Dear voornaam, A second report just showed 2018 as having the highest carbon emissions on record. Donald Trump's response? Build more coal plants! That's right—despite even his own administration's report that climate change is causing catastrophic damage to the U.S., Trump's rolling back regulations to make it easier to build new coal-fired power plants. And this holiday gift to Big Coal comes right on the heels of Trump's approval of seismic gas and oil exploration in the Atlantic and his attempt to fast-track offshore drilling in the Arctic just north of Alaska. Given Trump's response to climate change is burn, drill, and spill, we're on the verge of environmental catastrophe if we don't act now. While 2018 saw some big wins—we blocked Keystone XL again in the courts, got our 100th city to commit to clean energy, and saved Yellowstone grizzlies from trophy hunters—this new research shows we must do much more to stop the destructive effects of climate change. In the coming months we'll push to retire 2/3 of all coal plants, rally the grassroots to fight for climate justice, hold our newly elected and re-elected leaders accountable on clean air, water, endangered species and more. It's a heavy lift—and we simply can't do it all without your help right now. Donate now to help us stop the Trump administration from rolling back climate change regulation and ruining our pristine coastlines and monuments with dangerous drilling — in Congress, in the courts, and in the grassroots. All gifts made by December 31 will be MATCHED by a group of generous donors! We knew we had reason to be worried when Trump tapped Andrew Wheeler—a former coal lobbyist—to replace Scott Pruitt at the EPA. Sure enough, Wheeler has rolled out some of Trump's most toxic proposals. In addition to eliminating restrictions on coal plants he's weakened car fuel efficiency standards and loosened limits on methane pollution from oil and gas drillers. With your support, the Sierra Club will continue to check this administration in Congress, in the courts, and in the grassroots. We'll continue to defend the Clean Power Plan, the Endangered Species Act, and every other hard-fought protection for our air, water and wildlife. Can we count on your generous year-end gift now, while it will be MATCHED up to $750,000? Thank you for standing with the Sierra Club to defend our planet against the most anti-environment, pro-polluter administration in history. We're so grateful for your steadfastness and solidarity. With determination, Michael Brune Executive Director Sierra Club |