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High-voltage transmission lines provide electricity to data centers in Ashburn in Loudon County, Virginia. (Ted Shaffrey / AP)
Article December 17, 2025

What You Need to Know About AI Data Centers

Here’s what to know about proposals for enormous new data centers, and what Earthjustice is doing to control their pollution, climate impacts, and your energy bill.

The TransAlta coal plant in Centralia, WA, is the largest source of mercury and global warming pollutants in the state.
(Earthjustice Photo)
Press Release December 17, 2025

Trump Administration Illegally Forces Washington’s Last Coal Plant to Keep Burning Coal Under False Energy Emergency

After nearly 15 years of planning, the plant had been scheduled to shut down Dec. 31

document December 16, 2025

Court filing: Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program

Earthjustice, Sierra Club, Climate Solutions, and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) filed a new challenge to the Trump administration’s hold on $2.5 billion in federal funding through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program.

Press Release December 16, 2025

Major Environmental Organizations Sue Trump Administration Over Hold on Billions for Electric Vehicle Charging

Millions of Americans would breathe easier if Trump administration unlocks clean transportation funds

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the Brooks Range mountains, Alaska. (Patrick J. Endres / Getty Images)
Article December 16, 2025

The Trump Administration Is Prepping to Sell off Alaska’s Arctic to Oil and Gas Companies

In a series of recent moves, the administration is opening most of the vast and precious Arctic ecosystem to drilling.

document December 15, 2025

Colorado PUC Decision

Colorado PUC Decision on Proceedings covering the 2025-2029 Distribution System Plan, Grid Modernization Adjustment Clause, and Virtual Power Plant Program

Illustrations by Ceylan Sahin Eker
Article December 5, 2025

The Lawyers Giving Us Hope

Six Earthjustice attorneys share what motivates them to keep fighting for the planet and its people.

En 2009, EPA determinó que las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero de los vehículos nuevos contribuyen a la contaminación que causa el cambio climático. (Foto cortesía de Steven Worster).
Press Release December 3, 2025

Declaración de Earthjustice sobre la Reducción de las Normas de Ahorro de Combustible por Parte de la Administración Trump

“Los costos del transporte ya están afectando a los hogares, y esta norma propuesta agrava la crisis de asequibilidad que enfrentan nuestras familias y comunidades”

In 2009, EPA determined that emissions of greenhouse gases from new motor vehicles contribute to pollution that causes climate change.
(Photo courtesy of Steven Worster.)
Press Release December 3, 2025

Earthjustice Statement on Trump Administration’s Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards

“Transportation costs are already squeezing households, and this proposed rule worsens the affordability crisis facing our families and communities.”

document November 24, 2025

Decision Approving Initial Tranche of Energy Efficiency Market Transformation Initiatives CA PUC

This decision approves two energy efficiency market transformation initiatives (MTIs) proposed by the California Market Transformation Administrator (CalMTA) in its application.

Regina Fred touches one of her window-mounted heat pumps in her apartment in the Queens borough of New York. (AP Photo)
Press Release: Victory November 20, 2025

California To Launch Window Heat Pump and 120 Volt Induction Programs

California Market Transformation Administrator to launch two programs helping more homes electrify appliances

document November 19, 2025

SPEED Act Opposition Letter

Over 100 groups oppose Chair Westerman’s “Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act” (The “SPEED Act”).

West Olive, Michigan, The J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan. Consumers Energy had planned to retire the plant on May 31, 2025, but President Trump ordered it to keep operating. (Jim West / Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Press Release November 19, 2025

Trump Administration Issues a Third Sham Emergency Order to Force the J.H. Campbell Power Plant to Keep Burning Coal

The costs of running the unnecessary coal power plant surpassed $80 million in September

Press Release November 18, 2025

Lawsuit Challenges FERC Approval of Central U.S. Grid Operator’s Fast-Track Energy Plan

Earthjustice filed a legal challenge to MISO’s plan to fast-track connection of mostly fossil-fueled generation at the expense of households

Press Release November 17, 2025

Advocates Take FERC to Court Over Southwest Power Pool’s Pricey Proposal to Favor Fossil Fuels

Earthjustice files challenge to SPP’s proposal that fails to account for fossil fuels’ poor reliability during extreme weather and undervalues clean energy

A satellite view of southern Louisiana. The proposed 112 MW Bayou Power Station would have included six methane gas units loaded on a barge, moored in a highly vulnerable area already suffering significant wetland losses. (MODIS Land Rapid Response Team / NASA GSFC)
Press Release: Victory November 13, 2025

Proposal for Floating Methane Gas Power Plant Defeated in Louisiana

Residents concerned about hurricanes and the methane gas barge celebrate Entergy’s retreat

Emissions from the Linden Cogeneration Plant is seen in Linden, New Jersey. (Kena Betancur / Getty Images)
Update November 12, 2025

World Court Rules U.S. Legally Obligated to Curb Climate Change

All nations must tackle climate change or face legal consequences for causing harm to the environment.

Press Release November 12, 2025

Governor Hochul Conducts the Bidding of the Oil and Gas Industry to Delay Implementation of All Electric Building Law

Despite success in U.S. District Court, Governor Hochul slow rolls her own energy affordability agenda