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document March 25, 2024

45V Public Hearing Testimony

Testimony from Auburn Bell, Legislative Representative for Earthjustice, during U.S. Department of Treasury’s public hearing on proposed regulations for section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen on March 25, 2024.

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Press Release March 21, 2024

Earthjustice Opposes Congressional Efforts to Weaken the Clean Water Act, Allow Increased Water Pollution

The Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act would allow polluters to recklessly pollute our streams, wetlands, and waterways while shielding them from accountability

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From the Experts March 20, 2024

House Republicans’ ‘Polluter Profits’ Week Continues Putting Corporate Profits Over People

We can’t afford to waste time doubling down on a failed status quo.

Fine particulate matter (also known as soot or PM2.5) originate from fuel combustion and industrial processes. These harmful tiny particles penetrate the lungs and bloodstream, causing serious health harms. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release March 20, 2024

Earthjustice Blasts Congressional Efforts to Weaken Particulate Matter Standard

The ‘Smoggy Skies Act’ would weaken the Clean Air Act, limit the use of science-based decision making, and put the profits of polluting industries over the right to clean air

An old-growth forest in Oregon. (Frances Eatherington)
Press Release March 14, 2024

Climate Forests Campaign Responds to Senator Barrasso Bill Targeting Old-Growth Forests

Bill aims to undermine Forest Service efforts to protect old-growth trees

The east front of the U.S. Capitol. (Architect of the Capitol)
Press Release March 9, 2024

Earthjustice Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill

After months of unnecessary disarray and numerous fiscal cliffs, Congress has finally passed a government funding bill

The Biden administration has taken historic steps to address climate change and environmental injustice. (Adam Schultz / White House)
Press Release March 7, 2024

Earthjustice Statement on State of the Union

“This administration’s policies are already transforming communities across the country and helping us meet our climate goals while advancing environmental justice.”

Pelicans flying home to roost over salt marsh at Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina near Beaufort. (Teresa Kopec / Getty Images)
Press Release March 6, 2024

Earthjustice Blasts Attacks on Endangered Species Act in ‘America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act’

New legislation would weaken the ESA while gutting species conservation programs

document March 6, 2024

Groups oppose cuts to IRA CEQ funding

Groups express opposition to provisions in H.R. 7408, “America’s Wildlife Conservation Act,” that will completely rescind critical funding to the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).

document March 6, 2024

Opposition letter to ESA changes in AWHCA

70+ organizations express strong opposition to H.R. 7408, the America’s Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Act. This bill is a transparent attempt to weaken the Endangered Species Act and hamstring the conservation of our most imperiled species and their habitats.

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Architect of the Capitol)
Press Release February 15, 2024

Earthjustice Blasts Passage of House Bill to Undo President Biden’s LNG Pause

Building more LNG export infrastructure will lock us in to decades of fossil fuel reliance, perpetuate environmental injustices, and raise energy prices

Air pollution from refineries, chemical plants, and power plants contribute to tens of thousands of premature deaths and hundreds of thousands of asthma attacks every year. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release February 15, 2024

Groups Urge Members of Congress to Reject Bill Weakening Air Standards

The Air Quality Standards Implementation Act would weaken the Clean Air Act and expose millions to more toxic air pollution.

document February 14, 2024

Letter in Opposition to the Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024

A coalition of 32 groups sent a letter to Members of Congress urging them to reject the Air Quality Standards Implementation Act of 2024. The bill would weaken the Clean Air Act, severely limit the use of science-based decision-making, and prioritize industry profits over the right of communities to breathe clean air.

A large liquified natural gas transport ship sits docked in the Calcasieu River on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, near Cameron, Louisiana. (Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
Press Release February 13, 2024

Climate and Environmental Groups Oppose Bill to Remove DOE Review of LNG Exports

Hamstringing DOE to expand LNG exports would exacerbate climate change, perpetuate environmental injustices, and raise energy prices

document February 13, 2024

Sign-on Letter: Opposition to H.R. 7176 and Support for Biden Administration’s LNG Announcement

Earthjustice and more than 65 climate and environmental organizations expressed strong support for President Biden’s liquefied methane gas (otherwise known as liquefied natural gas, or LNG) export approval pause and urged Congress not to accelerate the expansion of LNG infrastructure.

The U.S. Capitol building. (Architect of the Capitol)
Press Release February 6, 2024

Earthjustice Blasts House Natural Resources Committee Markup of Mining Regulatory Clarity Act

“It’s long past time to update the antiquated 1872 hardrock mining law, but the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act is not the solution.”

A farmworker harvests strawberries in Salinas, California. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release February 2, 2024

130 Agriculture Researchers and Academics Urge Congressional Leadership to Support Robust Climate Research Funding in the 2024 Farm Bill

The joint letter calls for secured support of the vital USDA Climate Hubs

The U.S. EPA’s flag flies outside the Federal Triangle complex in Washington, D.C.
(Aidan Wakely Mulroney / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Press Release January 31, 2024

Earthjustice Applauds Confirmation of Joe Goffman to EPA Air and Radiation Office, Urges Strong Administrative Action on Air Pollution

“We’re pleased the Senate has stopped playing politics with Joe Goffman’s nomination and finally confirmed him to lead the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation.”