These 51 Southeast Mayors and Communities Are Going for 100% Renewable Energy
Mayors and cities around the Southeast are going all in on renewable energy, which can help lower electricity costs, reduce pollution, and create jobs. The Sierra Club is compiling a list of…
Top 3 Coal Ash Stories to Follow in 2017
2017 is shaping up to be an important year for coal ash in the Southeast. There's so much happening at once. As utilities begin closing coal ash pits, communities and advocates are…
"Dirty Dozen" 2016 presents yet another strike against coal-fired Plant Hammond
A new report, released on November 16, explains the concerning weaknesses of Georgia's water pollution permits. When these permits are inevitably strengthened to limit mercury, arsenic, lead, and other toxic discharges from…
Spotlight Shines on Extreme Energy Burdens in Memphis
This past week, national experts from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) traveled from Washington, D.C. to Memphis, TN to help shine a spotlight on the extreme energy burdens many…
FL, GA, and AL Failing to Properly Regulate Coal Ash
This post is part two of a two-part series exploring the state of coal ash regulation and clean up in the Southeast. Part one focused on North and South Carolina and Tennessee. Part…
Just Energy Memphis Coalition Works to Ease Energy Burden
This Earth Day, we take a moment to recognize that clean energy solutions can not only help save our planet from the devastation of extreme climate change, but also help save families…
Will TVA Sweep Coal Ash Under the Rug?
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is finishing up hosting a series of public meetings across its service territory to hear concerns from residents about its plan to “close” some of its toxic coal…
Environmental Justice Community Airs Concerns in Memphis
Last weekend, the 2015 Memphis Environmental Justice Conference - Envisioning a Cleaner, Healthier Environment - brought people together, both local and national, to hear speakers talk on issues ranging from transportation issues, labor and…
Environmental Justice In the Clean Power Plan
This guest post was written by Leslie Fields, Director of Sierra Club's Environmental Justice and Community Partnerships Program, and Alejandra Nuñez, Staff Attorney for the Sierra Club's Environmental Law Program. This post…
Celebrate National Drive Electric Week - September 12-20
National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) kicks off its fifth year this Saturday with hundreds of events scheduled throughout the week to celebrate electric cars (EVs). NDEW, nationally presented by Plug-In America, Sierra Club, and…