American Public Transportation Association Wins Ride for the Region Transit Challenge
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…
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.
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Sierra Club Joins Environmental and Public Health Groups Intervening in Defense of EPA Clean Car Standards
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. …
EPA Finalizes Package of Standards to Slash Power Plant Pollution, Helping Advance the Transition from Coal to Clean Energy
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,…
Environmental Protection Agency Announces Nearly $1 Billion for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program
Inflation Reduction Act funding will support investments in zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, charging infrastructure, and workforce developmentWashington, DC – Today, the Environmental…
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $316 Million to Modernize Ferry Service
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…
Sierra Club Urges Senate Democrats to Reject Overturning EPA Clean Car Standards
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…
D.C. Circuit Upholds Reinstatement of California Clean Air Act Waiver
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…
Coal Community Advocates Applaud New “10-Day Notice” Rule for Strengthening Response to Health, Safety and Pollution Threats
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…
Department of Transportation Announces Over $17.6 Million for Transit-Oriented Development
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-…
Inaugural Ride for the Region Challenge Launches with Eight Employers
Washington, DC — Today, the Ride for the Region Challenge launched to spur transit ridership and cut transportation pollution.Eight employers, including…