WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC) and Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) introduced a groundbreaking bill aimed at transforming the cement, concrete, and asphalt industries by promoting the research, development, and implementation of cutting-edge technologies to reduce emissions.
CONCORD, NH. – Sierra Club New Hampshire is pleased to announce it has appointed Catherine M. Corkery its first Chapter Director. As a Chapter Organizer, Corkery has successfully led campaigns to address dangerous air emissions from New Hampshire’s coal plants, protect New Hampshire’s parks and public places, and promote the development of clean energy facilities statewide. In March, Corkery’s work culminated in the announced retirements of New Hampshire’s last two coal plants, ending the era of coal in New England.
Johnstown, Pennsylvania – Today, Rep. Ro Khanna unveiled the Modern Steel Act at a press conference, marking a pivotal step towards revolutionizing the iron and steel industry in the United States. This groundbreaking legislation will aim to reduce toxic pollution, combat climate change, advance security, and protect and create good-paying union jobs for American workers.
The Sierra Club and Directors Aaron Mair and Chad Hanson are on a path to healing and reconciliation. They remain committed to acting in the best interest of the organization and its volunteers, staff and members who serve its mission. They are looking forward to working together to advance the Sierra Club's mission of:
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the recipients of the first round of grants awarded through the $2 billion Community Change Grant Program, an Inflation Reduction Act fund that amounts to the single largest investment in environmental justice ever to go directly to communities.
Little Rock, AR – On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Arkansas Tri-Region Coalition was awarded $100 million in funding as part of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program implementation awards. The EPA selected 25 total applications from state, local, and regional entities on the frontlines of fighting climate pollution.
WHAT: Join us for an impactful town hall featuring a panel of esteemed speakers and grassroots leaders as we discuss avenues to manufacture the clean economy at home, benefit manufacturing communities, and solidify the US’s global leadership. The event will bring together influential voices from various perspectives to uncover common ground and drive Sierra Club action towards the green Industrial Revolution!
Washington, DC – Late last night, Congressional Republican leaders canceled a vote on the FY2025 Energy and Water Appropriations bill and pulled the measure from the House floor. Today, the House is considering FY25 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. Both bills, ripe with poison pill riders and attacks on unrelated Biden administration climate policies, would make drastic cuts to the EPA and other agencies.
Cuyahoga County, OHIO – Cuyahoga County has been awarded a $129 million federal grant that will allow the City of Painesville to retire its aging coal plant, build new solar, and install battery storage.
Today, Senators Joe Manchin and John Barrasso released the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, new legislation that would open up federal lands and waters to more leasing and drilling and unnecessarily rush the review of proposed gas export projects, forcing decisions to be based on flawed, outdated studies.