Why should the Sierra Club become involved in immigration – primarily a social issue?
Mass immigration is a demographic issue with social ramifications. Nearly 60% of our current population growth is due to mass immigration, and according to Census Bureau information, with net zero immigration our population would stabilize in the next 30 years. U.S. immigration and resulting population growth is most certainly an environmental issue. It should also be noted that the Sierra Club is already addressing social and environmental justice issues under its current agenda, and has formed Environmental Justice committees.
