The reliability, validity, and trust of this website, https://www.sierraclub.org/home, is generally acceptable, but not for research purposes. The web address ending with ".org," indicates that it is a legitimate organization. Furthermore, there are 3.5 million members of the organization. However, it is politically charged. The organization first requests a donation upon visiting the website in order to "Fight Back," and "Protect America from Trump." Though the website is biased, it mainly focuses on the environmental status of the Earth and how to protect it. Still, the political language could suggest that certain pieces of information may be presented in a way that would alter our understanding of the science. It is confirmed in the terms and conditions that the money that is donated are not tax deductable, therefore all funds that are donated are directly used to benefit the "cause." On the surface, this is lobbying for advocacy. However, they do state that " The Sierra Club offers competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience plus excellent benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan." Thus, it is unclear where the donations go to supporting because the organization is supposedly "non-profit."
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