Press Releases

Sierra Club Statement on House Subcommittee’s Anti-Wildlife Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries will consider two bills that would radically undercut the ability of the federal government to protect imperiled wildlife.

Sierra Club Statement on Impending Military Deployment in Big Bend National Park

ALPINE, TX – During a Friday press briefing, the White House announced that around 500 troops and combat vehicles would be deployed along the border, including in Big Bend National Park. According to reports, around 200 troops are already in the area.

Trump Administration Will Likely Back Canadian Oil Giant Over the Safety of Michiganders and the Great Lakes

MACKINAC, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will likely fast-track the Line 5 tunnel project through the Straits of Mackinac, Michigan– the single worst place for an oil spill to happen in the Great Lakes.

Meeting the Moment with Clean RIDES: New Analysis Shows State Transportation Spending Key to Climate Progress and Consumer Savings

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new coalition of over 100 organizations, the Clean RIDES Network just launched to support clean transportation at the state level. The Network brings together leaders working on climate, transit, labor, business, housing, and public health. 

Trump Approves Delfin LNG License, Further Sacrifices Health and Livelihoods of Louisianans

WASHINGTON — On Friday, President Trump’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced they will issue the deepwater port license for Delfin LNG, a liquefied “natural” gas (LNG) export terminal proposed off the coast of Cameron, Louisiana. Existing LNG operations are seriously impacting the health, safety and livelihoods of residents and commercial shrimpers and fishers in the area.

Middleborough Select Board Approves Resolution to Avoid PFAS

MIDDLEBOROUGH, MA. – The Middleborough Select Board has approved a resolution requiring the city to avoid, when possible, the purchase or use of products containing fluorinated chemicals including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, called PFAS or “forever chemicals.” This marks the third municipal resolution against purchasing products with PFAS in Massachusetts, following 

Sierra Club Statement on Trump’s Mining Giveaway Executive Order

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This evening, Donald Trump issued an executive order that will prioritize the mining efforts of corporate polluters over other uses on public lands.

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 Burgum’s Alaska Giveaway to Big Oil CEOs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Department of the Interior announced it would take steps to vastly increase oil and gas drilling on wild Alaska landscapes, revoking protections for public lands and effectively handing them over to Big Oil CEOs. 

Sierra Club Massachusetts Applauds Mayor Wu’s Boston Energy Saver Program

BOSTON – Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Boston Energy Saver, a new program set to help Boston residents and small businesses access financial incentives and credits from the state’s Mass Save program.