Press Releases

Sierra Club Statement on Trump Administration Attacks on LWCF

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Trump administration announced new policies that could undercut one of the country’s most significant conservation programs.

Conservation Groups Sue EPA Over Approved West Virginia Regional Haze Plan

CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – Today, National Parks Conservation Association, Sierra Club, and Earthjustice filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging the approved West Virginia Regional Haze State Implementation Plan. 

Internal Documents Uncovered by Sierra Club: Thousands of Jobs Rescinded, Left Vacant at Interior

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Documents obtained by the Sierra Club provide a glimpse of the scale of the Trump administration’s attacks on federal land management agencies.

Hawaiʻi and Wisconsin Join Clean Cars Coalition, Committing to Electric Vehicle Momentum

HAWAIʻI & WISCONSIN – Today, Governor Josh Green, M.D. of Hawaiʻi and Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin announced they are joining the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition.  This growing state-led partnership will help sustain America’s transition to cleaner and more affordable cars, support U.S. automotive manufacturers and workers, and safeguard states’ clean air authority. 

Sierra Club Statement on Congressional GOP’s Targeting Protections for Western Landscapes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Republicans passed a series of resolutions seeking to overturn safeguards for wildlife, water, and recreation on Western landscapes, including areas vital to Tribal communities.

In an unprecedented move, House Republicans utilized the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to vote to overturn three Resource Management Plans developed to oversee areas of public lands in Alaska, Montana, and North Dakota. The resolutions now move onto the Senate.

Sierra Club Idaho: Roadless Rule is Essential to Region's Economy and Wildlife

Boise, ID — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened a public comment period on its proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule, a critical conservation policy safeguarding nearly 60 million acres of undeveloped national forest lands across the country.

Duluth Rally Urges PUC to Block BlackRock’s $6.2B Acquisition of Minnesota Power

DULUTH, Minn. – Today, elected officials and community members gathered outside of Minnesota Power’s headquarters to call on the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to reject the utility’s private equity acquisition.

Sierra Club Montana Chapter Calls for Roadless Rule Comments

Missoula, MT — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened a public comment period on its proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule, a critical conservation policy safeguarding nearly 60 million acres of undeveloped national forest lands across the country and 6.4 million acres in Montana.

Trump Administration Illegally Extends Life of Costly Fossil Fuel Plant

Eddystone, PA - The Trump administration extended its emergency order to force the Eddystone power plant to stay online past its scheduled retirement date. The initial 90-day order was issued in May.

West Virginia PSC Secures Community-Championed Cost Reductions for Ratepayers

CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – Following the submission of over 5,000 community comments from West Virginians, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) has ruled on a proposed rate hike by American Electric Power (AEP). While the impact to customer bills is still unknown, the ruling included several significant hard-fought wins.