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EPA Finalizes New Methane Rule to Cut Harmful Pollution from Oil and Gas Operations

Washington, DC -  Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final, critical Clean Air Act protections against methane and other harmful pollution from the oil and gas…

New Shopper’s Guide Helps Consumers Identify Tax Credit-Eligible Home Improvement Products

Washington, DC - A new Sierra Club shopper’s guide aims to help consumers easily identify home improvement products that qualify for energy efficiency tax credits created by the Inflation…

Environmental Groups Intervene in Attack on Water Heater Efficiency Standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) intervened to defend a Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency standard for commercial water heaters. The standard was …

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…