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 Stopping One of the Largest New Sources of Greenhouse Gasses
Due to the concerted efforts of Earthjustice attorneys, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment denied a permit for construction of a massive coal-fired power plant in western Kansas. The plant would have served mostly out-of-state customers while emitting more than ten million tons of carbon dioxide a year.
Blocking a New Coal-Fired Power Plant in Washington
The Washington State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, under pressure from Earthjustice and local environmental organizations, halted consideration of a coal-fired power plant that would have released six million tons of global-warming pollution every year.
Working with State Leadership
At a landmark climate change conference, Governor Crist set ambitious goals to move Florida away from coal and toward a greener energy future. Earthjustice Managing Attorney David Guest, who led the Glades Power Park challenge, was named to the Governor's Action Team on Energy and Climate Change.
Advocating for Protections on Navajo Indian Land
Earthjustice has called on the federal Environmental Protection Agency to reject or greatly restrict the proposed coal-fired power plant at Desert Rock, New Mexico. The 1,500 megawatt plant would be built on Navajo Indian land and is estimated to release 13.7 million tons of carbon dioxide each year. | 
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