Press Releases

Sierra Club Applauds NYC Comptroller for Shareholder Resolutions Calling on Banks to Report Their Energy-Supply Financing Ratios

Proposals filed at JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, RBC

Sierra Club Statement on the Confirmation of Joe Goffman to Lead EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation

Washington, DC – Today, the United States Senate voted to confirm Joseph Goffman to serve as head of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Air and Radiation. The office works to develop national policies and regulations for controlling air pollution and radiation exposure, including administration of the Clean Air Act, the Atomic Energy Act, and other applicable environmental laws.

In Win for Consumers, DOE Issues Final Efficiency Standard for Stoves

Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) released a final energy efficiency standard for stoves. The new standards will take effect in 2028 and, according to DOE, are projected to save Americans approximately $1.6 billion on their utility bills over 30 years.

Texas Advocates Respond to Biden Administration Pause on Pending LNG Projects

Port Arthur, Texas – Major expansions sought for two LNG facilities in Texas – Port Arthur LNG and Corpus Christi Midscale – have been paused while this review proceeds. While two LNG facilities proposed in Brownsville have already been approved by DOE, the pause sends a clear message that such projects are not good for our communities and continue to be risky investments.

Third Anniversary of America the Beautiful Initiative Highlights Conservation Wins, Remaining Challenges

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Biden administration released a new report providing an update on progress being made towards achieving the America the Beautiful initiative to conserve 30 percent of all lands and waters in the United States by 2030.

Sierra Club Statement on Ramped Up Industry Lobbying of EPA Clean Vehicle Regulations

Washington, DC – Ahead of a set of important vehicle regulations being finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) soon, car dealerships and the truck industry are ramping up their lobbying of the agency to adopt weak standards and allow more pollution from cars and heavy trucks.

Frontline & National Organizations Respond to Biden Administration Announcement to Pause New LNG Export Approvals & Reassess Public Interest Determination

Coalition Press Statement

Sierra Club PA Applauds Biden Administration For Pause On New LNG Export Approvals

PENNSYLVANIA -- Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will halt approvals of new liquefied fracked gas exports (LNG) while the agency reviews its criteria for determining if an application is in the public interest. DOE has never rejected a gas export application on the grounds of harm to the public interest despite clear and growing evidence that gas exports are inconsistent with global climate targets, destroy local communities and harm critical ecosystems, while increasing domestic energy costs.

Sierra Club Statement: Pause on New LNG Export Approvals is Bold and Historic Win for Climate, Communities and Consumers

Today, President Biden and Secretary Granholm announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) will halt approvals of liquified gas exports, known as LNG, while the agency reviews its criteria for determining if an application is in the public interest. This decision by the Biden administration represents a significant, positive change in policy in response to calls from a broad coalition urging action to halt the expansion of gas exports.

Anticipated Pause on New LNG Export Approvals and Review of Public Interest Determination Criteria Would Be Major Wins for Climate, Communities, and Consumers

The New York Times is reporting that the Department of Energy (DOE) will halt approvals of liquified gas exports, known as LNG, including the controversial CP2, while the agency reviews its criteria for determining if an application is in the public interest. If true, this decision by the Biden administration would represent a significant, positive change in policy in response to calls from a broad coalition urging action to halt the expansion of gas exports.