NC Chapter - Sierra Club
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Explore, enjoy, protect NC's environment and all who live in it. Hard at work since 1970.
Of course we #optoutside whenever possible! Go green with @sierraclub.org on Black Friday - beautiful memories are the best thing you can share with loved ones 💚
November 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Of course we #optoutside whenever possible! Go green with @sierraclub.org on Black Friday - beautiful memories are the best thing you can share with loved ones 💚
ICYMI. We were so proud & grateful to be included on this outing!
This week we are honoring and uplifting the courage, service and sacrifice of our military veterans — and we're especially proud of how getting outside, together, can make a difference.
November 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
ICYMI. We were so proud & grateful to be included on this outing!
Wetlands are under attack AGAIN! EPA just announced plans to eliminate even more streams and wetlands from protection under the Clean Water Act. Send comments NOW to tell the EPA to protect wetlands, because they protect US.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Wetlands are under attack AGAIN! EPA just announced plans to eliminate even more streams and wetlands from protection under the Clean Water Act. Send comments NOW to tell the EPA to protect wetlands, because they protect US.
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Asheboro pours a toxic chemical into the drinking water supply, does not play well with others & seems to have the municipal version of oppositional defiance disorder insideclimatenews.org/news/2710202...
Asheboro, North Carolina, Is Under Pressure to Control Discharges of a Toxic Chemical Into Drinking Water Supply - Inside Climate News
The EPA wants the city of 28,000 to rein in an industrial solvent, 1,4-Dioxane, from its wastewater discharges. So far, Asheboro has refused.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Asheboro pours a toxic chemical into the drinking water supply, does not play well with others & seems to have the municipal version of oppositional defiance disorder insideclimatenews.org/news/2710202...
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Chemours is not a company that can be trusted to expand its operations responsibly, and it’s an example of the national PFAS pollution crisis, writes Drew Ball of the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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Chemours is doubling down on its toxic history: NRDC | Coastal Review
Chemours is not a company that can be trusted to expand its operations responsibly, and it's an example of the national PFAS pollution crisis, writes Drew Ball of the Natural Resources Defense Council...
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October 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Chemours is not a company that can be trusted to expand its operations responsibly, and it’s an example of the national PFAS pollution crisis, writes Drew Ball of the Natural Resources Defense Council.
coastalreview.org/2025/10/chem...
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Great turnout, great pushback! Time to speak up: Submit comments online to 10/31: act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nort...
October 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Great turnout, great pushback! Time to speak up: Submit comments online to 10/31: act.sierraclub.org/actions/Nort...
A plan to expand Wilmington Harbor threatens wildlife, wetlands, & the safety & health of neighboring communities. It's also completely unnecessary. Tell the US Army Corps of Engineers to scrap the plan! More details & comment form:
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October 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A plan to expand Wilmington Harbor threatens wildlife, wetlands, & the safety & health of neighboring communities. It's also completely unnecessary. Tell the US Army Corps of Engineers to scrap the plan! More details & comment form:
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"A healthy planet can only exist when we have a healthy democracy. NC's legislative leaders have betrayed every person in our state by putting partisan fealty ahead of thoughtful legislation that serves all of the people they were elected to represent." www.sierraclub.org/north-caroli...
October 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"A healthy planet can only exist when we have a healthy democracy. NC's legislative leaders have betrayed every person in our state by putting partisan fealty ahead of thoughtful legislation that serves all of the people they were elected to represent." www.sierraclub.org/north-caroli...
The City of Asheboro is dumping a toxic chemical into public waterways, and wants to dump MORE! Fight back: Tell the EPA to refuse to allow Asheboro to dump unlimited 1,4 dioxane into our drinking water sources!
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October 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The City of Asheboro is dumping a toxic chemical into public waterways, and wants to dump MORE! Fight back: Tell the EPA to refuse to allow Asheboro to dump unlimited 1,4 dioxane into our drinking water sources!
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Are you a super-organized, math-savvy nature lover? We need you! We're hiring a Chapter Coordinator to manage our biz ops. Use your admin skills to "explore, enjoy & protect" NC's environment & communities!
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September 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Are you a super-organized, math-savvy nature lover? We need you! We're hiring a Chapter Coordinator to manage our biz ops. Use your admin skills to "explore, enjoy & protect" NC's environment & communities!
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At a recent public hearing in rural North Carolina about a pipeline planned primarily to serve Duke Energy gas plants, only five people spoke in favor of the permitting -- and four were current employees or recent associates of Williams Transco, the company that wants to build the pipeline.
Rockingham County residents voice opposition to the SSEP
North Carolina residents hold signs opposing the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project at the Sept. 4 N.C. DEQ hearing in Kernersville.
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September 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
At a recent public hearing in rural North Carolina about a pipeline planned primarily to serve Duke Energy gas plants, only five people spoke in favor of the permitting -- and four were current employees or recent associates of Williams Transco, the company that wants to build the pipeline.
DEADLINE TODAY: Speak up for the Roadless Rule & millions of acres of unspoiled land it protects in national forests nationwide - including 144,000 acres in NC. Today's the last day to tell the USDA that you OPPOSE its plans to revoke the Roadless Rule. Do it now! sc.org/roadless
September 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
DEADLINE TODAY: Speak up for the Roadless Rule & millions of acres of unspoiled land it protects in national forests nationwide - including 144,000 acres in NC. Today's the last day to tell the USDA that you OPPOSE its plans to revoke the Roadless Rule. Do it now! sc.org/roadless
DEADLINE FRIDAY: Speak up NOW to protect Roadless Areas in NC's national forests & nationwide! USDA is taking comments *until Friday* on its plans to revoke the Roadless Rule. We, the people, spoke up to create the Roadless Rule 25 years ago - Let's defend it today!
sc.org/roadless
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September 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
DEADLINE FRIDAY: Speak up NOW to protect Roadless Areas in NC's national forests & nationwide! USDA is taking comments *until Friday* on its plans to revoke the Roadless Rule. We, the people, spoke up to create the Roadless Rule 25 years ago - Let's defend it today!
sc.org/roadless
sc.org/roadless
Do you love NC's national forests? Speak up ASAP to protect them at sc.org/roadless! The Trump administration is taking comments *through 9/19* on plans to REVOKE the popular Roadless Rule that protects undeveloped areas in national forests like NC's Croatan, Uwharrie, Pisgah & Nantahala.
September 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Do you love NC's national forests? Speak up ASAP to protect them at sc.org/roadless! The Trump administration is taking comments *through 9/19* on plans to REVOKE the popular Roadless Rule that protects undeveloped areas in national forests like NC's Croatan, Uwharrie, Pisgah & Nantahala.
We're hiring a digital organizer, someone who can use tech wizardry, communications skills, & a passion for our environment to help us inspire people to "explore, enjoy and protect the planet." Get details, apply today!
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August 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We're hiring a digital organizer, someone who can use tech wizardry, communications skills, & a passion for our environment to help us inspire people to "explore, enjoy and protect the planet." Get details, apply today!
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“I don’t understand why our lawmakers haven’t done a better job of protecting us. This bill locks us into a future that is not good for North Carolina families.”
July 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“I don’t understand why our lawmakers haven’t done a better job of protecting us. This bill locks us into a future that is not good for North Carolina families.”
Well ... ^@$&. NCGA just overrode Stein's veto of S266, the Duke Energy giveaway bill. But we're not giving up - not on ratepayers or any North Carolinian who needs a healthy environment and economy. Read our statement & more sc.org/nclinks - and stay tuned for next steps!
July 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Well ... ^@$&. NCGA just overrode Stein's veto of S266, the Duke Energy giveaway bill. But we're not giving up - not on ratepayers or any North Carolinian who needs a healthy environment and economy. Read our statement & more sc.org/nclinks - and stay tuned for next steps!
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BILLIONS for NOTHING! Take action, before it’s too late ➡️ nclcv.org/aa-tell-lawm...
July 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
BILLIONS for NOTHING! Take action, before it’s too late ➡️ nclcv.org/aa-tell-lawm...
Read the whole threat, but this kicker in particular. 👏
July 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Read the whole threat, but this kicker in particular. 👏
All the more reason for Governor Stein to veto this bill and lawmakers to allow that veto to stand. Read our response to this timely, important research. www.sierraclub.org/north-caroli...
July 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
All the more reason for Governor Stein to veto this bill and lawmakers to allow that veto to stand. Read our response to this timely, important research. www.sierraclub.org/north-caroli...
NCGA just gave Duke Energy a green light to saddle NC ratepayers with financial risks of building new power plants, while reneging on a pledge to lower carbon emissions. Join us in urging Gov Stein to protect our wallets & environment by vetoing SB266!
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June 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
NCGA just gave Duke Energy a green light to saddle NC ratepayers with financial risks of building new power plants, while reneging on a pledge to lower carbon emissions. Join us in urging Gov Stein to protect our wallets & environment by vetoing SB266!
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Duke Energy & NC lawmakers want ratepayers to cover construction costs while the utility dumps its pledge to cut carbon emissions by 2030. A Senate vote could happen as soon as Tuesday. Contact your NC senator NOW and tell them to vote NO on Senate Bill 266
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June 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Duke Energy & NC lawmakers want ratepayers to cover construction costs while the utility dumps its pledge to cut carbon emissions by 2030. A Senate vote could happen as soon as Tuesday. Contact your NC senator NOW and tell them to vote NO on Senate Bill 266
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Thanks to folks who attended our Earth Day / wetlands webinar. If you missed it or want to review, it's here with an IMMEDIATE call to action to support restoring NC rules protecting these sensitive, critically important natural areas.
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Protect NC's wetlands – because they protect us (webinar)
In early May, we hosted a webinar to explain why changes to wetlands protection rules are a big problem for clean water, flood control, wildlife and biodiversity, and much more. Watch it now, and dema...
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May 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Thanks to folks who attended our Earth Day / wetlands webinar. If you missed it or want to review, it's here with an IMMEDIATE call to action to support restoring NC rules protecting these sensitive, critically important natural areas.
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TODAY: Join our webinar at 3p eastern to hear what the NC Sierra Club is up to, including our work to protect North Carolina wetlands. Register ASAP to get the link:
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May 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
TODAY: Join our webinar at 3p eastern to hear what the NC Sierra Club is up to, including our work to protect North Carolina wetlands. Register ASAP to get the link:
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