The Quinnehtukqut
November 2026

Right-sizing Commercial Parking Will Help Make Our Waterways Cleaner
Parking lots have long been the bane of nature lovers and environmentalists—and it’s not just the aesthetics of the asphalt or even the ecosystems they replace. Learn more about the staggering amount of space parking lots are taking up in our towns and their detrimental effects.

Connecticut Chapter and Group Executive Committee Elections Coming Soon
Each year, Sierra Club entities across the country elect volunteers to Executive Committees. Our Executive Committees oversee and approve the work of the staff, committees, campaigns, and groups. Your vote is important to us, so please vote on nominees for the Connecticut Chapter, Shoreline Group, and Greater Hartford Group Executive Committees.

An Interview with Dr. Mark Mitchell, Connecticut Environmental and Climate Justice Leader
Hearing from a community leader can be so helpful as we navigate our own activist journeys. We can apply lessons from past accomplishments to current ones. We can shift our perspective in useful ways for the movement. We can reinvigorate our hope for creating a better future when things feel difficult.

Let’s Talk About Climate Change, Part 2: How to Fight Misinformation
There is a lot of misinformation about climate change out there, and it is important to do what you can to bust the myths! Learn more about misinformation and disinformation surrounding the topic of climate change, and get some doable actions to help us change and shape the narrative.

Resisting AI Data Centers in Connecticut
Across the United States, AI data centers are popping up at an alarming pace. They are harming local communities, fueling climate change, and polluting our air and water. We have an opportunity to say no to AI data centers before they come here. But that requires action, and fast


