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Matching Gift Alert

We're launching our matching gift campaign today! Make a gift before December 31 and a group of generous donors will match it dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact up to $600,000! Help power our work in 2023 now, when your support will go twice as far.

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| 2022 Highlights |
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Celebrating 30 of Sierra Club's Victories from 2022

The end of the year is quickly approaching, but before 2022 comes to a close, we’ve made ample space to reflect on some of Sierra Club’s most impactful victories from this past year that embodied our unwavering values of Anti-racism, Balance, Collaboration, Justice, and Transformation in our work towards creating a livable planet we all deserve.


While we couldn’t add every single victory our organization achieved
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this end-of-year recap does a great job showcasing the highlights !




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| Sierra Magazine Reader Survey |
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Tell Us What You Think

Every few years, Sierra conducts a readership survey that helps us publish a magazine tailored for your interests and passions. Complete the online survey, include your email address, and you'll then be entered to win a $500 gift card to REI and a one-year "America the Beautiful" National Parks Pass. All responses are anonymous, and email addresses are only used for contacting the prize winner.

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Sierra values feedback from our readers. Thank you for your participation!



No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. U.S. residents ages 18 and older.
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Complete rules available online. Sweepstakes/Contest starts 10:01 AM Eastern Time (ET) on December 10, 2022 and ends at 11:59 pm ET on January 31, 2023. ARV of prize: $580. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.

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Celebra de una Manera Eco Amigable/Celebrate in an Eco-friendly Way

En esta epoca festiva hay muchas maneras de celebrar y a la vez mostrar respeto por nuestro planeta. Aqui encontrarás varias sugerencias que esperamos te ayuden a tener unas fiestas más eco amigables.

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Aqui hay cinco conclusiones.


During this holiday season, there are many ways to celebrate and at the same time show respect for our planet. Here you’ll find some suggestions that we hope will help you have a more eco-friendly holiday.

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Here are five takeaways.




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Support Grizzly Reintroduction in the North Cascades

Grizzlies were once numerous in the North Cascades, but fur traders and settlers drove them to the brink of extinction. Now the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Park Service (NPS) have released a proposal to reintroduce grizzly bears to the area! This is a historic opportunity to correct the misguided actions of the past.

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Tell the FWS and NPS that you support reintroducing grizzly bears in the North Cascades!




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Albemarle's lithium-mining operation in the Atacama Desert, Chile. | Photo by John Moore/Getty Images


| Sierra Magazine |
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Lithium Comes at a Steep Price

Lithium is a key ingredient in the batteries that power cellphones, laptops, and almost all electric vehicles. Mining it in Chile could destroy one particular rare ecosystem.

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Find out how mining lithium sustainably is a puzzle experts are still trying to solve.




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Protect the Boundary Waters Wilderness From Sulfide Mining

People are drawn to the Boundary Waters Wilderness in Minnesota because of its million acres of wildlands, over a thousand pristine lakes and streams, 1,500 miles of canoe routes, and unlimited opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, copper-nickel sulfide ore mining is being proposed on federal lands right next to, and draining into, the Boundary Waters—threatening public lands, clean water, and downstream communities.

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Urge your members of Congress to pass the Boundary Waters Protection and Pollution Prevent Act before the end of the year.




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Honrando a los heroes/Honoring Heroes

En este 2022, hemos tenido la fortuna de contar con una larga lista de heroes que nos amparan en medio de extraordinarios peligros. Cientos de ellos, especialmente indigenas, han pagado con sus vidas por confrontar a criminales comprometidos con saquear el mundo natural. Como Javier Sierra, director asociado de Comunicaciones escribe,
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todos podemos honrar estos sacrificios convirtiendonos en nuestros propios heroes en estos dificiles tiempos.


In 2022, we have been fortunate to count on a long list of heroes who have fought for and protected our planet in the face of extraordinary dangers. Hundreds of them, especially Indigenous activists, have paid the ultimate price for getting in the way of criminals hellbent on pillaging the natural world. As Sierra Club Associate Director of Communications Javier Sierra writes,
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we all can honor these sacrifices by becoming our own heroes and helping one another in these trying times .




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| Take Action |
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Tell President Biden: Shut Down Line 5

Despite Enbridge's terrible track record, the Line 5 oil pipeline continues to illegally operate through the Bad River Band's land near Wisconsin and the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan. It's time for the president to use his authority to properly shut down this pipeline!

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Send a message to President Biden and tell him to use his presidential authority to shut down Line 5!




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When it Comes to Fast Fashion, the Price Is Wrong

A visit to Bangladesh’s clothing factories reveals the problem with fast fashion: the prices remain too cheap while the costs are too high.

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Follow an investigative reporter into the warrens of Bangladesh's garment industry.




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The Importance of Biodiversity

The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) is underway in Montreal. There, nations from around the world are discussing how we can combat shrinking wildlife populations and habitats worldwide.

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Learn how the US can lead by example by developing our own biodiversity strategy at home and funding global efforts to support developing countries’ biodiversity goals.




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Claire and Will Stedden pose for a selfie while cycling the California coast. | Photo courtesy Claire and Will Stedden


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May Your Holidays Be Green

Are you looking for ways to be festive this holiday season while still being green? Here are some great tips for
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eco-friendly holiday decorations . And if you’re hesitant about
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going overboard with holiday shopping this year,
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Ms. Green has some helpful tips on going for non-toxic tech . And when you’re ready to curl up with a mug of hot cocoa, here are some
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engrossing environmental documentaries to watch .




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| Take Action |
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Tell the Senate: Time to Finish Judge Confirmations

Dozens of judges are simply waiting for a final vote on the Senate floor, filling vacant seats in the federal court system where important decisions are made on civil rights, voting rights, the ability to reduce pollution, and so much more.

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Send a message to your senators now to confirm pending judges this month.




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The border wall in Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. | Photo by Bill Hatcher-Aerial support provided by LightHawk


| Sierra Magazine |
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Desert Ruins at the Border

In the US-Mexico borderlands, Customs and Border Protection continue to harm the desert wilderness.

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Read a new joint feature report from Sierra magazine and Type Investigations on the impact of border militarization.




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In Octavia Butler's World, Anything Is Possible

This week a new television series adaptation of Octavia Butler's Kindred rolls out on FX (streaming on Hulu), further affirming Butler's legacy as one of the most influential novelists of our time.

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Read the story of how Kindred has inspired visual artists, playwrights, and musicians with its themes of kinship, survival, and legacy.




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| Sierra Club Brand Partnership |
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Donate Your Car Before the End of the Year

Can you help us reach our year-end goal of 480 donated vehicles? If we meet it, that could mean as much as $400,000 for our work to confront 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, and at no cost to you. They accept trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, and more. Donate your vehicle by December 31 to be eligible for a 2022 tax deduction.


Get started by calling 855-337-4377 or
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| Sierra Club Outings |
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Our Biggest Trip Launch of the Year Is Here

This is it! Our full 2023 trip roster, featuring hundreds of experiences in North America and around the world, is now here and ready for reservations. Select from hundreds of classic and brand-new itineraries, including family trips, backcountry journeys, volunteer vacations, international treks, and an expanded selection of specialty trips for beginners, LGBTQIA+ people, seniors, teens, and women.


Browse the full lineup by trip type or destination, search for specific trips, view photos, learn about our volunteer leaders, and much more. As always, you can book your reservation online or call (415) 977-5522 to secure a spot by phone.

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