Pierre, South Dakota -- Parents are applauding the South Dakota House Education committee for rejecting a bill that would have allowed “alternative facts” to be taught in science classrooms. SB 55 would have allowed miseducation of students about climate change and other topics, with local or state administrators unable to intervene. After passing the South Dakota Senate, it was defeated today by the House Education Committee by a 6-9 vote.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Senator Blunt introduced a bill that will weaken vehicle fuel economy safeguards. The bill is another attempt by automakers to roll back the consumer and climate protections they agreed to under the Obama administration.
Washington D.C.-- Yesterday, the U.S. Congress reached an agreement on an omnibus deal to fund the government through the end of September.
WASHINGTON, DC - According to reporting from The Intercept, Susan Bodine, whom Donald Trump nominated on May 12 to be assistant administrator for the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, is a longtime lobbyist on behalf
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Sierra Club is supporting International Workers’ Day protests to make clear that a broad, diverse movement stands united in resisting Trump’s attacks on immigrant families and our communities. The Sierra Club is a national partner of this nationwide day of action, led by immigrant workers, and is encouraging employers not to retaliate against workers who participate.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Department of Justice filed a civil complaint against Fiat Chrysler for installing emissions cheating devices on 104,000 diesel vehicles that led to increased air pollution emissions. On January 12, 2017 the Environmental Protection Agency, under the Obama administration, announced findings of Fiat Chrysler’s emissions cheating devices.
Washington, DC -- Today, more than 200,000 people took to the streets of Washington, DC for the Peoples Climate March, joined by thousands more marching in cities and towns across the country.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.— President Donald Trump has released the extended budget proposal for FY2017, which includes massive cuts to life-saving programs and agencies, and puts American health and lands at risk.
Washington, DC -- Today, tens of thousands of people will pack Pennsylvania Ave in Washington, D.C. and streets in cities across America to show Donald Trump that the public will continue to resist his disastrous and divisive agenda that puts the profits of polluters before the health of our planet, our economy, and the frontline communities already facing the worst effects of pollution and the climate crisis.
WASHINGTON D.C.-- Tonight, Donald Trump reportedly released the extended budget proposal for FY2018 that includes large cuts to life-saving agencies and programs, such as EPA and DOI, putting American health and lands at risk. In response, Sierra Club’s Executive Director Michael Brune, released the following statement: