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Issues of concern, and the Sierra Club programs and campaigns that address them. Stop Sprawl The costs and consequences of poorly planned development have become clear, and Americans are clamoring for better, smarter ways to grow. Wildlands Campaign America was once a vast expanse of unbroken wilderness. Today we're trying to secure lasting protection for 100 million acres of what remains. Forest Protection and Restoration Teddy Roosevelt established the National Forests more than 100 years ago. Today they are a patchwork of clearcuts and logging roads. Clean Water America's water is threatened by pollution, wetland destruction, and corporate-controlled factory farms - one of the nation's most dangerous water pollution problems. Stop Global Warming There's no more denying it: global warming is here. The good news is that we can slow and eventually stop it, but we must act now. Human Rights and the Environment Around the world, environmentalists fighting pollution and irresponsible development are often persecuted for their efforts to protect the earth. Global Population Family planning ensures healthy families and a healthy environment. Responsible Trade Free trade can be transformed into responsible trade, protecting our rich natural heritage and our children's future. Clean Air High smog levels cause 159,000 trips to the emergency room, 53,000 hospital admissions, and 6 million asthma attacks each summer.   Corporate Accountability Committee Systems of corporate governance and the corporate abuse of power interfere with the ability of communities and nations to protect the environment. The Club is taking action through shareholder resolutions, opposing corporate water privatization, and understanding fundamentals of corporate power. Ecoregions The Critical Ecoregions Program offers a practical, long-term strategy to buttress the "web of life" on Earth. Environmental Education We must make sure that youth are taught about how humanity impacts the planet, and what we can do to create a sustainable future. Environmental Justice To fulfill our mission of environmental protection and a sustainable future for the planet, we must ensure social justice and human rights. Factory Farms Giant livestock operations are a growing public health threat all across the nation. These corporate-controlled units -- where tens of thousands of animals are "produced" in factory-like settings -- are polluting America's water and air. Genetic Engineering The Sierra Club urges full public disclosure, discussion, and evaluation of the potential hazards and benefits of genetic engineering research. Grazing Restore our Western wildlife heritage! Help remove the adverse impacts of livestock production on our public lands. International The Sierra Club's programs and campaigns are not just limited to North America. We promote environmental protection and restoration around the world, addressing international issues such as global population, global warming, human rights, and responsible trade. Lands Protection Program Sierra Club's Lands Protection activists and staff work to preserve, protect and restore America's natural heritage. Marine Wildlife and Habitat Our vast oceans harbor a rich diversity of habitats and species, and are our last wilderness frontier and public trust. Yet almost no area of the ocean is off-limits to human use and abuse, including extraction of living and non-living resources, pollution, and habitat destruction. Species and Habitat We must strengthen protections for endangered species, enforce our environmental laws, and end destructive land use practices. Nuclear Waste Nuclear waste accumulation is accelerating, and no plan for its permanent isolation has been developed anywhere in the world. Recreation Issues The Recreation Issues Committee's mission is to assist volunteers, build networks, and help coordinate the Club's conservation efforts on recreation issues. Sustainable Consumption Lifestyle choices: buying, making, building, and using products and services with an eye towards the environment. Toxics Toxic chemical pollution threatens every American family and every community. Trash Transfer Trash transfer stations threaten neighbors' health, property value, and quality of life. Transportation Transportation choices, such as rail, buses, and bikes, help reduce air and water pollution, save energy, protect open space, reduce traffic, and enhance the livability of our communities. Wetlands Wetlands filter pollutants from our drinking water, protect our homes by storing floodwater, and absorb water-borne pollutants and contaminants. Wildlife Find out about the creatures with whom we share the planet, and the work we're doing to protect them and their habitat. Zero Waste/Producer Responsibility Zero Waste is a design principle for the 21st century; Producer Responsibility is the means for achieving a deep transformation of wasteful production and consumption. Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use