Larisa Mănescu is the associate director of federal communications, primarily supporting the Sierra Club's Clean Transportation for All campaign. She lives in Baltimore, MD. She was previously a deputy press secretary, and before that, the communications coordinator for the Texas chapter of the Sierra Club.
Connect with Larisa on Twitter @LarisaManescu!
Apr 25 2024
Washington, D.C. — The winner of the Ride for the Region Challenge is the American Public Transportation Association (APTA)!During the first three weeks of April, eight…
Apr 25 2024
Washington, DC - Today, environmental and public health groups moved to intervene to defend the Environmental Protection Agency’s final standards for light-duty cars and trucks. Intervening…
Apr 24 2024
Federal standards will ensure cleaner, reliable power, protecting the climate and the health and welfare of our communitiesWashington, D.C. – In a major win for the climate and public health, the…
Apr 24 2024
Inflation Reduction Act funding will support investments in zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, charging infrastructure, and workforce developmentWashington, DC – Today, the Environmental Protection…
Apr 18 2024
Washington, DC – This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $316 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize ferry service and connect rural communities,…
Apr 10 2024
Four-State Ad Campaign Launches to Urge Senators to Vote Against Dangerous Attempt to Roll Back Progress Washington, DC - Today, the Sierra Club launched a four-state digital ad campaign focused on…
Apr 9 2024
Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2022 reinstatement of its waiver authorizing California to…
Apr 4 2024
OSMRE’s updated 10-Day Rule closes loopholes & empowers local citizens to hold coal industry and state regulatory authorities accountable for violations & pollutionRead the ruleCOAL COUNTRY…
Apr 3 2024
WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration just announced $17.6 million in grants to 20 communities in 16 states to invest in transit-oriented development (…
Apr 1 2024
Washington, DC — Today, the Ride for the Region Challenge launched to spur transit ridership and cut transportation pollution.Eight employers, including universities, non-…