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Over 70 Organizations Call on Utilities to End Membership in American Gas Association over Health Disinformation, Climate Obstruction

WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 70 climate, health and consumer organizations have called for utilities across the nation to leave the American Gas Association (AGA) over their efforts to  block…

Recent Fossil Fuel Investments & Approvals at Odds With IEA World Energy Outlook Findings

Washington, DC - The IEA published its annual World Energy Outlook today, which shows that progress is being made to move the global economy to renewable resources, but there is still too much…

Ignoring Climate & Public Health Concerns, FERC Greenlights Dangerous Fossil Fuel Projects

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, just weeks after frontline community members traveled from New York City’s climate week to Washington D.C. to share their concerns about the unchecked approval of…

Sierra Club Reaction to Biden Hydrogen Hubs Announcement

Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced funding awards for seven hydrogen hubs across the country this morning. President Biden is expected to share additional details…

Sierra Club & Healthy Gulf Reaction to Record Breaking Levels of Gas Exports

Washington, DC - The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released data today that shows the United States has exported more methane gas in the first half of 2023 than ever before in the…

Sierra Club Reacts to DOE’s Updated Gas Furnace Efficiency Standard

Washington, DC - The Department of Energy (DOE) released its final rule setting Congressionally-mandated energy efficiency standards for gas furnaces, which will reduce air pollution and…

New Report Shows Heating Equipment in Buildings Major Source of Outdoor Air Pollution

***RSVP for a webinar to learn more about this new report onOctober 5, 2023 at 1PM ET/Noon CT/10AM PT***Washington, DC - A new report released by Sierra Club, Physicians for Social…

30+ Organizations Condemn Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2023 (H.R.1130)

** READ THE LETTER ** Washington, DC — Today, 36 climate and environmental justice organizations sent a letter urging Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Minority…

House GOP Prioritizes Fossil Fuel Handouts Over U.S. Economy

Washington, DC - Republicans in the House of Representatives will put forward a bill to fast-track permitting of facilities that export methane gas overseas. The House Rules Committee noticed…

PHMSA Suspends Dangerous Trump-Era LNG-by-Rail Rule

WASHINGTON DC —   Today, in a win for safety and the climate, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced the suspension of a Trump-era rule that allowed the…