Sierra Club Hoosiers

We're excited to announce our new Chapter Director, Robyn Skuya-Boss! Robyn has a steadfast commitment to building collaborative communities: “It takes a strong connected community to be good stewards of our human-built & natural worlds.” Press release: sc.org/HC-director

Today, we released a guide called Demanding Better that details how stakeholders can make sure that our grid is both reliable and clean as demand increases from emerging technologies. #energytwitter sierraclub.org/demanding-bett…

Did you know that protecting mature and old-growth forests also protects our health? According to the book “Forest Bathing” by Dr. Qing Li, spending time in forests can: ✔️ Lower stress ✔️ Improve cardiovascular and metabolic health ✔️ Lower blood-sugar levels ✔️ Lift depression ✔️ Improve pain thresholds ✔️ Boost the immune system ✔️ Increase anticancer protein production ✔️ Help you lose weight

Join us August 21st and 22nd as we work to create a State Water Plan. Water Summit participants have the unique opportunity to join @FoWhiteRiver for a “River School” float the morning of Friday, August 23 for $50. bit.ly/watersummit2024

THANK YOU for advocating for Hoosiers’ health, affordability and environment in a letter to Indiana regulators opposing Duke’s Rate Case. We encourage everyone to oppose the case by July 5, 2024!

SCOTUS just gave polluters and the states that fail to regulate them a pass to threaten our clean air. As we prepare for a summer that could be one of the worst smog seasons on record, this is a devastating outcome for public health and our communities. bit.ly/3zwveJm

TONIGHT! #dukeistheworst

Duke electric customers: Say NO to higher bills and MORE pollution this Thursday at the Public Hearing in Bloomington! #dukeistheworst more info: sc.org/dukebloomington bloomingtonian.com/2024/06/14/blo…

Today, on Juneteenth, ask @POTUS to designate two new national monuments to honor our country's true history and diversity. bit.ly/3xl9TSF #MonumentsforAll #SpringfieldRaceRiot #BlackWallStreet #HistoricGreenwood #TulsaRaceMassacre

Learn more at bit.ly/INSolarForAll24

BREAKING NEWS: A coalition of Indiana nonprofits has been awarded over $117 million in Solar For All funding by the @EPA thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. This funding will expand access to clean energy and lower costs for families and communities.

Volunteer in-person with the Hoosier Chapter on Thursday, April 25th from 6-8:30pm EST. Training provided. We need your help in securing a co-sponsor from Sen. Young (R-IN) to push S.2990 forward! Registration at sc.org/hcevents

“Regulators at the IURC can’t keep allowing Duke to put our money into polluting resources; we need to see investments in clean energy that benefit our communities,” said Robyn Skuya-Boss @HoosierChapter dailyjournal.net/2024/04/12/duk…

We're so excited to be partnering with Queer Indiana for this hike on Saturday! For more information and to register visit sc.org/hcevents

Duke Energy Indiana is the largest utility in the state, and the furthest behind on moving away from fossil fuels; and it’s costing customers. Join us this Monday to hear from leaders about how you can take action! RSVP at sc.org/24launch

Have you been a @SierraClub member since January 31, 2023? If so, you are eligible to vote in the Board of Directors election. There is still time to vote online! Visit sierraclub.org/board/election for more information and cast your ballot by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on April 24th.

Duke Energy’s greed knows no bounds! Duke has dumped customers money into failing coal plants, and made virtually zero progress towards renewable energy. #RepowerIndiana Read more: sierraclub.org/press-releases…

Join the 2024 virtual campaign launch to move Duke Energy away from coal with @SierraClub! Join @INBeyondCoal and other leaders about how we can move towards a clean energy future. Monday, April 15 7:00 - 8:30 PM EST Via Zoom RSVP tinyurl.com/24BCsignup

Our former Chapter Director Amanda Shepherd (now in a role at national Sierra Club) is interviewed in this new book from local Hoosier author, @Diana_Ensign 💚🌳

@EcoIndiana @IndianaChanges Thank you for attending! We’re very glad you enjoyed it 💚🌸

Action alert 🔔 Happening this Thursday! Speak out at the Environmental Protection Agency (@EPA) public meeting. Tell the EPA to take action on NIPSCO’s coal ash contamination in the Town of Pines, and help us fight for clean air, water, and soil for our neighbors!⬇️