WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed new standards that will improve the gas mileage of cars and cut climate and air pollution from gas vehicles. Fuel economy standards from NHTSA are…
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Transportation is a major source of air pollution and has the largest, fastest-growing climate emissions in the US. We can tackle the climate crisis and clean up our air by shifting to pollution-free vehicles, accessible public transit, and making our communities more walkable, bikeable, and transit-friendly. No matter their zip code, race, income level, age, or any other factor people should be able to rely on clean and safe transportation. Join the Sierra Club’s Clean Transportation for All campaign in making that vision a reality!
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The Sierra Club’s Clean Transportation For All (CTFA) campaign reduces the harmful environmental and public health impacts of transporting people and goods while expanding equitable transportation options.
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Momentum is building! Several states across the country are moving forward with programs to deliver cleaner air to their residents and clean up polluting cars and trucks, including large pickup trucks, delivery trucks, and semi-trucks.
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Sierra Club chapters nationwide are working with cities, regions, states, and transit agencies to increase investment in biking, pedestrian, and public transit programs. Together, we can pass transportation policies that encourage smart growth and discourage sprawl to allow people to sustainably access jobs, housing, education, healthcare, nature, and community.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released its Housing Supply Action Plan, which funds jurisdictions committed to removing barriers that restrict housing among other actions to increase the availability of affordable housing.
NATIONWIDE – Today, seven major automakers – BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis – announced collaboration on an electric vehicle fast charger network, powered by renewable energy, across the U.S. and Canada.
PORTLAND, ME – After Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), Sierra Club, and others filed petitions with the state, Maine officials have begun the process of considering new rules designed to spur purchases of electric cars and trucks in the state. The…
SANTA FE, NM – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced bold action which will give New Mexicans more electric car and truck options in the coming years, and a new report shows the state can deliver the most health, jobs, and energy…