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People enjoy a sunny afternoon in a Los Angeles park with a view of the downtown skyline. (Chris Delmas / AFP via Getty Images)
Article January 28, 2025

10 Ways We’ll Fight the Trump Administration to Protect Our Environment

Earthjustice will use the power of the law to defend the right to a healthy environment.

document January 27, 2025

Community letter opposing Burgum as Interior Secretary

Environmental groups send letter to U.S. Senate urging Senators to oppose Doug Burgum’s nomination to serve as Interior Secretary

President Donald Trump holds a letter to the U.N. stating the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. (Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images)
Update January 24, 2025

La Administración Trump Abandona la Acción Climática, Pero La Crisis Continúa

Sin importar lo que nos depare, no dejaremos de luchar para eliminar gradualmente las emisiones que calientan el planeta, catalizar una transición energética limpia justa y equitativa, y proteger a las comunidades del desastre climático.

Press Release January 24, 2025

Environmental Organizations Act to Protect California Waiver for Clean Cars

California’s standards help clean the air we breathe and improve health outcomes for millions of Americans

In the News: Florida Politics January 24, 2025

Florida Republicans optimistic Donald Trump’s drilling expansion won’t bring rigs near Florida’s coast

Brettny Hardy, Attorney, Oceans Program, Earthjustice: “We don’t believe that Trump has authority to revoke Biden’s withdrawal. The only court to consider this issue in the District of Alaska determined that the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act only gives a president the authority to issue a withdrawal but does not provide authority to revoke a…

Flaring natural gas burns by jack pumps at an oil well near Buford, North Dakota in the Bakken oil fields. (William Campbell / Corbis via Getty Images)
Article January 23, 2025

Trump Unveiled His Fossil Fuel Agenda. We’ll Fight for a Clean Energy Future Instead.

A raft of executive orders envisions sweeping fossil fuel extraction on federal lands, waters

In the News: NPR January 22, 2025

Trump’s energy emergency is a gift to fossil fuel firms. It’s likely headed to court

Sam Sankar, Senior VP of Programs, Earthjustice: “It’s striking that the emergency he seems to be declaring, is one of a lack of fossil fuel production. The U.S. is currently producing more oil and gas than any nation on the planet ever has in the history of human civilization.”

In the News: Politico January 21, 2025

Trump seeks to ‘unleash’ Alaska’s natural resources

Erik Grafe, Attorney, Alaska Office: “We’ll continue to use the power of the law to defend the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This land is cherished by people globally, nationally and within Alaska for its ecological values and held to be a sacred place by neighboring Gwich’in communities. It is no place to drill for oil.”

In the News: Politico January 21, 2025

States, industry sue to reopen federal waters for drilling

Drew Caputo, VP of Litigation for Lands, Wildlife, Oceans: “Big Oil … already had more offshore acres under lease than it could ever safely develop. This lawsuit is a misguided attempt to undo widely supported protections. We will do everything possible to defend President [Biden]’s lawful protective orders,”

President Donald Trump holds a letter to the U.N. stating the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. (Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images)
Update January 21, 2025

The Trump Administration Abandons Climate Action, But Crisis Remains

President Trump tries to walk away from the climate crisis by exiting the Paris Agreement and undoing federal climate actions.

A natural gas flare from an offshore oil drilling rig in Cook Inlet, Alaska.
(Paul Souders / Getty Images)
Press Release January 20, 2025

Earthjustice Statement: Day One Agenda from the Trump Administration Prioritizes Extractive Industries Above All Else in Alaska

Earthjustice will continue to work with clients and partners to protect Alaska’s public lands and hasten the clean energy transition to build a vibrant and thriving state

Press Release January 20, 2025

Acciones de Trump Costarán Vidas y Empleos, Afirman Grupos

“Nuestras organizaciones seguirán defendiendo con firmeza las protecciones climáticas y lucharán contra los planes del presidente Trump que dañarían nuestro medio ambiente, nuestra salud, nuestra economía y nuestro clima”.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)
Press Release January 20, 2025

Climate Organizations: Trump’s Actions Will Cost Lives, Jobs

“Our organizations will continue to stand strong for climate protections and will fight President Trump’s plans that would harm our environment, our health, our economy, and our climate.”

Press Release January 20, 2025

Earthjustice Responde a las Prioridades Energéticas de la Administración Trump

Seguiremos luchando por el futuro de energía limpia que necesitamos

Strong winds blow embers around firefighters battling to save homes in Pasadena, Calif., from the Eaton Fire on Jan. 7, 2025. (David McNew / Getty Images)
Press Release January 20, 2025

Earthjustice Responds to Trump Administration’s Energy Priorities

We’ll keep fighting for the clean energy future we need

Earthjustice’s Senior Vice President of Programs, Sam Sankar, and Director of Strategic Legal Advocacy, Kirti Datla, pose for a portrait in front of the Supreme Court of the United States. (Melissa Lyttle for Earthjustice)
Article January 20, 2025

Mientras Trump Asume La Presidencia Nuevamente, Earthjustice No Cede Terreno

Sabemos que podemos salir victoriosos ante el presidente Trump y sus aliados, porque lo hemos hecho antes.

Earthjustice’s Senior Vice President of Programs, Sam Sankar, and Director of Strategic Legal Advocacy, Kirti Datla, pose for a portrait in front of the Supreme Court of the United States. (Melissa Lyttle for Earthjustice)
Article January 20, 2025

As Trump Takes Office Again, Earthjustice Is Ceding No Ground

One election will not deter us or erase the environmental progress we’ve achieved.

A male greater sage-grouse performs a spring courtship ritual in Carbon County, Wyoming. (Noppadol Paothong)
Press Release: Victory January 17, 2025

Ninth Circuit Upholds Decision That Struck Down Trump Administration Sage-Grouse Leasing

Court affirms district court’s invalidation of more than 100 oil and gas leases