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The Massachusetts Chapter is active on a myriad of issues statewide. Follow the links below to learn more about the work our staff and volunteers are doing to protect the air, land, and water upon which we all depend. Visit the Conservation Home Page for more information, or follow the quick links below for issues of interest to you.

Politics, Elections, and Endorsements

The Sierra Club actively works to endorse and promote pro-environment candidates. To learn more about our political program and view our endorsements, visit our Politics section.

Energy

• alternative energy
• energy conservation
• global warming

Sprawl and Transportation

• Silver Line
• North–South Rail Link
• Airport Expansion
• MBTA Fare Increase

Recycling and Municipal Solid Waste

• Zero Waste - A design principle and planning approach for the environmental management of resources. It aims to prevent waste by design rather than manage it after the fact. The Sierra Club's Zero Waste policy addresses not only the quantity of waste we generate, but also its toxicity, its contribution to climate change, and the important links between waste reduction and corporate responsibility.
• Bottle Bill Update - We're working to extend our state's most effective recycling program to inlcude water, sports drinks, flavored teas, and other on-the-go beverages.

Public Lands and Open Space

• Public Lands Protection Act
• Public Input Bill
• Old Growth Forest Bill
• Mt. Wachusett State Reservation
• Parks - and our proposed Parks Protection Package legislation

Marine and Coastal Habitat

• Northern Right Whale

Legislative Action

As the federal government retreats further every day from our nation's environmental laws, actions at the state and local level are increasingly important to protect the health and safety of our families. Visit our Legislative Action home page to learn more about the issues we are working on in the state house.