Press Releases

Coalition Lays Out Roadmap for Protecting 30 Percent of U.S. Lands and Waters

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A coalition of hundreds of environmental groups, nonprofits, and social betterment organizations have unveiled new recommendations for advancing the biggest conservation goal in American history.

Save Remington Woods: Local Advocates Deliver 2,300 Signed Petitions to Corteva

BRIDGEPORT, CT. – Today, local community members, climate activists, and elected officials gathered to show love for Remington Woods, an urban forest in Fairfield County. Over 2,300 people have signed a Sierra Club Connecticut petition supporting protections for the much-loved nature site right in the heart of Bridgeport.

Sierra Club-Endorsed Tom Suozzi Victorious in NY-03 Special Election

Washington, DC –  Tom Suozzi has been re-elected to the U.S. House, winning last night’s special election to represent the people of New York’s Third Congressional District. Sierra Club endorsed Suozzi and our local group leaders actively mobilized Sierra Club members in this critical race.

Groups Call on Colorado PUC To Reconsider Xcel Decision

Denver, CO - NRDC and Sierra Club formally submitted a request for reconsideration to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on their December approval of an alternative Xcel Energy resource portfolio.

Bill to Expand LNG Exports Prioritizes Fossil Fuel Handouts Over People

Today, Republicans in the US House of Representatives advanced H.R. 7176 out of the rules committee in an attempt to accelerate the expansion of liquefied methane gas exports, known as LNG. This bill would strip away the ability of the Department of Energy (DOE) to use established criteria to determine whether gas exports are in the public interest.

Virginia Takes Bold Step Toward Clean Transportation Future with Adoption of Advanced Clean Cars II Rule

Today, Virginia’s adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) II Rule was published. This rule, which becomes legally effective on March 13, 2024, requires auto manufacturers to ensure that every new light-duty car sold in the Commonwealth is a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) by 2035.

Environmental Groups, SCAQMD Reach Settlement to Adopt Rule that Could Financially Penalize Major Polluters

LOS ANGELES — In a major win for polluter accountability, a legal settlement announced today will require the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to adopt a rule that could fine polluters for their emissions contributing to the region's poor air quality. Plaintiffs estimate that a fee rule could result in SCAQMD collecting over $25 million annually from major polluters. Groups will advocate that any fees collected go back to benefit communities that have been disproportionately burdened by pollution.  

Barclays’ New Net-Zero Policies Highlight Growing Climate Ambition Gap by Banks Across the Atlantic

Fossil fuel financing restrictions contrast with lack of progress, backtracking from U.S. banks

Sierra Club Massachusetts Celebrates Newton City Council Resolution to Avoid PFAS

NEWTON, MA. – This week, the Newton City Council unanimously passed a resolution requiring  the city to avoid the purchase or use of products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, called PFAS or “forever chemicals.” This marks the first city resolution against purchasing products with PFAS in Massachusetts, following the first town resolution passed in Brookline in 2023. 

Advocates and Consumers Energy Reach Agreement on Critical Energy Efficiency Programs

Lansing, MI – Environmental and housing advocates, Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) staff, the Attorney General’s office, and Consumers Energy reached a new agreement that will expand energy efficiency – referred to as energy waste reduction (EWR) – programs and investments following approval by MPSC Commissioners today.