Press Releases

Sierra Club Statement on Confirmation of Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture

Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

Trump’s Freeze on Abandoned Mine Land Clean-up Investments Threatens Coal-Impacted Regions

Washington, DC – New reporting confirms that state Abandoned Mine Lands programs are no longer receiving Congressionally-approved bipartisan funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law following the Trump Administration’s illegal funding freeze.

Sierra Club to President Trump: Tariffs Alone Fail to Support American Jobs and Steel

Environmental organization sends letter to White House calling for support for industrial innovation alongside 25% tariff on imported steel

Coal Ash Waste from MidAmerican Coal Plants Poses Immediate and Long-term Health Threat to Iowans

DES MOINES, Iowa — Analysis from the Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic at Washington University, released today by Sierra Club and the Iowa Environmental Council, highlights how elevated levels of toxins from MidAmerican Energy’s coal ash waste pose significant health threats to Iowans.

Sierra Club Statement on Nomination of Brian Nesvik to Run Fish & Wildlife Service

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, reports emerged that Donald Trump plans to nominate the former head of Wyoming’s Game and Fish Department to head the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. According to an update on Congress.gov, Trump has nominated Brian Nesvik to lead the agency tasked with implementing Endangered Species Act protections for threatened wildlife.

FERC Allows Dirty Gas to Skip the Line at PJM

Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a decision that allows PJM to prioritize adding gas-fired power plants to its grid, while keeping renewable energy projects in its long interconnection queue. 

Wright’s Misguided Plan to Keep Coal Plants Open Will Cost Americans

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S.

Sierra Club Statement on Trump’s Nomination of Oil Lobbyist to Run BLM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, reports emerged that Donald Trump is expected to give the job of overseeing public lands to a fossil fuel lobbyist.

Connecticut Energy Justice Groups Rally at Eversource Headquarters in Hartford

HARTFORD, Conn. – Today, a coalition of Connecticut’s climate and energy justice organizations gathered at Eversource Headquarters in Hartford. Fifty participants rallied outside the Connectuct’s largest electricity provider to hear remarks, march together, and drop a banner and carry signs calling on Eversource to put people over profits. Coalition priorities include: ensuring Eversource declines participation in Enbridge’s expansion efforts, stopping gas expansion, and lowering energy burden for Connecticut’s low-income residents.

New SEC Acting Chair Takes First Steps to Roll Back Climate Disclosure Rule

Agency halts scheduled arguments against the rule while it clarifies its position