Jonathon Berman, jonathon.berman@sierraclub.org
Washington, DC – Tonight, President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address.
In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Ben Jealous released the following statement:
“President Biden is absolutely right: he and Congress must finish the job.
“Just over two years ago, the Sierra Club and the broader environmental and progressive community created the opportunity for bold and necessary action on climate, for protecting our clean air and water, and for leveling the playing field for each and every one of us. And listening to President Biden this evening, everyone was reminded of the historic progress made to grow a greener economy and reduce the effect of climate change in ways that ensure greater racial and economic justice and can lead to a safer, more livable planet.
“But the job is not finished, and neither President Biden nor Congress can rest on their laurels.
“The Sierra Club’s millions of members and supporters are committed to finishing the job on climate action, on environmental justice, and protecting wildlife and wild places. We’re committed to finishing the job so no person, no family, and no community continues to be besieged by the clutch of poverty. And we’re committed to finishing the job to ensure a livable planet and a healthy future for each and every one of us. We all share this responsibility, and the Sierra Club and our movement will continue to use every tool at our disposal to ensure President Biden and Congress use all of theirs to finish the job.”
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with millions of members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.