New York Awards Fourth Round Of Offshore Wind Projects
NEW YORK -- Today, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded the fourth round of offshore wind power purchase agreements to Empire Wind 1 (Equinor) and…
Cindy Carr is a Deputy Press Secretary for the following Sierra Club campaigns and programs: Democracy Program; Clean Water, Toxic Chemicals, and Climate Resilience Program; International Climate and Policy Campaign.
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Sierra Club Pennsylvania Celebrates New EPA Soot Standards
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its long-awaited National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter (PM2.5) -- commonly known as soot --…
Sierra Club PA Applauds Biden Administration For Pause On New LNG Export Approvals
PENNSYLVANIA -- Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will halt approvals of new liquefied fracked gas exports (LNG) while the agency reviews its criteria for determining…
Sierra Club: Gov. Hochul Must Prioritize Environmental Health, Climate in FY 2025 State Budget
ALBANY, NY -- Today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced her $233 billion FY 2025 budget, which includes a $400 million Environmental Protection Fund, a $250 million clean water infrastructure…
NY Public Service Commission Declines To Approve National Fuel Gas 20-Year Plan, Defers Ruling on Many Critical Issues
ALBANY, NY -- Today, the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) declined to approve the 20-year long-term gas plan from National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation of Western New York (…
Sierra Club PA Applauds New EPA Methane Rule
Washington, DC -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final Clean Air Act protections against methane and other harmful pollution from the oil and gas industry, a…
Sierra Club Joins Allies To Appeal PA Court’s Ruling on RGGI
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Today, the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter joined with PennFuture, Clean Air Council, and Environmental Defense Fund to file appeals to the Commonwealth Court’s ruling earlier…
Delaware Becomes 12th State to Adopt Clean Car Standards to Improve Public Health, Address Climate Change
Dover, DE – Delaware has joined eleven other states that have adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule to become a leader in clean transportation. Regulators announced today that…
Sierra Club Praises Gov. Shapiro for Appeal of RGGI Rule
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Today, Governor Shapiro announced that he will be appealing a recent lower court decision that blocked the Commonwealth’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse…
ADVISORY: Premiere Screening of Philadelphia Building Justice Documentary
PHILADELPHIA -- This Wednesday, please join us for the premiere of the documentary, “What Needs To Be Done: Six Stories Of Built To Last,” which showcases the interviews of six Hunting Park…