January 22, 2017
Today, as one of his first executive orders as President, Donald Trump formally withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Press Releases
January 20, 2017
Today, hundreds of Sierra Club members and supporters took to the streets for Women’s Marches across the country.
January 19, 2017
Today, Donald Trump released his energy plans moments after being sworn in as President.
January 19, 2017
Today marks the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States.
January 18, 2017
Today, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) released a draft rule that would require Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) to dramatically reduce sulfur dioxide pollution from its Gerald Gentleman coal-fired power plant in Sutherland, Nebraska.
January 18, 2017
The Sierra Club launched an advertising campaign this week questioning Indiana Michigan Power’s request to spend $274 million on the AEP-Rockport coal-burning power plant. I&M’s request is pending before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) and a public hearing is scheduled in Fort Wayne on Feb. 21.
January 18, 2017
According to news reports, President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition to farming, agriculture, and food programs, the U.S.D.A. is responsible for the nation’s forests, including the U.S. Forest Service.
January 18, 2017
Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is holding a hearing to examine the nomination of former Texas Governor Rick Perry to be President-elect Donald Trump’s head of the U.S. Department of Energy.
January 17, 2017
La Comisión de Ambiente y Obras Públicas del Senado celebró hoy audiencias para examinar la nominación del procurador general de Oklahoma, Scott Pruitt, para dirigir la Agencia Federal de Protección Ambiental (EPA).
January 17, 2017
Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing to examine the nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to be U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator.