November 19, 2018
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Energy has admitted in recent filings that most of its coal ash pits in North Carolina are close to or in contact with local groundwater.
Press Releases
November 19, 2018
Today, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) voted to reject motions to reconsider its approval of Enbridge’s proposed Line 3 tar sands pipeline.
November 18, 2018
[WASHINGTON, DC] -- Over the weekend, Donald Trump visited communities in California that were severely damaged by wildfire. Trump’s visit comes among reports of 80 dead, more than 1,000 missing, and thousands of homes and businesses destroyed.
November 16, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 196-180 to pass the “Manage our Wolves Act,” (H.R. 6784) which legislatively eliminates Endangered Species Act protections for the majority of gray wolves throughout the continental United States.
In response, Jordan Giaconia, Sierra Club federal policy associate released the following statement:
November 16, 2018
Today, Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) voted unanimously to adopt the Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Program standards for cars and trucks. Vehicle emissions are among the largest contributors to carbon pollution in Colorado and contribute to the smog and air toxins that threaten public health. The new LEV standards will reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from cars that threaten our health and economy, help Coloradans breathe easier, and help families save money at the pump.
November 16, 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Donald Trump announced he is nominating Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to head the EPA. This nomination will need to be confirmed by the Senate. In his first 100 days as Acting EPA Administrator, Andrew Wheeler took action to harm public health and the environment on average every three days.
November 16, 2018
LITTLE ROCK, AR. - Today, Sierra Club and National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) announced an agreement with Entergy Arkansas that will end the use of coal at the White Bluff and Independence coal plants, retire the Lake Catherine gas plant, and increase renewable energy jobs in the state of Arkansas.
November 15, 2018
Today, a coalition of groups filed a federal lawsuit against mining company Republic Energy seeking to halt unlawful coal mining activities in Raleigh County, W.V. Republic Energy is mining one of the only remaining intact ridgelines on the heavily mined Coal River Mountain without a valid mine permit designed to protect water, air, and land on the mountain.
November 15, 2018
Save RGV from LNG, Sierra Club and the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas join together in protest of proposed LNG terminals and pipeline
November 15, 2018
Gov. Ralph Northam reportedly informed two members of the State Air Pollution Control Board that they would soon be replaced