WASHINGTON D.C.-- Today, the House revealed its dirty Interior-Environment spending proposal for environmental and public health funding for FY2018. Among its many harmful proposals, this budget attacks clean water, threatens wildlife by delisting the gray wolf and sage grouse as endangered species, and weakens smog standards, putting children and the elderly at greater risk.
In response, Sierra Club’s Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:
Flagstaff, AZ – More than 2.5 million comments, including thousands from Arizonans and indigenous representatives, have been collected in support of national monuments as part of a “review” initiated by the Trump administration. Led by Interior Secretary Zinke, the intent of the review is to undermine and rollback protections for some of the country’s most beloved public lands.
Las Vegas, Nevada -- Nationwide, Americans have submitted more than 2.5 million comments in support of national monuments as part of a “review” initiated by the Trump administration. Led by Interior Secretary Zinke, the intent of the review is to undermine and rollback protections for some of the country’s most beloved public lands. Nevada’s Gold Butte and Basin & Range were among the national monuments targeted by the review.
Los Angeles, California-- More than 2.5 million comments have been collected in support of national monuments as part of a “review” initiated by the Trump administration. Led by Interior Secretary Zinke, the intent of the review is to undermine and rollback protections for some of the country’s most beloved public lands.
Salt Lake City, Utah -- More than 2.5 million comments have been collected in support of national monuments as part of a “review” initiated by the Trump administration. Led by Interior Secretary Zinke, the intent of the review is to undermine and rollback protections for some of the country’s most beloved public lands. Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante were among the national monuments targeted by the review.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- According to Bloomberg and Politico, the Trump administration is considering easing fines proposed by the Obama administration for automakers that don’t meet the 2015 proposed fuel economy standards. With lower fines, automakers can more easily create cars with lower fuel efficiency by simply paying a small fine.
(New Orleans, LA) – Yesterday, Entergy New Orleans submitted its latest proposal to build a gas power plant in New Orleans East despite ongoing opposition from residents, businesses and organizations.
Washington, DC -- Today, the Sierra Club and its partners filed a lawsuit challenging BLM’s recent decision to suspend key parts of a rule designed to reduce waste by limiting methane pollution from oil and gas operations on public lands.
Denver, Colo. -- Today, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock concluded his State of the City address by issuing a bold vision for powering Denver with 100 percent clean, renewable energy like wind and solar. Mayor Hancock’s endorsement represents a significant first step towards Denver ultimately adopting a goal of transitioning to 100 percent clean, renewable energy.