Sierra Club Statement in Solidarity of United Auto Workers
WASHINGTON, DC – The United Auto Workers have announced a strike, as a result of stalled negotiations and its contract expiring with the “Big Three” automakers, Ford, General Motors, and…
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 Statement on DC Circuit Oral Hearings for Clean Car Standards
WASHINGTON, DC – This Thursday and Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is holding oral arguments on challenges from fossil fuel industry groups, ethanol industry groups, and…
Sierra Club Releases New Statement Outlining Rail Recommendations
NATIONWIDE – Today, the Sierra Club released an updated statement on rail, outlining a series of recommendations to improve both passenger and freight rail, as well as expand rail electrification.…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Clean Car Standards for Fuel Economy
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed new standards that will improve the gas mileage of cars and cut climate and air pollution from gas…
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Housing Plan to Reverse Negative Impacts of Local Zoning Laws
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released its Housing Supply Action Plan, which funds jurisdictions committed to removing barriers that restrict housing among other actions to…
Seven Major Automakers Announce Collaboration on Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Network
NATIONWIDE – Today, seven major automakers – BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis – announced collaboration on an electric vehicle fast charger network, powered by renewable…
Maine Creating New Rules for Clean Cars and Trucks
PORTLAND, ME – After Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), Sierra Club, and others filed petitions with the state, Maine officials have begun the process of considering new rules designed to spur…
EPA Takes Action Against Unlawful Air Pollution Loopholes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, EPA removed the emergency affirmative defense provisions from operating permit regulations in Title V of the Clean Air Act, closing a loophole that allowed fossil fuel power…
Report: Strong Clean Vehicle Standards Can Deliver $44 Billion in Health, Economic and Climate Benefits to New Mexicans
SANTA FE, NM – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced bold action which will give New Mexicans more electric car and truck options in the coming years, and a new report shows the…
Sierra Club Statement on EPA Aircraft Emissions Ruling
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, a federal appeals court upheld the EPA’s greenhouse gas rule for aircraft, a do-nothing rule that fails to curb greenhouse gas pollution from aircraft. Aviation is among the…