"It's official: Carl Pope announced Friday that he is stepping down from his position as chairman of the Sierra Club to devote most of his time to working with environmental organizations, corporations and organized labor in the 'green economy.'"

"Pope, 66, who served the club for 17 years as executive director, announced his career change in an email to club members on Friday."

Louis Sahagun reports for the Los Angeles Times' Greenspace blog November 18, 2011. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Wilderness Society Cuts Staff, Citing Weak Economy" (Los Angeles Times) [3]

"Sierra Club Leader Will Step Down" (Green/NY Times) [4]