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Austin Moves Up Target Date for Net-Zero Emissions Goal
City emphasizes equity as it ramps up climate action
"...and climate change," Shane John­son, an organizer with the Sierra Club and co-chair of the committee that helped draft..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Solar-Powered Suds
Texas breweries reducing beer's carbon footprint
"...Coal campaign at the Lone Star chapter of the Sierra Club, knew he wanted Texas Beer Co. to be..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice – Free Lunch: Yes or No?
A potpourri of virtual events and programs
"...The Texas Environmental Awards are hosted by the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter, which promises "an exciting evening..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Kirk Watson Resigns From Texas Senate
Headed to Houston, the ex-mayor and senator reflects on his legacy
"...Com­merce, the Real Estate Council of Austin vs. the Sierra Club. It was an all-or-nothing, winner-take-all politics at a..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020
Early voting in the primaries is only seven weeks away
"...The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club released its "legislative scorecard" last week, and several..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: CodeNEXT Version 1.1?
"...The Austin Sierra Club spring picnic was delayed one week by rain;..."

May 12, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

85th Texas Legislature Preview
Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?
"...Longtime Sierra Club lobbyist Ken Kramer says he doesn't anticipate major..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

The Odds on Mayor Adler’s $720 Million Mobility Bond
Is the plan just daring enough to work?
"...well are a range of environmental groups like the Sierra Club, the Waller Creek Conservancy, the Hill Country Conservancy,..."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles
“It’s about all of us”
"...a critical charge. Dave Cortez, senior organizer with the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal campaign, called the emergence of indigenous..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

Council Considering AE Settlement [UPDATE]
Agreement would cut overall utility rates by $42.5 million
"...15. Two environmental advocacy groups – Public Citizen and Sierra Club – announced their own joining of the agreement..."

Aug. 29, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: Love Your Mother Earth
"...and love on the Earth front, as the Austin Sierra Club announced with regrets last week that they've "chosen..."

April 22, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Can Uber and Lyft Play Nice?
"If a business acts like it is above the law, it will pay a heavy price."
"...on Prop 1 PAC Spending," April 15), the Austin Sierra Club Executive Committee voted last week "to oppose Uber..."

April 15, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Let the Sun Shine In!
Council buys solar, supports Planned Parenthood, fingerprints TNCs
"...affordable “from day one,” while Cyrus Reed of the Sierra Club thought making haste slowly might be the better..."

Oct. 21, 2015 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Death and Lawsuits
Ken Paxton has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week
"...to direct environmental mitigation. The national office of the Sierra Club released a statement from staff attorney Devorah Ancel,..."

July 6, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Smog Alert
The EPA considers tightening standard for ground-level ozone
"...anyone who works or is active outdoors. That's why Sierra Club member Scott Johnson works with the Parks and..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

News Roundup: 10-1, Lawsuits, and Strange Fruit
The end of the year is a busy time
"...urge his Council colleagues to support the plan. The Sierra Club’s Cyrus Reed also praised the proposal, saying in..."

Dec. 8, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

"EcoNetwork" Launches Online Enviro Voters' Guide
Environmentalists can see where candidates stand
"...existing candidate questionnaires produced by groups such as the Sierra Club and Clean Water Action; folded in her own..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Greg Harman

Finally ... Cole Declares for Mayor
Local leaders help kickoff campaign
"...nonetheless manages to maintain favorable relations with them. Austin Sierra Club's Roy Waley, who attended Cole's kickoff, says he's..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Water Talk Bubbles Forth
Exploring the unknown future of Austin's water supply
"...and concerns formally voiced by environmental groups (namely Austin Sierra Club, Clean Water Action. Environ­ment Texas, and Save Our..."

May 16, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Reconnect Austin: Part One
The Great Depression
"...including the Real Estate Council of Austin and the Sierra Club. A major study by the Texas A&M Transportation..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Prop. 6: Rainy Day Flows Downhill
State Water Implementation Fund wins in landslide
"...Prop. 6, including the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club. Chapter Water Resources Chair Ken Kramer declared that..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Road to 10-1
The City Council districting destination is settled. Is anybody driving the bus?
"..."If RECA [the Real Estate Council of Austin], the Sierra Club, and the [ANC] recognize that this is a..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Charge It: Council Cash on Hand
A flurry of last-minute fundraising – and charges and counter-charges between mayoral candidates
"...the memo was written to Ian Davis of the Sierra Club, who was talking to a number of environmentalists..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Vote Early and Often
The collision of elections leaves many voters in the dust
"...election. BATPAC, the Austin Neighborhoods Council, and the Austin Sierra Club have every right to call for the ejection..."

May 11, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Civics 101
Activate your civics calendar, Dec. 8-15
"...SIERRA CLUB TEACH-IN at Occupy Austin on moving beyond coal..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Column

Prop. 1 Endorsement Questionable
"...is dedicated to road projects outside the city, the Sierra Club has once again fallen for the siren song..."

Oct. 18, 2011 Postmarks

Reality Pipes: Keystone Project Kicks Up Sand
Will Obama give oil pipeline the green light?
"...Program director for the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club. "You will not be able to drink water..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Talking Down the Pipeline
Austin hearing highlights debate over tar sands pipeline
"...the bitumen a dirty form of hydrocarbons, says the Sierra Club, "tar sands mining also results in the destruction..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Environment: Finding Common Ground
Making arguments green in more ways than one
"...if groups like ET and its compatriots in the Sierra Club can convince conservative lawmakers to go against the..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

WTP4: Council Takes a Swig
No more piecemeal votes on funding for Water Treatment Plant No. 4
"...Save Our Springs Alliance, the Austin chapter of the Sierra Club, and speakers from the Spicewood Springs neighborhood, where..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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