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Michael Brune

Michael Brune

What We Want for the Next Generation

One proposal that gives me hope for all our kids’ futures is the Civilian Climate Corps.

Jul 8, 2021

A group of people plants a tree.

Jul 8, 2021

Michael Brune

Why the Sierra Club Supports Reparations

Black liberation is essential to solving the climate crisis, and that liberation is impossible without reparations.

Jun 23, 2021

A protestor at a Black Lives Matter rally holds up a sign that reads, “Black Lives Matter.”

Jun 23, 2021

Michael Brune

Line 3 Tests Biden’s Commitments on Climate Change and Indigenous Communities

President Biden can and must prioritize his commitments to Native people and climate and environmental justice over Big Oil.

Jun 21, 2021

People stand behind a banner reading “Honor the Treaties” at a protest against Line 3.

Jun 21, 2021

Michael Brune

Can Biden Break Big Banks’ Bond With Fossil Fuels?

Big banks’ reckless investments in dirty energy leave the rest of us exposed to the consequences of their actions.

Jun 9, 2021

A woman holds up a sign that reads, “Divest from Fossil Fuels.”

Jun 9, 2021

Michael Brune

Ford’s Iconic Pick-Ups Are Going Electric. Here’s What that Means for America.

As a quintessential American automaker, Ford’s investments in electric vehicles could spark a major shift in public perception.

May 24, 2021

Biden speaks to Ford workers in front of a banner that reads, “A Future Made In America.”

May 24, 2021

Michael Brune

Why We’re Calling to Eliminate the Filibuster

If we want a more just and sustainable future, it’s got to go.

May 17, 2021

A flag flies outside the US Capitol.

May 17, 2021

Michael Brune

Building Back Better Starts Right Now

We need large-scale, transformational investments to address the multiple crises this country faces.

Apr 20, 2021

Building Back Better Starts Right Now

Apr 20, 2021

Michael Brune
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The Shadow

We’re Not Done Fighting for California’s Frontline Communities

Join us in demanding that California legislators follow suit, and put health and safety before fossil fuel industry profits.

Mar 26, 2021

Two union members stand in front of an oil pump and a bright-yellow sign that says “END.”

Mar 26, 2021

Michael Brune
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Age of Awareness

elThe Fracking Industry Has Another Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Steadfast, united opposition from communities and environmental organizations is having a powerful impact on the fracked gas industry.

Mar 11, 2021

elThe Fracking Industry Has Another Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Mar 11, 2021

Michael Brune
in
The Shadow

The Texas Blackouts Show We Need An Energy System That Puts People First

Investing in a clean energy grid might seem expensive. But it’s nothing compared to the cost of failing to address the climate crisis.

Feb 26, 2021

Texans line up outside a grocery store during the winter storm that knocked power offline.

Feb 26, 2021

Michael Brune

Michael Brune

Dad, husband, executive director of the @sierraclub, writer, Jersey Shore native, Little League coach, #Yankees fan, climate hawk. Optimist. Love the Bay Area.

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