WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released an Environmental Assessment for the methane gas pipeline Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, proposed for Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.…
Fighting Oil and Gas
Fighting Oil and Gas
We are taking on polluting corporations to protect our health, our climate, and the places we love from the reckless expansion of dirty, dangerous fossil fuels.
From drilling to burning and all along the way, fossil fuels produce toxic chemicals and climate-polluting emissions. They harm our health, pollute our air and water, and drive the climate crisis. Sierra Club and our allies across the country are fighting back against the corporations rushing to profit off the exploitation of our communities. We are shining a light on polluters’ lies and turning the tide against the industry’s push to build and expand oil and gas
Line 5 poses catastrophic risks to the neighboring farmland, pristine natural areas, valuable freshwater sources, and tribal lands.
Decommission Line 5
Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline transports 22 million gallons of crude oil and natural gas liquids across 645 miles of countryside every day. This aging line — which has long outlived its anticipated lifespan — has significantly deteriorated over the course of the last several decades, risking a catastrophic oil spill.
Learn moreDespite the dire climate warnings, major banks like Wells Fargo and asset managers like BlackRock continue to increase their funding of fossil fuels every year.
Sustainable Finance
Banks and other financial institutions play a huge role in keeping fossil fuels on top by investing in dirty, dangerous fossil fuels, rather than cleaner, safer renewable energy.
Find Out MorePodcast: Breaking the Frack Cycle
Communities across New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana are looking for opportunities to organize against the fossil fuel companies that have caused them so much harm and corrupted their political system. Hear from activists in these areas.
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Fracking 101
Indigenous, faith, environmental, and youth leaders protested the proposed enlargement of Enbridge, Inc.'s Line 3 tar sands pipeline.
Stop Dirty Oil and Gas Projects
For more than seven years, the Sierra Club has successfully helped block the controversial Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, and we will apply the same tools to winning fights against other pipelines and oil-train terminals across the country.
Find Out MoreKeep Dirty Fuels in the Ground
Explore our map of gas pipelines.
Gas Plants and Pipelines Map
Fracked gas is not part of a clean energy future, and we cannot prevent the worst effects of climate change if we allow the fossil fuel industry to lock the United States into decades more of gas production.
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Press Releases
Los Angeles, CA - Yesterday the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Board voted 3-0 to approve a controversial plan to pour a minimum of $800 million into retrofitting the Scattergood Generating Station in El Segundo to burn…
Kentucky PSC Approves LG&E and KU’s $3 Billion Plan to Build New Gas Units at Major Customer Expense
LOUISVILLE, KY. – The Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved a previous agreement between Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E), Kentucky Utilities (KU), and other parties – including the Kentucky Coal Association – to construct…
COOKEVILLE, TN - Enbridge has announced it has begun building its Ridgeline Expansion Project, despite the outpouring of opposition to the dangerous fossil fuel pipeline.
ATLANTA - Environmental groups urged the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to deny the air permit for Georgia Power’s proposed new methane gas electric-generating units at Plant Bowen to protect the health and environment of Georgians.