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We are leading advocates for climate action and healthy communities in the District. Join us! ⚡️🚇🔋🚴♻️🌎🌱 @sierraclub Bluesky: @sierraclubdc.bsky.social
District of Columbia
Joined April 2009
RT @BeyondGasDC: Thank you @CMWendellFelder for meeting with us & committing to push your colleagues on restoring SETF funding that will he….
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Mayor Bowser is spending more than $1 billion in taxpayer money to help billionaires build stadiums while trying to cut essential programs that everyday DC residents rely on. At yesterday’s Green Budget Day of Action, we fought back. Watch WUSA9s coverage:.
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Advocates are warning that the cuts to the department charged with energy and environmental issues will have real-life impacts on DC residents.
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RT @CCANActionFund: 🌱 Today many advocates rallied for #GreenBudgetDayofAction, urging DC Council to reject Bowser’s budget cuts to climate….
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On Monday 6/16 tell the DC Council: We can't afford budget cuts that undermine housing affordability, pollute our air and devastate our climate.
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Join us for the DC Green Budget Day of Action on June 16th! Organizations and residents from across the District are gathering at 8am on June 16th at the John A Wilson building, calling on the DC...
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Get your DC budget questions answered: come to our virtual Budget Briefing on Thursday 6/5, 7pm to learn how to take action for a green budget!
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Come learn about the Mayor's budget FY26 proposal and the cuts to climate programs.
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.@mayorbowser cut at least $186 million from climate and environment programs. We're fighting back! Join us Thursday 6/5 at 7pm on Zoom for a deep dive into the DC budget.
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Come learn about the Mayor's budget FY26 proposal and the cuts to climate programs.
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We're now also posting on bluesky! Follow us there 👋😁
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.@washingtongas wants to impose a 12% rate hike all to boost its profits and pour more $$ into replacing outdated methane gas pipes. Yet the message from D.C. residents to @DC_PSC is clear: we’re fed up with high bills for fossil fuels.
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DC has money for climate, but only if we fight for it!💰💚 Learn how you can make an impact on the DC budget at our upcoming Chapter Assembly, May 4th, 2:30-4:30pm.
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Just months after getting hit with a 5% rate hike on their electric bills, DC residents could see their gas bills rise as much as 12%. All because @DC_PSC is letting for-profit utilities raise costs without any checks. Read more from @markrodeffer:
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DC residents don’t just face high housing costs: utility companies, too, keep raising costs to consumers, with little to show for in terms of helping DC meet its climate commitments. Residents can...
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RT @ggwash: Opinion: DC utility companies keep raising costs to consumers, with little to show for in terms of environmental benefits. Resi….
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DC residents don’t just face high housing costs: utility companies, too, keep raising costs to consumers, with little to show for in terms of helping DC meet its climate commitments. Residents can...
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There are Bottle Bills in 10 U.S. states and they are proven to:.✔️Increase recycling rates♻️.✔️Reduce litter and pollution🗑️.✔️Create more jobs🌲.✔️Help residents earn extra money💰. D.C. needs a Bottle Bill NOW! You🫵can help too! Join the campaign at .
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3RC for DC is a Washington, DC coalition advocating for a bottle bill in DC to reduce litter, cut trash costs, and give people cash back without raising prices.
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Help pass a DC Bottle Bill to increase recycling rates, reduce litter, create a healthier city, and make some extra 💰!. 🚨States with Bottle Bills are VERY Successful!🚨.Beverage Container Recycling Rates:.✅ Oregon 87%.✅ Michigan 73%.✅ Maine 77%.❌ D.C. 24% (No Bottle Bill!).
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Hi! I'm Katherine, a high schooler in DC in the Climate Leaders fellowship at the Sierra Club DC Chapter. I'm taking over their social media to talk to you about the proposed DC bottle bill and show you how effective it is in other US states! Learn more:
3rcfordc.org
3RC for DC is a Washington, DC coalition advocating for a bottle bill in DC to reduce litter, cut trash costs, and give people cash back without raising prices.
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Maryland Public Service Commission rules Washington Gas misled customers about the truth of methane gas’ environmental impacts. This is a big win for #UtilityAccountability and protecting customers. We demand the same accountability in DC!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 21, 2025Contact: [email protected], (240) 424-0976
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Composting in DC just got a lot easier! 🥦🥕♻️🍌🥑30+ food waste smart bins are now all over the District, available 24/7! Keypad access code is 2025# for all bins. Map & more info:
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District residents now have multiple options for dropping off their food waste for composting in all eight wards: Staffed Drop-off Locations and Food Waste Smart Bins.
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The Sierra Club DC Chapter applauds @EleanorNorton for her tireless efforts to protect the rights of DC residents and fight Congressional overreach and meddling in DC's local affairs. We also thank our DC Council leaders for their work in halting this attack. #HandsOffDC.
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“Trump and Congressional Republicans need to keep their hands off DC. We call on Congress to oppose this undemocratic spending bill and any efforts to violate the rights and freedoms of the hardworking people of the District of Columbia.”. Statement:
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Misguided and lawless spending bill introduced by House Republicans would gut DC budgets and undermine Home Rule and the rights of DC to govern itself.
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In response to this dangerous action, Eliza Cava, Conservation Chair @ Sierra Club DC Chapter, stated:. “This lawless power grab by Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress is the latest in an escalating series of attacks on the District of Columbia and its right to self-govern.".
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According to the Washington Post, in reverting to 2024 funding levels, the DC police department’s budget would be cut by $67 million, while DC schools would face $359 million in cuts, and the DC Department of Human Services budget would be slashed by more than $28 million.
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