Press Releases

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Billions in Passenger Rail Projects Across the Nation

LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced $8.2 billion in new funding for 10 major passenger rail projects across the country.

With Record Number of Fossil Fuel Lobbyists in Attendance, GOP Congressional Delegation Lands at COP28

Dubai, UAE – Today, a delegation of Republican members of Congress is scheduled to arrive in Dubai for COP28. As negotiations among the 199 member countries continue, it is unclear what role the members of Congress might play in the conference. Their voting records and public campaign finance data showing close ties to the fossil fuel industry raise even further questions. 

Sierra Club Endorses Bill Accelerating Development of Clean Concrete and Asphalt

Coons, Tillis bill directs resources to R&D, advances grants and government purchasing authority

Sierra Club Joins 67 Organizations in Calling on Banks to End Financing of Metallurgical Coal

Banks risk stranded assets, climate catastrophe in steel lending without exclusions

Sierra Club Statement on Closing of Comment Period on Proposed Western Arctic Oil and Gas Regulations

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today marked the end of a federal comment period on proposed regulations that could limit oil and gas extraction in the Western Arctic.

Sierra Club: Youth Deserve a Bigger Role in Climate Discussions

The theme for Friday, December 8, at COP28 is “Youth, children, education and skills,” which is also the day the youth climate dialogue will be held. Much of Sierra Club’s work, particularly in the Outdoors for All campaign, is targeted at addressing the role that youth can play when it comes to climate work.

New Sierra Club Report Examines U.S., EU Trade Policies for Industrial Transformation

Paper compares recent bills introduced in Congress, IDing strengths and shortcomings of proposals

Indigenous Tribes, Congressional Leaders, and Allies Demand Biden Administration Shuts Down the Dakota Access Pipeline

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, leaders of the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribes and Democratic Leaders hosted a press conference in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), calling on the Biden Administration to shut down the pipeline.

Biden Administration Defends EPA Clean Vehicles Regulation from House Republicans

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Republicans pushed forward a piece of legislation – H.R. 4468 - that would block the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from finalizing its proposed clean car standards, necessary to protect the environment and public health. 

Senate, House Democrats’ Bill Would Protect Clean American Manufacturers

Whitehouse, DelBene’s bill puts fee on products that exceed U.S. average carbon intensity