Learn about the Mountain Valley Pipeline and the Southgate Extension, proposed to run through Alamance county. Find out how to take action opposing this project at Chapel Hill Public Library - room A with dinner from Alfredo's Pizza Villa.

Join us for a viewing and discussion of Water Warriors - the story of a community's successful fight to protect their water from the oil and natural gas industry. Following the film we have a chance to discuss the Mountain Valley Pipeline and the Southgate Extension which is proposed to run through Alamance county. Special guests include Caroline Hansley, an organizer with the Sierra Dirty Fuels Campaign who is working to oppose the pipeline, and Cyrstal Keck, an Occaneech-Saponi citizen. Crystal's tribal lands and heritage are threatened by the pipeline. We’ll be encouraging attendees to submit comments opposing the pipeline. Please RSVP to help us estimate our pizza order and BYORB (bring your own reusable bottle) - water fountain and other drinks for purchase available in the library lobby. Hosted by Sierra Club OCG.

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Join Part II of “A Road to Change,” where attendees will delve into the topics of transportation, climate change, and equity. There will be great speakers on tap to explore how these issues overlap in the realms of health, economics, social justice, and more. Be part of the conversation and help chart an inclusive path towards solutions! Hosted by the Southern Environmental Law Center

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Come learn what we need to do to transform our energy system, create millions of good jobs, and preserve a livable planet for our children. Our speaker, Kathy Kaufman, spent 29 years as an EPA air quality policy analyst and is an advocate for clean energy and energy efficiency.

November 21 from 6-8pm in the Chapel Hill Public Library's Meeting Room A. Sierra Club will provide pizza from Alfredo's Pizza Villa while supplies last - please RSVP to help guide our pizza order. Beverages not provided - please bring your own resuable water bottle or take advantage of the Gray Squirrel Coffee Co. kiosk in the library lobby. This event is hosted by the NC Sierra Club’s Orange-Chatham Group.

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Filmmaker Liz Canning cycled everywhere until she had twins in 2008. Hauling babies via car was not only unsustainable but took the freedom and adventure out of life, and Liz felt trapped. She Googled “family bike” and uncovered a global movement of people replacing cars with cargo bikes: bicycles designed for carrying passengers and heavy loads. Liz set out to learn more, and MOTHERLOAD was born.

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Be part of the global climate strike on Sept. 20th that grew out of the Friday student climate strikes. Join our e-mail list to receive regular updates about this event and other climate action happening the week of September 20-27, including an event on the Halifax Mall in Raleigh from 12:30-2:30pm on September 20. Learn more from NC WARN and 350 Triangle NC.

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• Watch this video featuring Greta Thunberg promoting the Global Climate Strike: VIDEO

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Attend the September 9th Chapel Hill Candidate Forum focused on climate change and all of its impacts on our community, including equity and environmental justice. Hear from local candidates for Mayor and Town Council on these important issues. Learn from host organizations about opportunities to take action at the local level. Host groups and organizations include Sierra Club, NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro, NC WARN, Meeting of the Minds, Habitat for Humanity, Community Empowerment Fund, Clean Air Carolina, and the Bicycle Alliance of Chapel Hill. The forum moderator will be Dr. Louis Rivers, Assistant Professor in the College of Natural Resources at NC State University. Share our Facebook event to invite your friends and neighbors to this important discussion.

Free on-site babysitting offered during the forum. Students welcome and encouraged to attend.

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WEATHER UPDATE: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD TONIGHT - SEE YOU THERE!

Attend the September 5th Carrboro Candidate Forum focused on climate change and all of its impacts on our community, including equity and environmental justice. Hear from local candidates for Mayor and the Board of Alderman on these important issues. Learn from host organizations about opportunities to take action at the local level. Host groups and organizations include Sierra Club, NEXT Chapel Hill-Carrboro, NC WARN, Meeting of the Minds, Habitat for Humanity, Community Empowerment Fund, Clean Air Carolina, and the Carrboro Bike Coalition. The forum moderator will be Dr. Allie Thomas, Professor in the UNC-CH Department of City and Regional Planning. Share our Facebook event to invite your friends and neighbors to this important discussion. Free babysitting provided on-site during the forum.

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All are welcome on this local group bike ride beginning at The Clean Machine in Carrboro. The group will be led from the shop to the Pumpkin Loop and around on the gravel roads in Carolina North Forest at a chill pace for a fun and relaxing start to your week. Learn more from the Carrboro Bicycle Coalition.