Charleston, WV -- Today, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition (OVEC), and the Sierra Club filed a notice of intent to sue the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) for its mismanagement of the Special Reclamation Fund (SRF), and its related failure to comply with federal reporting requirements. The SRF was established to reclaim and clean up recently abandoned coal mines. The groups sending the notice letter are represented by attorneys with Appalachian Mountain Advocates and Public Justice.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Representatives DeFazio and Napolitano today introduced the Clean Water for All Act. The Act reaffirms Congress’ commitment to the Clean Water Act by overturning the Trump Administration's Dirty Water Rule that strips protections to the country’s network of streams, lakes, rivers and wetlands.
Update on border wall destruction during COVID19 pandemic.
Oakland, CA -- The Sierra Club’s Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement on the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
“No one should fear for their lives when stepping outdoors. Yet, far too often, we are reminded that so many Americans are the targets of profiling, hatred, and brutality. The murder of Ahmaud Arbery is the latest in a staggeringly long list of Black people murdered because of the color of their skin. This crime cannot, like so many others, be allowed to evade justice.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, the Sierra Club’s Gender Equity and Environment Program and Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA) launched the second annual U.S. Accelerator for Grassroots Women Environmental Leaders. Building on the success of the 2019 U.S. program, the 2020 Accelerator will continue to support a diverse group of women leaders working on the frontlines of environmental and climate justice. The program will deepen cross-organizational strategies for change, build powerful alliances within and across movements, and scale solutions for environmental protection, health, and justice.
PUEBLO, CO — Yesterday, Pueblo residents voted on whether or not to off-ramp from their electric utility, Black Hills Energy (BHE). In a disappointing vote, Pueblo voted “No” on 2A to keep their utility after Pueblo Cares, a dark money group, funneled $1.5 million into a fear-mongering “Vote No” campaign.
Nick Gradisar, Mayor of Pueblo, said this in response to the vote:
Today, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved a permit for air pollution from the Texas LNG fracked gas export facility. Texas LNG is one of three fracked gas export terminals proposed for the Rio Grande Valley, the cumulative impacts of which could be devastating for local communities
Oakland, CA— Sierra magazine’s May/ June edition is now on newsstands and arriving at subscribers’ homes.
The current issue focuses on the structural problems afflicting American democracy, and draws a line between our political system’s weaknesses and often lackluster environmental protections. Highlights include:
RICHMOND, VA - Today, Dominion Energy filed its Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) with Virginia’s State Corporation Commission. The IRP is a sweeping projection of future energy demand and how the utility plans to meet the commonwealth’s energy needs.