Press Releases

Memo on Finance Day at COP 28: US Banks, US Regulatory Agencies, and GFANZ

Monday, December 4, is Finance Day at COP 28

Memo on Trade Day at COP 28: Industrial Decarbonization and Climate-Forward Trade

Monday, December 4, is Trade Day and Tuesday, December 5, is Industry and Energy Day at COP 28

90+ Groups to Northeast Governors: Enbridge Fracked Gas Proposal Not Welcome

HARTFORD, CT. – This week, a coalition of more than 90 climate and environmental justice groups released a letter to the governors of impacted states opposing Project Maple, a fracked-gas proposal that severely threatens decarbonization efforts across the Northeastern United States. 

New Standards Set the Baseline for Bank Reporting on Emissions from Capital Markets Activities

Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) publishes long-awaited methodology on banks’ disclosures of facilitated emissions, but what’s most needed is stronger targets for reducing those emissions

Recently Introduced EXPLORE Act Creates New Opportunities for Veterans

Yesterday Reps. Bruce Westerman and Raul Grijalva introduced the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, a House Outdoor Recreation package that includes legislation such as the Military Veterans in Parks Act.

Recently Introduced EXPLORE Act Addresses Key Outdoor Issues

Yesterday Reps. Bruce Westerman and Raul Grijalva introduced the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, a House Outdoor Recreation package that includes legislation such as the Outdoors For All Act, Military Veterans in Parks Act, and also reauthorizes the Every Kid Outdoors program.

Proposed early retirement of Tri-State’s coal units a win for public health and the planet

Denver, Colo. - Colorado’s second-largest electricity provider delivered a substantial win today for the health and wellbeing of citizens and the planet—and for the wallets of its members.

Advocates call on WA Department of Health to counter gas industry misinformation with trusted resources for public

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Nineteen health, environmental and social justice organizations submitted a letter to the Washington Department of Health today calling for the agency to inform the public on the health impacts from burning gas in homes and buildings.

Sierra Club Joins Allies To Appeal PA Court’s Ruling on RGGI

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Today, the Sierra Club Pennsylvania Chapter joined with PennFuture, Clean Air Council, and Environmental Defense Fund to file appeals to the Commonwealth Court’s ruling earlier this month that blocked the state from joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Governor Josh Shapiro appealed the ruling last week.

Delaware Becomes 12th State to Adopt Clean Car Standards to Improve Public Health, Address Climate Change

Dover, DE – Delaware has joined eleven other states that have adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule to become a leader in clean transportation. Regulators announced today that Delaware will be moving forward with the rule that sets gradual new electric vehicle (EV) sales targets reaching 82% through model year 2032. Delaware, having previously adopted state clean car standards, is for the first time adopting a zero-emission vehicle sales target. Delaware will officially be the first state to make such a leap in policy.