Press Releases

April 25, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. – This week, Transco applied for two air permits to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for its massive proposed methane gas pipeline, the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP).

April 24, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of the Interior has issued a new policy setting a troublingly short time limit on environmental review.

April 23, 2025

Jefferson City, Mo – Today, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a settlement with some intervening parties. The Sierra Club intervened in the case, but declined to join the “black box” settlement reached by other parties. The order can be found here

April 23, 2025

Directors at banks, utilities, and more face “vote no” campaigns for lack of climate policies

April 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced he would not seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026. 

April 22, 2025

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

April 22, 2025

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.

April 22, 2025

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

April 22, 2025

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. 

April 21, 2025

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.