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Mayor Bowser's Budget Proposal Would Saddle DC with Dirty Fuels and Excessive Waste
April 5, 2024
The DC Chapter testified against proposals to eviscerate transitioning buildings off fossil fuels, weaken energy efficiency standards, use budget gimmicks to cut clean energy funding, and stymie adoption of zero waste practices like composting.
Environmental and Health Reviews Needed for Industrial Facilities in DC's Overburdened Neighborhoods
March 18, 2024
DC Chapter Chair Matt Gravatt testified before the DC Council in support of legislation to require that industrial facilities in overburdened communities undergo a thorough review for cumulative environmental and health impacts.
Sierra Club and DC Organizations Oppose Congressional Efforts to Roll Back DC Vehicle Pollution Standards
March 7, 2024
Along with other organizations in DC, the Sierra Club expressed our strong opposition to Congressional attempts to undermine the District’s authority to protect the health and welfare of its residents and the environment.
DC Needs More Car-Free Pedestrian Corridors
March 4, 2024
DC Chapter Sustainable Transportation Committee Chair Mike Litt testified in favor of legislation to designate pedestrian corridors closed to personal vehicle traffic.
DC Council Must Protect Funding for Low-Income Electrification & Energy Efficiency Measures
February 29, 2024
Clean Energy Committee Chair Lara Levison called for the DC Council to protect funding for low-income electrification and energy efficiency retrofits, reduce plastic waste, and move away from fossil- fuel-based transportation.