Sierra Club apologizes for founder John Muir’s racist views

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Sierra Club has apologized for the racist views of founder John Muir, the naturalist who helped spawn environmentalism. The Oakland, California-based environmental group said Wednesday that Muir was part of the group’s history perpetuating white supremacy. Executive Director Michael Brune says Muir made racist remarks about Black people and Native Americans, though his views later evolved. Brune says that as Confederate monuments are toppled, it’s time fo