Press Releases April 2025

Sierra Club Endorses Bill Requiring Federal Reserve To Take Action On Climate

Sen. Schatz, Rep. Casten Reintroduce Climate Change Financial Risk Act

Indiana Earth Day Polluted by Passage of House Bill 1007

Indianapolis, Ind – After opposition from many organizations all session, on this Earth Day, the Indiana House of Representatives passed the Senate’s final version of the Energy Inflation Act with 63 yeas and 23 nays. House Bill 1007 now heads to Governor Braun’s desk. This comes shortly after Gov.

Asset Managers Under Pressure To Do Better On Climate As NYC Pension Lobs Threat

Sierra Club calls on other investors to hold asset managers accountable on climate

Sierra Club Unveils Billboard Calling for Clean IRP

Cookeville, TN - Today, the Sierra Club unveiled two billboards in Cookeville calling on the Tennessee Valley Authority to finalize a long-term energy plan that prioritizes clean air and lower energy costs. 

Trump Administration Fires Environmental Justice Staff, Leaving Our Air and Water Vulnerable to Fossil Fuel Pollution

Washington, D.C. - According to a notice reported by POLITICO’s E&E News, in a first round of layoffs, the Trump administration will begin firing Environmental Protection Agency staff focused on environmental justice issues on July 31.  

Sierra Club Statement on Passing of Pope Francis

Washington, DC – Today, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. Francis, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years, was an outspoken advocate for addressing climate change.

Trump Administration Says Go Ahead, Pollute Freely to Transportation Projects Across Nation

WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration just moved to gut a safeguard that requires state Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to establish performance measures for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from their transportation plans and programs.

DOGE Cuts Hit Thousands of Americorps Volunteers

WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, volunteers from the AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps were told they would be discharged from their service early as part of DOGE efforts to slash the federal workforce.

Trump Halts Offshore Wind Project, Fires Thousands of Americans

Washington, D.C. - The Trump Administration has demanded a halt to all construction on the Empire Wind Project, an offshore wind project off the coast of New York. The project, once completed, will generate enough electricity to power 500,000 homes in New York City, helping to meet rising power demand while strengthening the region’s energy security through clean, locally produced electricity.

Sierra Club Statement on Trump Administration’s Attempt to Give Away Public Lands to Corporate Polluters

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration is working to revoke two federal rules protecting public lands in another major giveaway to corporate polluters.

Sierra Club Celebrates Legal Agreement with Prairie State Energy Campus

MARISSA, IL - Following litigation to hold Prairie State Generating Company accountable for operating its coal-burning power plant without enforceable air permits, the Sierra Club has agreed to resolve the case after achieving its main goals in filing the suit.

Sierra Club Statement on Donald Trump’s Attempt to End the Endangered Species Act As We Know It

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Trump administration announced it would take unprecedented measures intended to drastically limit the protections of the Endangered Species Act.