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Sierra Club and DC organizations oppose Congressional efforts to roll back DC vehicle pollution standards
March 7, 2024
Along with other organizations in DC, the Sierra Club expressed our strong opposition to Congressional attempts to undermine the District’s authority to protect the health and welfare of its residents and the environment.
DC Needs More Car-Free Pedestrian Corridors
March 4, 2024
DC Chapter Sustainable Transportation Committee Chair Mike Litt testified in favor of legislation to designate pedestrian corridors closed to personal vehicle traffic.
DC Council Must Protect Funding for Low-Income Electrification & Energy Efficiency Measures
February 29, 2024
Clean Energy Committee Chair Lara Levison called for the DC Council to protect funding for low-income electrification and energy efficiency retrofits, reduce plastic waste, and move away from fossil- fuel-based transportation.
It's Time for DC Building Code Officials to Start Enforcing DC's Reuse Laws and Climate Commitments
February 22, 2024
Zero Waste Committee Chair Susan Schorr called on the Department of Buildings to enforce rules that demolition projects salvage half of construction materials and for department officials to stop obstructing Mayor Bowser's climate commitments.
Budget Shortfall Shows Need for Region-wide Dedicated Funding Source for Metro
February 16, 2024
Sustainable Transportation Committee Chair Mike Litt testified before the DC Council asking that DC, Maryland, and Virginia establish a dedicated WMATA funding source to ensure safe, reliable, and electrified transit for the region.