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New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul. (Cover Images via AP Images)
Press Release January 21, 2025

New York Governor Hochul Releases SFY2026 State Executive Budget Proposal

Governor misses opportunity to lead on cutting energy costs and protecting climate and public health

staff January 21, 2025

Michael Lenoff

Based in Washington, D.C., Michael Lenoff is a senior attorney with the Clean Energy program.

In the News: Bay Journal January 21, 2025

‘Ticking time bombs’: Nearly 100 coal ash dumps pepper the Chesapeake Bay watershed

Lisa Evans, Senior Counsel, Clean Energy Program: “To date, state regulators have largely failed to fill the void where federal regulations do not apply…. At the very least, information concerning the past disposal of toxic waste at these sites must be made public and available in a state database.”

In the News: WhoWhatWhy January 21, 2025

Not Out of the Woods: Grizzly Bears Stay on Endangered List but Trouble Looms

Mary Cochenour, Attorney, Northern Rockies Office: “There are videos of 399 walking through downtown Jackson in the middle of the night with her four cubs … She could have very easily been attracted to garbage and such, but the community always pulled together and worked really hard to remove those attractants in order to keep…

In the News: Politico January 21, 2025

Court nixes Trump LNG-by-rail rule, citing ‘cataclysmic’ risk

Bradley Marshall, Attorney, Florida Office: “We’re pleased that the court saw the danger this rule posed to our nation’s communities. As we pointed out, it would only take 22 tank cars to hold the equivalent energy of the Hiroshima bomb.”

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.

document January 21, 2025

Fix Our Forests Act: Opposition Letter

Over 130 groups send a letter to members of Congress opposing the Fix Our Forests Act

Press Release January 21, 2025

Earthjustice Hires Aish Shukla as New Chief Technology Officer

“It has never been more critical for tech to be a force for good.”

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”.

Donald J. Trump enters the Capitol Rotunda during his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 2025. (Kenny Holston / The New York Times / POOL / AFP)
feature January 20, 2025

Where the Trump Administration is Going and Where We Stand

We stand for clean air, clean water, a safe and stable climate. Earthjustice will defend the progress we have made and keep moving forward.

Press Release January 20, 2025

Declaración de Earthjustice Sobre el Primer Día de Mandato del Presidente Trump

“Si bien no es sorprendente, no deja de ser alarmante que la administración Trump no haya perdido tiempo en revertir políticas abrumadoramente populares que salvan vidas”.

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 Critica Las Acciones Ejecutivas de Trump Sobre Inmigración

“Apoyamos a nuestros socios en el movimiento por los derechos de los inmigrantes y las comunidades que representamos para hacer frente a una administración motivada en lanzar ataques aún más represivos y extremistas”.

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

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)
Press Release January 20, 2025

Earthjustice Blasts Trump Immigration Executive Orders

“We stand with our partners in the immigrants’ rights movement and the communities we represent to push back against an administration emboldened to launch even more repressive and extremist attacks.”

Press Release January 20, 2025

Earthjustice Responde a la Decisión de la Administración Trump de Retirar a EE.UU. del Acuerdo de París

Las emergencias climáticas sin precedentes solo empeorarán si no existe un compromiso gubernamental sostenido y urgente