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Environmental and Rural Community Groups Slam Department of Energy’s Weak Review of North Dakota’s Project Tundra (Again)

Montevideo, MN — On May 13, CURE, the Sierra Club, and Dakota Resource Council (DRC) submitted a joint comment challenging the findings of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) most recent…

Biden Administration Announces Tariffs on Chinese Clean Energy Products in Boost to American Workers, Industrial Base

Washington, DC – Today, the Biden administration announced an increase in tariffs on imported goods from China to protect American workers and grow the domestic clean energy economy.…

Treasury Department Releases Final Rules for Electric Vehicle Tax Credit in Inflation Reduction Act

Washington, DC – Today, the Treasury Department released final rules ensuring more Americans have access to clean vehicles by addressing mineral and manufacturing requirements for the…

American Public Transportation Association Wins Ride for the Region Transit Challenge

 Washington, D.C. — The winner of the Ride for the Region Challenge is the American Public Transportation Association (APTA)!During the first three weeks of…

Sierra Club Joins Environmental and Public Health Groups Intervening in Defense of EPA Clean Car Standards

Washington, DC -  Today, environmental and public health groups moved to intervene to defend the Environmental Protection Agency’s final standards for light-duty cars and trucks. …

EPA Finalizes Package of Standards to Slash Power Plant Pollution, Helping Advance the Transition from Coal to Clean Energy

Federal standards will ensure cleaner, reliable power, protecting the climate and the health and welfare of our communitiesWashington, D.C. – In a major win for the climate and public health,…

Environmental Protection Agency Announces Nearly $1 Billion for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program

Inflation Reduction Act funding will support investments in zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, charging infrastructure, and workforce developmentWashington, DC – Today, the Environmental…

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $316 Million to Modernize Ferry Service

Washington, DC – This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $316 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize ferry service and connect rural…

Sierra Club Urges Senate Democrats to Reject Overturning EPA Clean Car Standards

Four-State Ad Campaign Launches to Urge Senators to Vote Against Dangerous Attempt to Roll Back Progress Washington, DC -  Today, the Sierra Club launched a four-state digital ad…

D.C. Circuit Upholds Reinstatement of California Clean Air Act Waiver

Washington, DC -  Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2022 reinstatement of its waiver authorizing…