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New Biden Plan for “Energy Communities” Invests Billions in Revitalization and Clean Energy Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Biden administration released additional details surrounding a variety of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) programs designed to create family-sustaining manufacturing jobs…

Nearly 600,000 Call for Strong Soot Standards in Public Comments to EPA

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A coalition of environmental, public health, and community groups submitted nearly 600,000 public comments to EPA in support of strong national ambient air quality standards for…

Thousands Urge EPA to Close Unlawful Polluter Loopholes

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, environmental justice and public health advocates from Illinois, New Jersey, and Texas will deliver over 7,000 public comments to EPA urging the agency to eliminate all…

EPA Addresses Cross-State Air Pollution in Final Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EPA is taking action to reduce harmful smog pollution today by finalizing the agency’s Good Neighbor Plan for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard. The new federal…

Biden Uplifts New ERA Program Supporting Rural Economic Development, Clean Energy

NASHVILLE, TENN. â€“ This week, President Biden outlined the path forward for a $9.7 billion competitive grant program called “Empowering Rural America”–or the “New ERA” program–designed to bring…

Sierra Club Applauds EPA Proposal to Reduce Toxic Water Pollution from Coal Plants

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, EPA announced a new proposal to strengthen water pollution safeguards and protect communities from toxic wastewater discharged by coal-fired power plants. The proposed…

New Report Investigates Deadly Coal Plant Pollution and Life-Saving Solutions

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A report released by the Sierra Club today reveals soot pollution from coal-fired power plants causes 3,800 premature deaths every year, with just 10 percent of coal plants…

Sierra Club Members to Show Support for Strong Soot Standards in EPA Public Hearings

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, EPA is holding public hearings on the Agency’s proposed air quality standard for particulate matter, also known as soot. During the hearings, which start today and will…

EPA Restores Critical Protections Against Mercury and Air Toxics

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, EPA confirmed that it is “appropriate and necessary” under the Clean Air Act to regulate mercury and other hazardous air pollution from power plants, reversing a 2020…

EPA Moves to Close Unlawful Loopholes Allowing Unchecked Air Pollution Emissions in Several States

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, EPA proposed to eliminate loopholes in state plans during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) in Iowa, North Carolina, and Texas that allow harmful…