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Land cleared of vegetation in 2025 for a massive solar project by AES Power in Guayama, P.R. The coal-burning facility expanded to build a large-scale solar project on over a thousand acres of agricultural land. (Erika P. Rodriguez for Earthjustice)
From the Experts August 13, 2026

Puerto Rico’s Grid Money Could Be a Blessing. Instead, It Risks Becoming a Curse.

Federal recovery funds are supporting coal and gas, deepening the island's dependence on imported fuel.
In the News: MSN August 5, 2026

Washington groups challenge energy rate hikes, call for cleaner energy

Victor Zertuche, Attorney, Northwest Office: "A big investment costing at least $600 million in Centralia to convert a coal-fired plant to a gas plant that would, over 17 years, cost ratepayers an extreme amount of money."
The R.S. Nelson coal fired-power plant in 2004, in Westlake, La. (Jamie Gates / AP Photo / American Press)
Press Release August 4, 2026

Trump Administration’s Plan to Put Louisiana in Charge of Toxic Coal Ash Pollution Threatens Sources of Drinking Water

Testing at all Louisiana coal plants found groundwater contamination above federal safe drinking water standards
document August 4, 2026

Comments Opposing Louisiana Primacy of Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program

Earthjustice, the Alliance for Affordable Energy Louisiana, and the Sierra Club filed these comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to let the state of Louisiana run its own Coal…
In the News: Canary Media July 29, 2026

EPA proposals to keep Indiana coal going would threaten drinking water

Thom Cmar, Deputing Managing Attorney, Midwest Regional Office: “EPA is, under this administration, pulling every possible lever when it comes to every possible environmental rule to try to keep coal plants running for as long as possible.”
Press Release July 23, 2026

EPA Will Allow Salt River Project to Continue to Recklessly Dump Toxic Coal Ash

EPA proposes to grant SRP’s request to evade wastewater regulations for its coal ash pond at the Coronado Generating Station in Apache County
A solar panel crew installs panels on the roof of a house in Washington state. (Ryan J Lane / Getty Images)
From the Experts July 23, 2026

Washington’s Largest Utility Can Help Meet Washington’s Clean Energy Goals

Public interest groups are pushing for a healthier future powered by renewables by intervening in a utility rate proceeding.
In the News: Michigan Advance July 18, 2026

Judge denies DTE bid to pause Clean Air Act order over Zug Island facility

Mary Rock, Special Counsel, Clean Energy Program: “It’s very encouraging to see the Court stick to the relief that community members fought for and that they urgently need to breathe clean air.”
The Stanton Energy Center coal plant and coal ash storage located near Orlando, Florida. (J Henry Fair for Earthjustice / <a href="https://www.jhenryfair.com/" class="a_color--black">jhenryfair.com</a>)
Press Release July 14, 2026

EPA Floats Plan to Speed Up Its Dismantling of Coal Ash Protections

The scheme would speed up the implementation of EPA’s efforts to gut coal ash protections
document July 8, 2026

Comanche 2: Motion to Intervene

An environmental justice coalition requested permission to intervene in a proceeding involving Public Service Company of Colorado’s proposal to further extend the December 2026 retirement deadline for Unit 2 at…
Press Release July 7, 2026

Groups Challenge Department of Energy’s Illegal Orlando Area Coal Plant Extension

The costs of running the coal plant, over $6 million per month, will likely be passed onto Central Florida families and businesses
document June 29, 2026

Letter to EPA Administrator Zeldin on Coal Ash, Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities; Legacy/CCRMU Amendments, 91 Federal Register 18968, Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OLEM–2020–0107

Earthjustice joined 195 public interest groups and individuals from multiple states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, to oppose the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Legacy/CCRMU Amendments Rule and call on the…
Each of the claimants has been seriously harmed by extreme weather events, from catastrophic bushfires and heatwaves to sea level rise and flooding. (Rebecca Parker)
Press Release June 22, 2026

Fossil Fuel Exports at Center of UN Human Rights Case Against Australian Government

This is the first case of its kind since the International Court of Justice affirmed that governments have a legal duty to prevent climate harm
Each of the claimants has been seriously harmed by extreme weather events, from catastrophic bushfires and heatwaves to sea level rise and flooding. (Rebecca Parker)
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: The Australian Coal and Gas Exports Case

We are 10 Australians who argue the Australian Government is failing to meet its obligations under international human rights law.
document June 22, 2026

Expert Report: Australia Export Emissions and the Paris Agreement Temperature Commitments

A report from Dr Dan Calverley and Professor Kevin Anderson which concludes that Australia’s future projected fossil fuel exports do not come anywhere close to being aligned with the global…
Bushfire smoke lies thick on the plain by the Ord River in Kimberley, Western Australia. <span class="image--credit">(Steve Waters / Getty Images)</span>
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: Our Legal Claim

We argue the Australian government has a legal duty to protect people from climate harm. Climate harm is foreseeable and already happening across Australia.
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feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: Media Releases

Ten Australians file historic “Hard Truths” case over Australian coal and gas exports at the United Nations
Shipping containers on trailers lined up on a West Oakland street. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release June 15, 2026

Groups Support CA Bill Requiring Full Environmental Review Of Large-Scale Coal Terminal

The Community First Coal Review Act would prevent approval for any new major coal terminals based on outdated information