Tell Albany: Repair some of the damage done to our Climate Law
- Because of the late budget, the remainder of the Legislative session has been truncated to just a little more than a week, with the Legislature going home for good after June 4th. Last year, the Senate and Assembly passed collectively more than 800 bills for the Governor to sign. So far, they have passed only 70, meaning that with one week to go, they must coordinate over many late night sessions to pass at least 700 bills to keep pace with previous years.
- Despite the bitter setback of seeing our climate law weakened, the Sierra Club is committed to redoubling our efforts to help New York reestablish itself as a global climate leader and show that there is a truly an affordable pathway forward through renewable energy development, emissions reductions and climate justice. Please join us in asking the Senate and Assembly to do the same
- Will you urge the Legislature to use the remainder of their time in Albany to pass meaningful legislation that helps fill the void created by the climate rollbacks we saw in the late budget? Send your message today!
Big Mess to Clean Up After the Budget: No More Toxic Forever Chemicals!
- Three bills await passage in the NYS Assembly: The Comprehensive PFAS Ban, The Beauty Justice Act, and The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. New York has already taken steps in recent years to phase out toxic chemicals like PFAS in firefighting foam, food packaging, apparel, and carpets, but further action is needed to protect public health.
- These policy pieces can relieve a lot of misery from New York’s future — with the promise of fewer cancer deaths, cleaner drinking water, and greater resources for our communities burdened with the costs of waste disposal and toxic clean ups. Urge Assembly Speaker Heastie to finally pass these bills through his house, and restore the legislature’s commitment to a clean and healthful environment.
- Take action today!
Tell Congress: Permanently Protect Our National Forests from Industrial Development
- Help us protect nearly 60 million acres of public lands—treasured national forests—from yet another Trump administration attack. Revoking the Roadless Rule wouldn't just be pro-industry, it would be bad policy with devastating effects on wildlife, drinking water, communities, local tourism economies, clean air, and wildfire management.
- Take Action Here!
Keep Public Lands in Public Hands
From wildlife refuges to local recreation areas, the places we love are at risk of being transferred or sold without public input. The Public Lands in Public Hands Act would add transparency and accountability to these decisions, requiring congressional approval before certain national lands that are openly accessible to the public can be sold or transferred out of public stewardship.Let's ensure that the lands you and your neighbors hunt on, hike on, fish on, and recreate on cannot be sold off by the administration without full legislative scrutiny! Take Action!
Tell lawmakers: Protect NY farmers & communities by banning the spreading of toxic sewage sludge
- Urge Senate and Assembly leadership to protect the health of New Yorkers by ending the use of contaminated sewage sludge on farms and fields, requiring monitoring and tracking of the damage it has already caused, and supporting the communities and farmers impacted.
- Take action today!
The need to protect our environment has never been more urgent! You can help by joining our list of volunteers who are willing to meet with or call their elected representatives to advocate for important legislation.
- To add your name to our volunteer list, click here.
- To fill in a Lobby form before you meet with your legislator (and fill in one again afterwards to let us know his or her reaction), click here.