Missouri E-Sierran
October-December 2010
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Sierra Club Endorses Robin Carnahan for U.S Senate
By John Hickey, Missouri Chapter Political Chair
On Tuesday, November 2nd, Missouri voters will elect a new U.S. Senator, to replace Sen. Kit Bond, who is retiring. After a careful examination of the candidates' record, as well as a face-to-face interview, the Sierra Club is endorsing Democrat Robin Carnahan in this election. Read More
"Family Planning for the World"
By Patty Brown, Population and Consumption Committee Chair, Thomas Hart Benton Group
Population Day is a time to reflect on how humans have so successfully reproduced that only half of the world total of 6.8 billion poeple is sustainable. People understand deer being endangered by their own excessive numbers, but they don't want to think about this with humans. Read More
Peace and Environmental Activists Block Ground-Clearing for New Nuke Parts Plant
By Jane Stoever, freelance writer in KC and an activist with PeaceWorks-- KC
"Stop building for nuclear war" proclaimed a banner activists held aloft as they marched toward one of about 20 Caterpillars and earth-movers clearing farmland for a nuclear weapons parts plant in Kansas City, Misssouri. Read More
Members Screen Legislative Candidates
By John Hickey, Missouri Political Chair
Sierra Club members across the state have sat down with candidates running for seats in the State House and State Senate. These face-to-face interviews are a key part of our endorsement process, which also includes a written questionnaire, as well as a review of the candidate's voting record (in the case of incumbents). Read More
Sierra Club Endorsements for Nov. 2, 2010
Please take this list with you to the polls and support the Sierra Club candidates! Check the chapter website for the most up to date list of endorsed candidates. Read More
Help Protect a Small Ozark Gem - The Hellbender Salamander
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has proposed to list the Ozark Hellbender Salamander as an Endangered Species under the Endangered Species Act. This would be a very important step to help this unique species native to Missouri. Please send your comments to them in support of this action by November 8. Read More
Storms of My Grandchildren
Book Review by David Mitchell, Missouri Chapter ExCom
James Hansen is the NASA scientist who so famously testified to Congress in the late 1980s, sounding the alarm about the dangers of global warming. In "Storms of My Grandchildren," his first book, Mr. Hansen uses his position as a preeminent NASA climate scientist to attempt to educate the public about the dangers of global warming. Read More
A Note from the Chapter Chair
By Jim Turner, Missouri Chapter Chair
"To every thing . . . there is a season, turn, turn, turn . . . " When opportunities arise, we must turn to our work, and gain advantage! Several developments in the Sierra club are helping Chapters to climb to a new plateau of effectiveness. Read More
Missouri Chapter Executive Committee Elections
By Carolina Pufalt
There are many ways to participate in the Sierra club. One is to serve as a chapter or group officer. Read More
Looking for Train Aficionados!
Sierra Club's national Green Transportation campaign is initiating a study of frieght transportation. Rails will be one focus of this study. We are looking for members to add their expertise and ideas. If you know something about our rail system and rail industry, and are willing to lend a voice, please contact Missouri Chapter Transportation Chair Ginger Harris, at gngr8s@gmail.com or leave a message at our chapter office, 314-644-1011 or 800-628-5333. Thank you!
Sierra Club Outings
Find Out About Outings in Your Area - Click on the link to your group:
Eastern Missouri Group
Osage Group (Central Missouri)
Thomas Hart Benton Group (Western Missouri)
White River Group (Southwestern Missouri)