Press Releases

JPMorgan Chase Shareholders Vote on Climate Proposals at Annual Meeting

35% of shareholders call on bank to publish transition plan to align financing with 2030 emissions reduction targets, the highest vote total yet among similar resolutions at big US banks this year

EJ Leaders Flood Comment Period Calling Out FERC For Ignoring Roundtable Concerns By Approving LNG

Over 100 community leaders and grassroots organizations have submitted comments to FERC urging concrete environmental justice action in the midst of recent fossil fuel project approvals

Biden Administration Opens Applications for New ERA to Boost Clean Energy in Rural Communities

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture opened applications for a new grant program for rural electric cooperatives called “New ERA,” designed to promote clean energy, economic development, and job growth in rural areas.

New ERA Program an Opportunity for Dairyland Power to Transition to Clean Energy

La Crosse, WI – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture opened applications for a new grant program for rural electric cooperatives called “New ERA,” designed to promote clean energy, economic development, and job growth in rural areas.

Sierra Club Celebrates Electric School Bus Manufacturer Blue Bird Vote to Join United Steelworkers

WASHINGTON, DC – With Friday’s vote, Blue Bird workers in Fort Valley, Georgia, are now part of the United Steelworkers.

Environmental Groups Request Rehearing of Dept. of Energy’s Approval of Alaska LNG Project

Today, Sierra Club and Earthjustice filed for rehearing of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) decision to grant approval for the exports from the proposed Alaska LNG project, a $38.7 billion fossil-fuel infrastructure plan to export liquified methane gas (LNG). Sierra Club and Earthjustice are also representing Cook Inletkeeper and Center for Biological Diversity in the DOE rehearing request.

Sierra Club Applauds EPA Proposal to Reduce Climate Pollution from Power Plants

Today, President Biden’s EPA proposed tough new federal climate pollution standards for the electric power sector, the nation’s second-largest source of climate-disrupting greenhouse gas pollution.

Sierra Club Statement on White House Permitting Priorities

This morning, the White House released a set of legislative priorities designed to accelerate federal permitting and environmental reviews for infrastructure projects. 

Bad River Band Files to Emergency Shut Down of Line 5

The Bad River Band’s emergency filing seeking to close Enbridge Energy’s dangerous Line 5 pipeline will help protect the Tribe from a catastrophic oil spill as well as the people and wildlife who depend upon the Great Lakes.