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Advocacy Groups Call on EPA to Reconsider Renewable Fuel Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over 80 environmental, public health and justice groups have submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency, challenging their proposed expansion to its Renewable Fuel…

Governor Murphy Announces that New Jersey will Advance Life-Saving Advanced Clean Cars II Standards

New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) is being directed by the governor to begin the stakeholdering process to adopt a cleaner cars program that will reduce toxic vehicle…

Sierra Club Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Ensure Reliable Electric Vehicle Charging & Build Out Nationwide Charging Network

NATIONWIDE - Today, the White House announced a series of actions focused on establishing a robust nationwide electric vehicle charging network. The actions include new and upcoming awards, funding…

Boston Celebrates Arrival of New Electric School Buses to District Fleet, Ushering in Pollution-Free Commutes for Kids

Boston, MA - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu celebrated the arrival of the first two electric school buses to the Boston Public Schools (BPS) fleet, with 18 more to come over the next several weeks, which…

Sierra Club Celebrates Rosa Parks’ Birthday And Movement for Transit Equity

NATIONAL - Tomorrow, in honor of Rosa Parks’ birthday, labor unions, racial justice groups, environmental organizations, transit groups, and disability advocates are joining together to elevate…

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** FEBRUARY 4: TRANSIT EQUITY DAY 2023 NATIONAL LIVESTREAM

VIRTUAL, NATIONWIDE - FEB. 4, 2023 – For the sixth year in a row, in honor of Rosa Parks’ birthday, the Transit Equity Network has joined together transit riders, community organizations, civil…

Department of Transportation Announces $800 Million in Safe Streets Grants For Communities

NATIONWIDE - Today, the US Department of Transportation announced $800 million in grants to fund 510 projects in communities across the country to make both urban and rural neighborhoods safer for…

Dozens of Advocacy Organizations Call on Truck Manufacturers to Leave Deceptive Trade Organization

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, more than two dozen environment, health, and consumer advocacy organizations sent a letter to Truck and Engine Manufacturer Association (EMA) member companies asking them to…

AchiEVe: Advocates Release New Model Policy Toolkit for Accelerating Vehicle Electrification

NATIONWIDE - Today, the Sierra Club, Plug In America, the Electrification Coalition, and Forth released the latest version of AchiEVe: Model Policies to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption, a…

Clean Transportation Advocates Criticize Automakers For Lack of Electric Vehicle Production at Washington Auto Show

Washington D.C. – Yesterday, on the first day of the Washington D.C. Auto Show, auto accountability experts from health, faith and environmental advocacy groups held a press conference in front of…