10 de mayo de 2022
El Sierra Club aplaude la inversiĂłn del Servicio Nacional de Parques de $61 millones en cruciales parques y espacios verdes urbanos en 26 ciudades de todo el paĂs.
Press Releases
May 9, 2022
This afternoon, the US Army Corps of Engineers will hold the first of six virtual public meetings to hear testimony on its review of Nationwide Permit 12, a blanket permit which allows fossil fuel pipelines to receive approval without public notice, environmental review, or opportunity for any public involvement.
May 10, 2022
Boston, MA – On Monday, Mayor Wu announced two new programs to increase access to renewable energy and energy efficiency in East Boston, an environmental justice neighborhood facing some of the highest levels of industrial pollution in the region.
May 9, 2022
People across the country concerned for their environment and health, including many in Texas, testified at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s public hearing regarding the federal agency’s proposal to “bump up” the ozone pollution nonattainment designations for the current ozone standard from marginal to moderate across the country, which includes the greater Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) areas
May 9, 2022
The National Park Service’s invested $61 million in critical urban parks and green space projects in 26 cities across the country. The grants were awarded through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program. $61 million is the most funding ever awarded through the ORLP program. The projects supported include the construction of new parks, the rehabilitation of riverfronts, and the construction of downtown greenways and multi-use trails.
May 5, 2022
SANTA FE, NM - Today, the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board and the City of Albuquerque - Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board unanimously voted to adopt clean cars rules after public hearings on May 4 and 5. Adoption of the rules follows a robust stakeholder engagement process over the past year.
May 5, 2022
The Sierra Club and Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas joined local environmental group SaveRGV in suing the Texas General Land Office, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, and Cameron County for closing Boca Chica Beach for SpaceX operations. Restricting access to a public beach, as the defendants have done, violates the Texas Constitution.
May 5, 2022
Nation’s Largest Grassroots Conservation Organization Praises Cortez Masto’s Strong Work Protecting the Environment and Public Health
Las Vegas, NV -- Today, the Sierra Club announced their endorsement of Nevada’s Catherine Cortez Masto for U.S. Senate. The Sierra Club endorsed Cortez Masto in her 2016 campaign as well.
May 5, 2022
Las Vegas, NV -- Today, the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Dina Titus for Congress in Nevada’s 1st Congressional District.
May 5, 2022
Washington, D.C. - Today, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) announced the appointment of Dr. Jalonne L. White-Newsome to be CEQ’s Senior Director for Environmental Justice. In this historic role, Dr. White-Newsome will advise Chair Mallory on environmental justice policy and help advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s bold and historic commitment to leverage the force of the full federal government in advancing environmental justice.