Press Releases

December 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the European Union reached a tentative agreement on a carbon border adjustment

November 11, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the Biden administration proposed the Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilien

October 24, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the Biden administration announced its new commitments to the

August 22, 2022

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes more than 100 programs that will invest about $369 billion in climate action, clean energy jobs, and environmental justice.

August 16, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC -- This afternoon, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, a critical and long-awaited step forward on our path to a 100% clean energy future. This landmark package — the largest climate investment in American history — will invest billions of dollars in tax credits and other programs that could reduce carbon emissions by 40% from 2005 levels by the end of the decade. In response, Sierra Club President Ramon Cruz released the following statement:

August 6, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC -- As the Senate begins debate on the largest investment ever in climate action and clean energy, the Sierra Club calls for swift passage of the strongest bill possible. See our detailed analysis on the crucial investments included in this bill.

August 1, 2022

A deal to advance historic investments in climate, care, jobs, and justice was reached on July 27, 2022, as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. It lays out $369 billion directed to over 100 programs that will bring down everyday costs for families, drive job creation, and reduce pollution in our communities.

July 19, 2022

*** Senior Sierra Club staff and leadership are available to discuss the path forward to achieve the country’s goals for climate, clean energy, and environmental justice. ***

July 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC -- Late last night, it was reported that Senator Joe Manchin is abandoning the effort to make critical investments in climate action, clean energy, and environmental justice. At a time when families are facing rising energy costs and pain at the pump, a budget reconciliation package would put money back in the pockets of the workers who are most impacted by economic inequity and the costs of climate-fueled disasters.

June 6, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC -- This week, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is planning on introducing legislation that would impose a carbon border adjustment on pollution-intensive imports.