Tag: Sierra Club
Toxic Coal Pollution Spikes to 25-Year High Under Trump
Washington, D.C. — Pollution from coal-fired power plants has reached a quarter-century high under the Trump administration. This massive spike comes as the Trump administration touts rollbacks of bedrock public health safeguards, exemptions for polluting coal plants from emission standards, and handouts to coal plants across the country. Last month, Donald Trump was crowned the “undisputed champion of … [continued]
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Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Massive Public Lands Giveaway in Alaska
Interior decision opens 2 million acres to industrialization, attempts to fast track Ambler Road Ten Alaska and national groups sued the Interior Department today for unlawfully removing federal protections over public lands in an area stretching from the Yukon River to the Brooks Range. These lands had been protected for … [continued]
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Duke Merger Settlement Agreement Reached in South Carolina
Following North Carolina Approval, Stage Set for Final Merger COLUMBIA, S.C. — A settlement agreement was reached by groups, including the Sierra Club, with Duke Energy on its proposed merger of its subsidiaries in South Carolina. A Sierra Club priority included in the settlement agreement is the commitment from Duke … [continued]
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New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Ignores Financial Risks of Fossil Fuels in First Letter to Shareholders
OMAHA, Nebraska — In his first letter to shareholders as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Greg Abel acknowledged that rising electricity demand and more frequent wildfires will impact the delivery of affordable and reliable energy to customers. He also noted that “the CEO is responsible for serving as Chief Risk Officer — there is … [continued]
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Sierra Club Endorses John Cavanaugh for Congress
Omaha, NE — Today, the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of State Senator John Cavanaugh in the 2026 election for the office of House of Representatives in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District. “John Cavanaugh is the leader our community needs to fight for a healthier, cleaner, and more affordable future,” said Sharon Clawson, … [continued]
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