Sierra Club and 100+ Organizations Call on US Senate to Vote NO on Cloture and Any Continuing Resolution that Threatens D.C.’s Autonomy
March 12, 2025
Sierra Club and 100+ organizations call on the Senate to Vote NO on Cloture and any Continuing Resolution that threatens D.C.’s autonomy.
Federal Spending Bill Would Bring Dire Consequences for DC’s People and Environment
March 10, 2025
Misguided and lawless spending bill introduced by House Republicans would gut DC budgets and undermine Home Rule and the rights of DC to govern itself.
Advocating for a Sustainable and Equitable Metro with Funding, Service, and Electrification
March 3, 2025
In this testimonty to WMATA, we emphasize the critical role of WMATA in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving public health, and providing affordable, equitable transportation in the DC area.
Calling on the Department of Motor Vehicles to Address Road Safety
February 24, 2025
Sierra Club DC Chapter calls for addressing air pollution and the environment with stronger, better regulations for vehicles.
Clean Energy Funding Must be Protected from Budget Raids
February 21, 2025
At the Department of Energy and Environment oversight hearing, the Sierra Club called for the upcoming budget not to raid a fund for clean energy and for funding other of clean water, zero waste, and sustainable transportation priorities.
Department of General Services Needs to Accelerate Efforts to Decarbonize DC Government Buildings
February 21, 2025
The Sierra Club testified at the the Department of General Services oversight hearing, calling on the agency to expand funding for energy efficiency measures, transition off gas-burning equipment, and provide composting in public schools.
DC Water Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony
February 20, 2025
Sierra Club calls for several initiatives and priorities to improve water quality in DC; including lead service line replacement, PFAS in drinking water, stormwater overflow, and sewer line heat pumps.
Time for DPW to expand District compost services and up its game on transparency for both zero waste and fleet electrification
February 12, 2025
Testimony of Susan Schorr, Chair, Zero Waste Committee
Committee on Public Works and Operations Performance Oversight Hearing
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Introduction
Councilmember Nadeau, thank you for the opportunity to testify at this...
DC Regulators Allow Utility Profiteering While Ignoring Climate Commitments
February 5, 2025
DC Chapter Beyond Gas Co-Chair Mark Rodeffer testified at the Public Service Commission performance oversight hearing, asking the utility regulator to start enforcing DC's climate commitments and stop allowing utilities to fleece ratepayers.
Transit Infrastructure, Electrification, Bike and Pedestrian Safety Must be DDOT's Priorities
February 5, 2025
At the Department of Transportation oversight hearing, the Sierra Club DC Chapter's testimony called for improving transit service and infrastructure, increasing protections for bicycles riders and pedestrians, considering congestion pricing, and...