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Celebrating Black History Month

During this year’s Black History Month, the Sierra Club will be highlighting the achievements and contributions of Black environmentalists, outdoor enthusiasts, and environmental justice organizers.

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Join us in celebrating Black history and Black futures.




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| Sierra Magazine |
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Black History Month Sites To Visit

Sites and stories significant to the African American experience are scattered throughout the United States.

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Here are 11 that are maintained by the National Park Service.




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Black History Profiles

The Sierra Club’s EcoCentro blog is paying tribute to some outstanding Afro-Latino activists who have fought for human rights, women's rights, and the environment.


Read the bilingual profiles of
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Maria Elena Moyano and
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Ritchie Torres.




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Voter Suppression Laws Threaten Our Democracy

More than 440 voter suppression laws have been introduced in 49 states, and they all share the same objective: Making it as hard as possible for people of color and low-income people to vote.

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As Sierra Club columnist Javier Sierra writes, the GOP’s attempt to suppress the vote turns the concept of democracy on its head.




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| Take Action |
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Trump’s Been Dumped. His Budget Should Be Too.

Believe it or not, for the whole year that President Biden has been in office, the US has been operating under the meager budget Trump set back in December 2020. It's time to fully fund our priorities: climate action, environmental justice, clean air and water, and more.

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Tell Congress: Pass a budget that will address our country’s challenges at the scale required.




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Yellowstone’s Wolves Are Being Decimated

There is broad consensus that the return of wolves has helped create a healthier Yellowstone. Now outrage is mounting as trophy hunters are killing wolves near the park

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Learn why advocates are calling for wolves to be returned to the Endangered Species List.




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Biden Administration to Protect the Boundary Water Wilderness From Mining

A move last month by the Biden administration sets the stage for the permanent protection of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness—the United States’ most popular wilderness destination.

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Read about the happy ending of this long-running conservation fight.




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Idaho Springs, CO – View from Squaw Pass near Echo Lake. At least 27 sites in the state include the word "squaw," an offensive historical word for indigenous women, in their names. | Photo courtesy of Hyoung Chang for The Denver Post
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Slurs Have No Place On Our Landscapes

Hundreds of geographic features on public lands include racist, derogatory, or demeaning words in their names. “The entrance signs on which these names appear may say ‘open,’” writes Christine Hill, senior director of the Sierra Club’s Our Wild America program.

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"But to many communities of color, they look more like 'do not enter' signs."




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How to Create a Happy, Equitable, Green World

We could use one more than ever: People are struggling as the pandemic drags on. The climate crisis is accelerating unabated. It’s in times like these that small acts of radical hospitality can change lives.

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Here are some surprising ideas to try.




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Future of Mountain Valley Pipeline Called Into Question

Two major decisions in the past two weeks have dealt setbacks to the Mountain Valley Pipeline. One decision will protect endangered species; the other, the Jefferson National Forest.

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Learn why it’s unlikely that this dirty, dangerous, and unnecessary fracked gas pipeline will ever be completed.




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How Trees Can Help Urban Communities Thrive

Without sufficient tree coverage, many neighborhoods are vulnerable to the damaging effects of climate change, like extreme heat. That's one of the reasons why it's so important that we pass the Build Back Better Act—it would invest billions of dollars in planting and protecting trees in urban communities.

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Learn just how transformational planting trees can be.




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Gulf of Mexico Offshore Oil Leases Invalidated

On January 28, the D.C. District Court invalidated the Department of Interior's decision to offer 80 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico up for oil and gas leasing. Its decision will protect Gulf communities from oil and gas pollution—and our planet from the worsening climate crisis.

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"This is a victory for all Gulf communities," said Cynthia Sarthou, executive director of Healthy Gulf.




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| Team Sierra |
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Give Love to Our Planet

This Valentine’s Day, skip the chocolate and roses and give the gift of a healthy planet to your loved ones. When you make a donation of any amount, we'll send your Valentine an e-card to let them know you've made a donation on their behalf. If you donate $15 or more, we’ll also send them an offer for a free sunflower grow kit to brighten up their February!

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Donate to give love to your sweetheart—and our planet.




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A still from Fire of Love by Sara Dosa, an official selection of the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. | Courtesy of Sundance Institute.


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Sundance’s Best (and the Weirdest) Nature Films

These environmentally-minded cinematic gems cover everything from volcanoes to the sonic landscapes of the animal kingdom.

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Check them out.




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| Sierra Club Outings |
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Sierra Club Outings Are Now More Affordable

Sierra Club Outings has a new selection of budget-friendly trips for adults under 50, including backpack journeys and volunteer vacations. Many are relatively short, timed to coincide with holidays and long weekends, and easily accessible by plane or public transportation.


Looking for something else? If you're 18 to 35, you're eligible for $300 off any of our all-ages trips.

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Space is limited, so don't delay!










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