fossil-fuels

Hegseth Invokes National Security in Seeking to Exempt Gulf Oil and Gas Activities from Endangered Species Act

‘God Squad’ federal panel to meet next week to address exemption request

Trump Administration Considers Endangered Species Act Exemption to Support Oil and Gas Activities in Gulf of Mexico

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HISTORIC: Fossil Fuels Produce Less than Half of US Electricity

Washington, D.C. - Today, a new study by Ember reported that for the first time in history, fossil fuels produced less than half of the U.S. total energy generation for a month. In March, fossil fuels made up just 49.2 percent of the grid, while carbon-free energy contributed the majority 50.8 percent.

Broad Coalition Backed by 156,000+ Tells Trump Admin that LNG Exports Are Not in the Public Interest

Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) concluded its comment period on the 2024 LNG Export Study: Energy, Economic, and Environmental Assessment of U.S. LNG Exports. A broad coalition of local residents, fishermen, economists, environmental organizations, and veterans submitted comments telling the Trump Administration that LNG exports are not in the public interest.

Sierra Club Statement on Donald Trump’s Selection of JD Vance as Running Mate

Washington, DC – Today, Donald Trump announced that he has selected fellow climate denier Sen. JD Vance as his running mate in the 2024 election.

Sierra Club Statement: House Republicans Roll Out Latest Push for Corporate Polluter Handouts

Today, House Republicans rolled out a set of bills they plan to vote on as part of a so-called “energy week” next week.

IEA Underscores Need for Immediate Halt to Fossil Fuel Expansion

For the first time, the International Energy Agency, the world’s leading energy analysis and policy organization, is projecting that we are “witnessing the beginning of the end of the fossil fuel era” and that the world will hit peak demand for coal, oil, and gas before 2030.

Environmental Groups Sue Pennsylvania’s General Assembly, Governor Josh Shapiro for Not Holding Oil, Gas Companies Accountable for Abandoned Wells

HARRISBURG, PA — Today, PennFuture, the Sierra Club, Clean Air Council, Protect Penn-Trafford, and Earthworks filed a joint lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including Governor Josh Shapiro and the General Assembly, challenging the constitutionality of a law that prevents the Commonwealth from protecting communities from the harm caused by abandoned methane wells.

Allison Chin Elegida Presidenta del Sierra Club

Este fin de semana, Allison Chin fue elegida para servir como presidenta de la Junta Directiva del Sierra Club (tres años). Este es el cuarto mandato de Chin como presidenta.

Nuevos Estándares Federales Preceden Grandes Reducciones de Emisiones en Materiales de Construcción

La Administración Federal de Servicios Generales (GSA) anunció un programa piloto de seis meses sobre nuevos requerimientos para las emisiones de carbono de materiales de construcción.

Grupos Ambientales Solicitan Revisión de la Aprobación del Proyecto de Gas Fósil en Alaska

El Sierra Club y Earthjustice han solicitado una revisión de la decisión del Departamento de Energía (DOE) de otorgar la aprobación de exportaciones del proyecto de gas fósil licuado de Alaska.

El Sierra Club Publica Investigación sobre la Compra de Vehículos Eléctricos

El Sierra Club acaba de publicar un estudio que revela que la industria automotriz del país está fracasando en satisfacer la demanda de vehículos eléctricos (VE) y que los fabricantes están corriendo un velo verde en sus compromisos con estos vehículos.