Press Release: EPA Closes Coal Ash Loopholes, Protecting Communities and Groundwater from Toxic Waste
April 24, 2024
Announced as part of a set of regulations to curb pollution from power plants.
Press Release: Inflation Reduction Act Delivers $156 Million in Solar For All Funds for Georgia
April 22, 2024
The Capital Good Fund, the lead nonprofit for the Georgia BRIGHT Communities Coalition, was awarded about $156 million.
Press Release: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Will Finance Much Needed Climate Initiatives In Georgia
April 5, 2024
The funding will help finance projects for community-scale clean energy projects, energy efficiency upgrades for families, and more.
Press Release: EPA's new vehicle standards will make Georgians healthier
March 22, 2024
These new standards are estimated to eliminate more than 7 billion metric tons of climate pollution and provide significant health benefits to our communities.
Press Release: Sierra Club Georgia Chapter Celebrates as EPA Strengthens Soot Standards
February 13, 2024
Evidence shows exposure to soot pollution increases the risk of asthma, heart attacks, stroke, cancer, and even premature death.
Press Release: Environmental and Social Justice Groups Call on DeKalb County to Follow State Regulations for Water Protection
August 16, 2023
The letter was signed by the South River Watershed Alliance, Georgia Conservation Voters, American Rivers, Georgia Audubon, Georgia Working Families Party, and the Sierra Club Georgia Chapter.
Statement: Response to Atlanta City Council approving millions for public safety training center
June 8, 2023
“The Sierra Club believes everyone has a right to a healthy and safe environment. Despite the City Council’s cowardly vote on Tuesday morning, we will continue to fight.”
G Webber named Sierra Club Georgia Chapter Director
May 23, 2023
In addition to being the youngest Director in the Chapter’s history, Webber is also the first openly queer person to lead the Chapter.
Statement: Response to land disturbance permits issued for training facility in South River Forest
January 31, 2023
Moving the pieces around or pledging more “greenspace” in the project’s footprint does not change the fundamental disagreement over this project.
Statement: The Sierra Club Georgia Chapter stands with those protecting our forests
January 23, 2023
The Sierra Club Georgia Chapter is horrified by the killing of an Atlanta forest defender known as Tortuguita by state police and we continue to rise in solidarity with the movement to protect the Weelaunee Forest.