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| | | 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.
Join us in celebrating Black history and Black futures. |
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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 María Elena Moyano and Ritchie Torres. |
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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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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.
"But to many communities of color, they look more like 'do not enter' signs." |
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| | | Sierra Magazine |
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.
Here are some surprising ideas to try. |
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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.
Learn just how transformational planting trees can be. |
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| | | Team Sierra |
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!
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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| | | Sierra Magazine |
These environmentally-minded cinematic gems cover everything from volcanoes to the sonic landscapes of the animal kingdom.
Check them out. |
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| | | Sierra Club Outings |
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.
Space is limited, so don't delay! |
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