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Press Releases

Photo of the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan.
September 11, 2026

Trump Administration Loses First Court Case Challenging DOE Orders for Coal Plants

Court rules against the DOE order for the J.H. Campbell coal power plant in Michigan

A tan brutalist building sits on a field surrounded by low foothills. A man is riding a bicycle there.
September 10, 2026

National Science Foundation and White House Sued for Refusing to Release Government Records

Lawsuit calls for more transparency around the decision to dismantle critical research center that supports our nation’s public safety, economic prosperity, national defense, and understanding of climate change

September 10, 2026

Colorado PUC Strengthens Black Hills Clean Heat Plan, Requires Beneficial Electrification Offerings for Customers

Decision ensures customers of one of CO’s largest gas-only utilities have access to the same opportunities to electrify their homes

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June 16, 2026

The New York Times

D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s Data Center

Laura Thoms, Director of Enforcement, Earthjustice

“It’s remarkable for the United States to intervene on behalf of a polluter in a case like this. Ordinarily, they would intervene to enforce the law.”

February 17, 2026

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court may block thousands of lawsuits over Roundup weed killer

Patti Goldman, Attorney, Northwest Office

“When people use pesticides in their fields or on their lawns, they don’t expect to get cancer. Yet this happens, and when it does, state court lawsuits provide the only real path to accountability.”

January 14, 2026

Slate

It’s Responsible for One of the Worst Oil Disasters Ever. It’s Counting On Trump to Let It Do It Again.

Sam Sankar, SVP of Programs

“The first Trump administration saw oil companies as its ‘partners.’ The second Trump administration treats them as its ‘customers.’”