Washington, D.C. -- Today, Reuters reported that Volkswagen (VW) has announced another settlement with U.S. authorities over its “clean diesel” emissions scandal. This settlement covers around 75,000 3.0-liter diesel-engine vehicles fitted with so-called defeat devices. Volkswagen will either fix or buy back around 20,000 vehicles built between 2009 and 2012, with the cost fixed at September 2015 prices when the company admitted to forging emissions levels.
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WASHINGTON D.C.-- Today, new findings revealed the Environmental Protection Agency programs that will be most affected by the Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts, including a 93% budget cut for the Chesapeake Bay Restoration, which works with federal and state agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions in six states to restore the watershed area.
WASHINGTON D.C.-- Today, Senate Democrats boycotted the Environment and Public Works Committee vote on fossil fuel ally and climate denier Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s nomination to be EPA administrator in an effort to delay his confirmation.
Washington, DC -- Today, Senate Republicans rushed through a confirmation vote on Donald Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Neil Gorsuch has been met with widespread criticism both across the country and from the Senate before, during, and after his confirmation process.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Donald Trump issued his second executive order targeting immigrants and refugees from Muslim majority countries. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sierra Club joined Earthjustice, the Consumer Federation of America, and NRDC today in notifying the Trump Administration of their intent to sue the Department of Energy (DOE) for delaying new energy efficiency standards that will protect public health and save customers and businesses money on their electricity bills.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Senate voted to confirm Rick Perry as Energy Secretary. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted strictly along party lines to vote the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court out of committee. Gorsuch’s nomination now heads to the Senate floor without the 60 votes required to confirm a Supreme Court nominee. Should Gorsuch’s nomination fail, either Donald Trump could propose a new nominee, or McConnell could do away with the more than 200-year old precedent and change Senate rules to force the nominee through.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: Wednesday, March 1, 2017CONTACT: Shawn Dhanak, 517-449-0402, shawn.dhanak@sierraclub.org ***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MARCH 3 AT 9 AM*** Southern California Air Regulators to Take Final Vote in Major Showdown Over Air Quality Plan