protections as a gift to his Big Oil and Gas buddies—Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante, and Northeast Canyons and Seamounts were finally restored. Help protect public lands by becoming a Wilderness Guardian today!
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Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act. This sweeping package of conservation bills safeguarded our beautiful public lands and helped move us toward conserving 30% of our lands and waters by 2030—a key step toward preventing the worst of the climate and extinction crises, and toward helping the mental and physical health of underserved communities across the country. Help us continue our momentum toward 30X30 by becoming a Wilderness Guardian today!
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The cancellation of Wisconsin's brutal, short-sighted wolf hunt. This is a big one. Last year, we filed a lawsuit challenging Trump's removal of federal protections for gray wolves. Supporters like you signed petitions, posted on social media, and donated to help. Meanwhile, our allies in Wisconsin sued to stop the state's 2021 hunt—and just last month, a judge blocked it. Help us continue the fight to save our wolves by becoming a Wilderness Guardian today!
With your support today, you will play a key role in securing more victories like this down the line. Working together, we can change hearts and minds through grassroots action—that's what Giving Tuesday is all about. Thank you in advance for making the planet a priority at this pivotal moment.
Onward,
Dan Chu
Acting Executive Director
Sierra Club
P.S. Giving Tuesday is also a great time to share your passions with friends and family—we know that people are more likely to join the cause and donate when they hear from you and their loved ones. So if you want to step up and be a fundraiser yourself, start your Team Sierra fundraising page and ask your friends and family to support the Sierra Club this giving season
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Image above is a derivative of a photo by Lisa Weatherbee for The Luupe, theluupe.com.
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