Sierra Club, Jeremy Jones, Speak Out on Racist Statements Made by John Muir, AKA The ‘Father of National Parks’ The Sierra Club has apologized for racist statements that its founder, naturalist John Muir, made over 100 years ago as the distinguished environmental group addresses its troubled history that, according to The Guardian, “perpetuated white supremacy.” Related: Squaw Valley, CA Considering Discussion With Native American Leaders About Removing Racial Slur From Name The Sierra Club’s executive director said Wednesday it […] SnowBrains | July 31, 2020 5 Comments
Yosemite National Park, CA’s Glaciers Are In Rapid Retreat Below the highest peaks in Yosemite National Park sit the park’s last two remaining glaciers, Lyell and Maclure. Yosemite Glaciers are slowly yet undeniably making a hasty retreat up the steep slopes they have been a part of for hundreds of years. Why should we care? These glaciers are responsible for replenishing the Tuolumne River, a key water source for […] Robin Azer | October 21, 2016 0 Comments
