Press Releases

Louisiana State Treasurer Accuses Bank of America of “De-banking” Fossil Fuel Companies, in Latest Anti-ESG Publicity Stunt

Yesterday, Louisiana State Treasurer Dr.

Major Power Milestone: Wind and Solar Energy Overtake Coal in First Half of 2024, Expected to Continue

Washington, DC – New federal data shows that wind and solar energy – due to coal plant retirements and the growth of renewable energy – generated more power this year so far than coal. The US is on track for wind and solar to outpace coal for the entire calendar year of 2024, including the hot summer months (when coal generation usually picks up).

Sierra Club, UAW, CWA, Commend Senators for Advocating Strong Worker and Environmental Standards in CHIPS Act Implementation

WASHINGTON, DC – In commemoration of two-years of the CHIPS and Science Act, Sierra Club, UAW, and CWA applaud Senators Edward J.

Governor Lombardo Releases Utterly Inadequate Nevada Climate Innovation Plan

CARSON CITY, NEVADA— Years after taking down Nevada’s last Climate Action Plan, Governor Lombardo released a “Climate Innovation Plan.” The 32 page plan is vague, insufficient, and reads like a love letter to extractive, corporate interests.

Sierra Club Celebrates the One-Year Anniversary of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Sierra Club celebrated the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s designation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. 

Coalition Stands Against WEC Energy Group’s Plan for New Gas and Corporate Greed

Racine, WISCONSIN – Today, a coalition held a press conference in opposition to WEC Energy Group’s plan to build new gas plants.

Colorado regulators approve unpopular, reckless Lowry Ranch oil and gas plan

Denver, CO — Today, the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) approved a Comprehensive Area Plan (CAP) for an over 150 fracking well expansion at Lowry Ranch, handing a victory to the oil and gas industry despite years of pushback and advocacy from Aurora residents and environmental advocates. 

Sierra Club Applauds Biden-Harris Administration Plan for Labeling Sustainable Products

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced a plan for implementing a new labeling program to help Federal purchasers and other buyers procure cleaner, more climate-friendly construction materials and products.

Interior Department Grants 10 Communities $47M Funding for Outdoor Rec Projects

The Department of the Interior announced today $46.7 million in grants to communities through the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program.

D.C. Circuit Rules Against FERC Approval of LNG and Pipeline Projects in South Texas

On Tuesday, Aug. 6, the D.C. Circuit Court issued a decision that effectively cancels the previous approval of three harmful methane gas projects in South Texas by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), marking the first time a court has vacated FERC approval of an LNG terminal.