Sierra Club has a long and successful history mobilizing our two million-plus members and supporters to push government leaders to protect our health, air, water, land, animals, and climate. Corporations have a tremendous impact on all of these.

I absolutely love this story: A Marin activist named Jonathan Frieman, who runs a small nonprofit corporation (the JoMiJo Foundation) was driving in the carpool lane on highway 101 in Marin when he was stopped by a cop and given a $478 ticket. Ah, but Frieman insists he wasn't driving alone; beside him in the car were the articles of incorporation and other relevant corporate paperwork for his foundation — and in the United States, corporations are considered people. In fact, the California Vehicle Code refers to “natural persons or corporations.”

The historic new fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks that President Obama announced this summer will cut America’s oil dependence, curb global warming emissions, and create nearly 500,000 new jobs. So why are automobile dealers opposing them? The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is already in Washington, DC, trying to get Congress to stop this proposal from taking effect. Tell your state’s NADA director to support new clean car standards that will clean up our cars, our air, and create new jobs today! Personalize your letter for maximum effect! Tell your state’s NADA director what clean car standards mean for you and your family. Click here for more information on this issue.