Press Releases

COP 27: UN High-Level Expert Group Calls Fossil Fuel Expansion Incompatible with Net Zero

Sierra Club calls on global financial institutions to align their net-zero plans with new UN guidance

Sierra Club Announces Joanne Spalding as Environmental Law Program Director

WASHINGTON, DC - Joanne Spalding is the Sierra Club’s new Environmental Law Program Director.  In this role, Spalding will lead the Sierra Club’s team of 66 ELP staffers, working in close and strategic collaboration with other departments to advance campaign goals for clean air, clean water, and healthier communities. 

As Nations Gather for COP27, White House Announces Roadmap For Nature-Based Solutions to the Climate Crisis

Today, coinciding with the third day of COP27, the White House released two reports on advancing nature-based solutions to address climate change. The first is the Nature-Based Solutions Roadmap, which outlines recommendations for America to employ nature-based solutions in addressing the climate crisis, nature loss, and inequity. In addition to the Roadmap, the Administration released The Nature-Based Solutions Resource Guide: Compendium of Federal Examples, Guidance, Resource Documents, Tools and Technical Assistance, a companion resource guide with examples of nature-based solutions the Biden Administration has already implemented.  

Declaración del Sierra Club sobre el Comienzo de COP27

Al comienzo de las Negociaciones Climáticas de las Naciones Unidas (COP27), miles de asistentes de todo el globo se reúnen en esta localidad egipcia para actuar climáticamente y deliberar.

Sierra Club Statement On The Start Of COP27

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT -- As the annual United Nations Climate Negotiations (COP27) begin in Sharm El-Sheikh, thousands of attendees from across the globe are convening for climate action and discussions.

Washington State will build new homes with heat pumps to cut energy costs and climate pollution, protect health

OLYMPIA, WA—The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) voted today to adopt new statewide residential building codes that will drive the transition to safe and healthy homes that run on low-cost, 100% clean electricity

Sierra Club Demands Urgent Action on EPA Clean Trucks Regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reuters reported yesterday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will wait until late next year to finalize standards for heavy-duty trucks that environmental and public health advocates have been pushing to strengthen since they were first proposed in March.

IPUC Hears Six Hours of Testimony Against Idaho Power's Rooftop Solar Study

BOISE, ID — Last night, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) held the last of three public hearings across the state on Idaho Power’s recently-released study on the value of excess rooftop solar power, which indicated the monopoly may cut compensation rates to local solar owners by over 60 percent. Over 750 public comments have been submitted ahead of today’s November 4th deadline, the overwhelmingly majority of which oppose Idaho Power’s solar study.

Boat Parade of Gulf Shrimpers and Community Leaders Sent Message To Fracked Gas Executives: No More Sacrifice Zones!

frontline leaders and shrimpers from across the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast joined a flotilla of pontoon and shrimp boats on Prien Lake in Lake Charles, to call for an end to the reckless LNG expansion that is polluting their neighborhoods and waters. The groups gathered on the Calcasieu River in front of the Golden Nugget as the biggest fracked gas corporations in the world entered the casino for the Americas LNG and Gas Summit and Exhibition.

Advocates Host Press Conference Ahead of We Energies’ Rate Case Hearing

Milwaukee, WI – Today the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold two public hearings regarding We Energies’ request for a massive increase in its electricity and gas rates. PSC approval is required for We Energie’ proposed rate increases to take effect.