December 4, 2017
Trump is creating severe uncertainty for our communities-- risking jobs and economic revenue.
Press Releases
December 4, 2017
Trump has completely disrespected Native American history and culture.
December 4, 2017
The Antiquities Act does not give the President the legal authority to eliminate or reduce a national monument.
December 4, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, President Trump eliminated protections for vast portions of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah, effectively abolishing the two monuments. The proclamation repeals 85% of the Bears Ears National Monument and cuts Grand Staircase-Escalante by almost half.
December 4, 2017
The Trump administration's effort to sell out our public lands is deeply unpopular and goes against American values.
December 4, 2017
A coalition of environmental groups filed letters today urging the Trump administration to analyze the environmental impacts of the approved route for the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline.
December 4, 2017
SALT LAKE CITY -- Vet Voice Foundation and Sierra Club Military Outdoors launched a billboard campaign in Utah today calling for the defense of public lands. The billboards go up the same day as President Trump is visiting the state. Trump is widely expected to announce sweeping reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
The billboards are placed along I-80 and near Hill Air Force Base.
Photos for the billboards were provided by Jeff Clay | Clayhaus Photography.
December 3, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Scott Pruitt’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a hearing for the reconsideration -- with intent to repeal -- pollution limits from glider kit trucks (freight trucks with a used engine installed in an otherwise new frame). The repeal would declassify "glider kits" as new vehicles or engines, making them no longer subject to air pollution control requirements. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced his intent to revisit the glider loophole that was just closed in August of 2016.
December 2, 2017
The rally brought together Native American tribes, state representatives, youth leaders, business owners, and performers in a display of devotion for the public lands with cultural, ecological, recreational, spiritual, and historical values.
December 2, 2017
Local faith leaders, community groups, government, energy workers, students and residents from across the city rallied this morning for a just and equitable transition to 100 percent clean and renewable energy in Pittsburgh.