Press Releases

Coalition Calls On Hyundai To Address Environmental Concerns In $6B Louisiana Steel Mill

Automaker asked to commit to zero-carbon steel manufacturing that doesn't increase pollution in the region

Meeting the Moment with Clean RIDES: New Analysis Shows State Transportation Spending Key to Climate Progress and Consumer Savings

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new coalition of over 100 organizations, the Clean RIDES Network just launched to support clean transportation at the state level. The Network brings together leaders working on climate, transit, labor, business, housing, and public health. 

Sierra Club Statement on Trump Administration’s Announced Reconsideration of Clean Vehicle Standards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, as part of a suite of “deregulatory actions” attacking health, clean air, and climate, the Trump administration announced its plan to reconsider the Environmental Protection Agency’s standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles.  

Sierra Club Statement on Elon Musk’s Push to Privatize Amtrak

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire, recently disparaged Amtrak and suggested the federal government moves towards privatization of the rail service.In 2024, Amtrak reported record revenue and ridership. 

New Challenge on Trump Administration’s Attempt to “Terminate” New York’s Congestion Pricing Program

NEW YORK CITY— Today, Riders Alliance and Sierra Club, represented by Earthjustice, filed a new legal complaint against the Trump Administration’s Department of Transportation (DOT) for attempting to end New York City’s long-awaited Congestion Pricing program, less than two months after the program’s successful launch. The legal complaint charges that the Trump administration made serious legal mistakes in its rush to deprive New Yorkers of the benefits of Congestion Pricing, and that these mistakes suggest that the administration is acting pretextually.

Sierra Club Statement: Trump Moves to Kill Successful Congestion Pricing Program in NYC

NEW YORK CITY - Today, media reports show that Donald Trump is attempting to kill New York City’s recently implemented congestion pricing program, which went into effect on January 5 for the Central Business District of Manhattan. 

Automakers Making Inadequate Progress On Cleaning Up their Supply Chains, 2025 Results of Clean Cars Scorecard Shows

USA – Lead the Charge unveiled its third annual Auto Supply Chain Leaderboard on Tuesday, ranking 18 global automakers based on their efforts to build equitable, sustainable, and fossil-free supply chains as they transition to electric vehicles (EVs).

Trump Administration Illegally Freezes Billions in Funding For Electric Vehicle Charging

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Federal Highway Administration issued a letter to state Departments of Transportation purporting to cancel states’ already-approved plans to build out America’s EV charging network through the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and claiming to kill NEVI’s implementing policies.

Sierra Club Celebrates Transit Equity Day on Feb. 4, Rosa Parks’ Birthday

NATIONWIDE - Today, in honor of Rosa Parks’ birthday, labor unions, racial justice groups, environmental organizations, transit groups, and disability advocates are joining together to elevate public transit as a civil right and essential to healthy communities. 

Sierra Club Statement: Congestion Pricing is Working. Trump Should Leave it Alone.

NEW YORK CITY - Today, the New York Times reported that Donald Trump could attempt to halt New York City’s recently implemented congestion pricing program, which went into effect on January 5 for the Central Business District of Manhattan.