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Sierra Club Statement on EPA Announcement on Aircraft Emissions Rule

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it won’t revisit a Trump administration rule on emissions standards for new airplanes, which doesn’t actually reduce…

President Biden Signs Billions in Funding for Public Transit, Rail, EV Charging

Congress Must Pass Build Back Better Act to Bolster Clean Transportation Investments & Deliver on Climate WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Biden will sign the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs…

Sierra Club Statement on Zero-Emission Vehicle Pledge at COP26

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - Today, more than 100 governments, fleet owners and vehicle manufacturers pledged to only sell zero-emission vehicles by 2040 globally, and by 2035 in leading markets. The target…

NEW: Ahead of COP Transportation Day, “Polluta” Website Launch Shows Toyota Lagging in Global Electric Vehicle Race

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club, Public Citizen, Moms Clean Air Force, and League of Conservation Voters launched Pollutamotor.com, a website and accompanying…

Sierra Club Statement on Department of Energy’s $199 Million Investment in Clean Trucks and Charging Infrastructure

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced a nearly $200 million investment to slash emissions from cars and trucks and invest in…

Nevada Is Officially 16th In Nation to Adopt Clean Car Standards

CARSON CITY, NEVADA – Today, Nevada’s Legislative Commission approved adoption of the Clean Cars Nevada program, completing the final step in a process to adopt new standards that will help curb…

Sierra Club Statement on Toyota’s Remarks at Global Automotive Summit: Stop Betting on Fossil Fuels

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Reuters reported that Toyota’s Chief Scientist made remarks casting doubt on the need for a full transition to all-electric vehicles at the Reuters Events Automotive…

Tennessee Can Lead on Clean Transportation and EV Jobs

NASHVILLE, TN - This week, the Tennessee General Assembly is convening for a three-day special legislative session to discuss a $884 million economic package to support a $5.6 billion investment at…

MEMO: Biden Administration Must Take A Strong Stance Opposing Gas Exports

Thousands of people are in Washington, DC this week demanding that President Biden declare a climate emergency and stop fossil fuel projects. The People vs. Fossil Fuels week of action, which has…

MEMO: Sierra Club’s Priorities for Clean Transportation Investments in the Build Back Better Act

- SIERRA CLUB FEDERAL POLICY TEAM *** Sierra Club policy staff and campaign leadership are available to discuss our clean transportation priorities in the Build Back Better Act *** Transportation is…