Press Releases

Advocates Demand Ameren Pause Disconnections for Tornado Victims

St. Louis, MO – Advocates gathered this morning outside of Ameren Missouri’s headquarters calling on the utility to reinstate its disconnection moratorium through the end of the year for victims of the May 16th tornado. 

Sierra Club to UDAQ: Draft Intermountain Power Permit Will Illegally Allow Massive Increases in Dangerous Pollution

UTAH — Sierra Club is urging the Utah Department of Air Quality (UDAQ) to rescind its draft approval order that would allow both gas and coal units at the Intermountain Power Plant (IPP), near Delta, UT, to operate without requiring any additional pollution controls on either the IPP gas or coal units or even evaluating whether any controls are necessary. UDAQ is accepting comments on the draft permit until August 18.

Micron’s NY Semiconductor Complex Must Address Pollution Impacts

Sierra Club’s Atlantic Chapter submits letter during public comment period on megaproject’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Lawsuit by Truck Makers Daimler, Volvo, Paccar & Traton against Clean Truck Agreement a “Red Flag” for Trucking Industry

A lawsuit by major truck manufacturers Daimler Truck, Volvo, Paccar and Traton against the Clean Truck Partnership which they signed two years ago has been slammed as a “red flag” for the trucking industry. The agreement with the California Air Resources Board aims to secure the future of the trucking industry by increasing the number of clean, high-tech trucks and helping businesses avoid high diesel prices.

Colorado Sierra Club Celebrates Bill Co-Sponsored by Rep. Neguse to Stop Damaging Staffing Cuts to USFS, DOI, & DOE

Denver, Colo. – Today, the Sierra Club Colorado Chapter is urging Colorado U.S. Representatives Jeff Hurd,Lauren Boebert, and Jeff Crank, all members of the House Committee on Natural Resources, to support legislation that places a moratorium on devastating Reductions in Force (RIFs) at the Department of Interior, The U.S. Forest Service, and the Department of Energy.

Trump Executive Order Forces Banks To Do Business With Risky Clients

Directive prioritizes polluting corporations over financial safety of working Americans

Trump’s Federal Highway Administration Releases New, Unnecessary Guidance for EV Charging, Demanding States Resubmit Previously Approved Plans

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released new guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, a transformative, $5 billion initiative created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The purpose of the NEVI Program is to build a robust, nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations along major corridors.

EPA Rescinds Solar For All Funding

Washington, D.C. - Today, the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator posted a video on social media, announcing the agency will rescind all $7 billion of Solar For All grants. 

Arizona Public Service Abandons Clean Energy Commitments, Doubles Down on Dirty Energy

PHOENIX, ARIZ. - Today during Arizona Public Service’s Q2 quarterly earnings call, the utility announced it would rescind its previous clean energy commitments, eliminating its 2030 targets of 65% clean and 45% renewable energy, and abandoning its previous commitment to achieve a zero-carbon system by 2050.

Sierra Club Statement on Legislation to Stop Additional Agency Mass Layoffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation to block further mass layoffs at critical federal agencies.