The environmental group gave up its singular focus on climate change for a broader agenda. The ensuing internal strife left it weakened as it takes on the Trump administration.
The environmental group gave up its singular focus on climate change for a broader agenda. The ensuing internal strife left it weakened as it takes on the Trump administration.
Another recent Sierra Club example, is the Sierra Club opposed new renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico because it would require developing “ecologically sensitive areas and land with high agricultural value.”
Once again, valid enough. However, now instead of some renewable power generation in Puerto Rico, the Sierra Club stopped progress on an energy transition project. Puerto Rico is sitting around 87% of power generation coming from fossil fuels.
What’s better for the environment of Puerto Rico in the long run?
They continue to lose sight of the forest for the trees.
Also the Sierra Club, an organization that exists “To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth” shouldn’t be lobbying in labor rights issues. It muddies their actual goals.
All of their members can, and should, organize for those causes, but the larger organization and local chapters themselves shouldn’t.
Focus on the goal not the noise. Build bridges where and when you can. Someone doesn’t have to be “all-in” to be an ally.
/rant
I just so want causes like theirs to succeed. But to succeed you need to play to win.