politics

November 6, 2024

We will be a force of nature and use every tool at our disposal to defend our democracy and critical environmental protections, and continue to build toward the clean energy economy and future we need.

October 1, 2024

JD Vance’s climate denialism is a slap in the face to the communities he claims to represent, who are currently dealing with the devastating impacts of climate-driven extreme weather.

September 10, 2024

Tonight, Vice President Kamala Harris faced convicted felon Donald Trump in the only debate that will be held between the two candidates before the presidential election.

September 5, 2024

Nation’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization will mobilize 20,000 volunteers to send 500,000 letters to swing state voters

July 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, four leading environmental, clean energy and climate organizations — the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, the NRDC Action Fund, the Sierra Club, and Clean Energy for American Action (CE4A Action) — endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President. The Biden-Harris administration has done far more to address the climate crisis and environmental injustice than any administration in our nation’s history.

July 21, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, President Biden announced that he will not seek reelection. President Joe Biden’s decision to step down as the Democratic candidate for president is a bold act of service to his country. It is also just the latest act of patriotism and leadership from one of the most impactful presidents in modern history.

In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Ben Jealous released the following statement:

July 18, 2024

Milwaukee, WI – Tonight, a twice impeached convicted felon with the worst record in history on protecting clean air, clean water, and combating the climate crisis accepted the Republican nomination for president. 

In response, Sierra Club Political Director Sarah Burton released the following statement:

July 18, 2024

Trump Rolled Back Coal Ash Safeguards and Took Millions from Owners of Plant that Challenged New Protections

July 16, 2024

Vance’s Assault on Clean Air Safeguards Come as Southeastern Ohio Plant Kills 240+ Americans Every Year

July 15, 2024

Washington, DC â€“ Today, Donald Trump announced that he has selected fellow climate denier Sen. JD Vance as his running mate in the 2024 election.

April 9, 2024

Washington, DC — Today, the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Ruben Gallego in the race to be the next United States Senator from Arizona, citing Gallego’s record and commitment to climate issues and advancing environmental justice.

March 14, 2024

Reno, NV â€“ Today, the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Steven Horsford for the US House of Representatives for Nevada’s Fourth Congressional District in the 2024 election.