Westchester County’s Airport Plan Hits Turbulence
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s plan to make the county millions of dollars by Privatizing the airport has hit some turbulence. Mr. Astorino’s efforts have run into opposition from some residents who say the plan gives a new operator an incentive to maximize profits, which could lead to […]
Activists Push Back Against Trump’s Proposed EPA cuts
Reposted from Forrest Miller, Legislative Gazette, June 28, 2017. A statewide coalition comprised of more than 110 environmental groups launched a last-ditch effort to convince lawmakers to reject President Trump’s proposed EPA budget. The “Save The EPA Campaign” cites President Trump’s proposed 31 percent EPA cut as its main concern, saying that such a cut […]
Atlantic Chapter Calls for ExCom Nominations
The Atlantic Chapter Executive Committee (ExCom) sets Sierra Club conservation policy in New York State and administers the Chapter. The Chapter ExCom meets in person four times a year and has conference calls several times a year. Some ExCom members are chosen by their local Groups. Others, the nine at-large delegates, are elected by the […]
Watch Clips from our 2017 Sustainability Series Speakers
Watch clips from April’s Sustainability Series speakers. Talks were themed around “A New Cultural Ethic For Our Planet, Looking To The Future: Climate and Population Pressures on Humans And The Environment.” Teen Ethic: Alex Loznak, Plaintiff in Juliana vs US: Youth Challenge the US government for protection from Climate Change Wildlife Ethic: Liz Bennett, Vice President, Species […]