Sierra Club Blasts Report of 'Concierge, White Glove Service” for Fossil Fuel Companies

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A report from the Washington Postyesterday, detailed the lengths to which the Trump administration is catering to fossil fuel companies, offering "concierge, white glove" service for executives looking to circumvent environmental and safety reviews.

This news comes at a time when Donald Trump is blocking more affordable, clean energy options, like wind and solar, in the name of a sham energy emergency.

In response, Sierra Club Director of Beyond Fossil Fuels Policy Mahyar Sorour issued the following statement:

"The reality of fossil fuel companies getting white glove, concierge service from the Trump administration would be comical if it weren't so sinister. During the election, Trump told oil and gas executives that he would clear the way for more production without any safeguards if they gave his campaign a billion dollars - they did and now Trump is blocking clean energy and giving the oil and gas industry immense handouts in return. Fossil fuel companies make obscene amounts of money on the backs of the American people while pumping our air and water with dangerous, cancer-causing pollutants and denying any responsibility. The Trump administration is rolling out the red carpet for the polluters and tearing down any semblance of guardrails to protect people and keep energy affordable."

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About the Sierra Club

The Sierra Club is America's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with millions of members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit https://www.sierraclub.org.