Washington, D.C. — Leading environmental and other civil society organizations submitted joint comments to the Office of U.S. Trade Representative today on critical minerals supply chain standards needed to advance shared climate and sustainable development goals. The submission was made as part of an official request for comments on “Promoting Supply Chain Resilience,” including for components of “electric vehicle and large-scale energy storage batteries.”
Washington, DC – CHIPS Communities United (CCU), a coalition of labor unions, environmental organizations, and community groups, today urged the Commerce Department to follow up on the expectations outlined by the White House and make sure the $6.14 billion CHIPS Act award to Micron benefits communit
Introduced today in the US House of Representatives, Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Rep. Garret Graves’ (R-LA) bipartisan bill aims to improve the transparency and reporting mechanisms within the advanced energy technology sector, developing a cleaner and more accountable critical mineral supply chain.
WASHINGTON, DC — Last week, environmental and allied organizations announced public support for the finalization of the proposed Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule and Sustainable Products Procurement Rule.
Syracuse, NY– Sierra Club, along with labor unions, social justice organizations, and community groups organizing with the CHIPS Communities United coalition, is urging Micron, a designated recipient of $6.14 billion in public funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce, to follow through with the commitments to labor, sustainability, and initial community benefits outlined in the preliminary agreement.
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the details of 35 projects across 20 states that received a total of $1.93 billion in allocations of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit (48C). The companies behind these projects committed to invest many billions more in order to qualify.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a bold move towards combating climate change on the international stage, the White House announced the establishment of a new task force dedicated to promoting trade in climate-friendly goods.
Washington, DC – CHIPS Communities United (CCU) is urging Samsung, as a selected recipient of $6.4 billion in public funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce, to follow through on their pledged commitment for responsible labor, environmental, and community practices. CCU, a coalition of labor unions, environmental organizations, and community groups, advocates a fair, equitable, and sustainable implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act.
Washington, DC – Sierra Club, along with labor unions, environmental organizations, and community groups organizing under the CHIPS Communities United coalition, is urging Samsung, a designated recipient of $6.4 billion in public funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce, to legally commit to labor, environmental sustainability, and community welfare promises.
Washington, DC – On Monday, climate and public health experts convened for a panel at the National Press Club to explore the overlooked consequences of the U.S. Steel sale. Ahead of today’s visit from Japanese Prime Minister Kishida and the U.S. Steel shareholder vote and “people’s vote” on Friday, April 12, the panel explored the climate and health effects of U.S. Steel’s operations and pending sale.
Washington, DC – Today, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), was announced as a selected recipient of $6.6 billion in public funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Sierra Club joins advocates demanding TSMC follow responsible labor, environmental, and community practices in alignment with a fair, equitable, and sustainable implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — CHIPS Communities United (CCU) is urging Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), which has been awarded $6.6 billion in public funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce, to follow responsible labor, environmental, and community practices. CCU – a coalition of labor unions, environmental organizations, and community groups – advocates for a fair, equitable, and sustainable implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act.