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From the Experts April 1, 2021

Electrification is Coming to D.C., Maryland, Virginia

As state and local governments look to a future free of fossil fuels, Earthjustice is organizing with our partners to help ease the transition.

Wind turbines off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island. The Maryland wind farm project is projected to create 9,700 jobs and generate more than $1.8 billion of in-state spending. (Dennis Schroeder / NREL)
From the Experts October 20, 2020

New Oceans Bill Offers One Plan for Two Crises

This might seem obvious, but our planet is mostly ocean. So we can’t talk about a sustainable future and environmental justice without also talking about ocean protection.

The new PSEG gas-fired power plant plant sits next to Bridgeport Harbor, Conn.
(Allison Minto for Earthjustice)
Article August 3, 2020

After Deceiving Bridgeport’s Religious Leaders, PSEG Is Facing the Backlash

Energy company PSEG promised jobs and local investments to the residents of Bridgeport, Connecticut, to get their new gas-fired power plant built. Seven years later, none of that has happened. The residents — and the city — are done waiting.

Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency has signaled it will try to stop states from leading efforts to clean up our air.
(Rob Chambliss / Earthjustice)
Press Release February 4, 2020

Environmental and Public Health Advocates Agree: Trump is the Worst President for Our Environment in History

Groups blast administration’s record in advance of State of the Union address

A coal-fired power plant in central Wyoming.
(Greg Goebel / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Press Release June 19, 2019

Earthjustice Denounces Trump Administration’s Dirty Power Scam

The Dirty Power Scam would gut limits on carbon emissions and present a step backward for climate action

Smoke from a coal powered plant.
(Calin Tatu / Shutterstock)
Press Release August 21, 2018

Earthjustice on EPA’s Coal Power Scam: A Big Leap in the Wrong Direction on Climate Pollution

EPA moves forward with dismantling of Clean Power Plan

Colleen Fitzgerrell, who works on clean energy issues for Earthjustice, addresses EPA officials at a listening session on the repeal of the Clean Power Plan.
(Martin do Nascimento / Earthjustice)
feature March 2, 2018

Showing Up for Clean Power

Alarmed by President Trump’s plans to scrap the Clean Power Plan, hundreds turn out to address officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Hear are some of their stories.

Speakers at the listening session held by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan, in San Francisco on Feb. 28, 2018.
(Martin do Nascimento / Earthjustice)
Press Release February 28, 2018

At EPA Public Hearing, Earthjustice and Partners Remain Committed to Fight Climate Change “On All Fronts”

Opposition to back-tracking on climate protections mounts

Document January 29, 2018

NGO Comments On Pruitt Clean Power Plan Participation

Attention: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2017-0355, Repeal of Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units

A child plays near the Cheswick coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania. Burning coal is a major cause of climate change and releases toxic pollution that threatens our air and water.
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release January 29, 2018

Earthjustice: EPA Must Withdraw Clean Power Plan Repeal Proposal Which is Tainted by Scott Pruitt’s Involvement

Pruitt’s mind is made up against the plan, so the public can’t count on him to give fair consideration

Press Release December 18, 2017

Earthjustice on EPA’s Latest Clean Power Plan Gambit: Scott Pruitt’s Stalling Tactics Are No Way to Respond to Our Urgent Climate Crisis

By repealing the Clean Power Plan and slow-walking a possible substitute, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt once again sides with polluters against climate action

Press Release October 11, 2017

Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces Major Commitment in Support of Clean Energy

Announcement comes one day after the Trump administration formally announced plans to rescind the Clean Power Plan

video October 10, 2017

Stop Trump From Repealing The Clean Power Plan

As our country's leaders refuse to rise to this challenge of acting on climate change, Earthjustice will be working to hold them accountable in court.

Article October 10, 2017

Amidst Climate Disasters, Trump and Pruitt to Scrap Clean Power Plan

As unprecedented hurricanes and wildfires rage across the United States, President Trump and Scott Pruitt try to ensure the U.S. does nothing to rein in climate change.

Las plantas de carbón como esta en Springdale, PA, son una vista común en todo el país. El Plan de Energía Limpia impone límites de carbono que reducen la quema de carbón.
(CHRIS JORDAN-BLOCH / EARTHJUSTICE)
Article October 10, 2017

En medio de desastres climáticos, Trump y Pruitt eliminan el Plan de Energía Limpia

Mientras que huracanes e incendios forestales de proporciones históricas afectan a miles de estadounidenses, el presidente Trump y Scott Pruitt tratan de asegurar que los Estados Unidos no haga nada para controlar el cambio climático.

A child plays near the Cheswick coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania. Burning coal is a major cause of climate change and releases toxic pollution that threatens our air and water.
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release October 9, 2017

Earthjustice on Clean Power Plan Repeal Announcement: Corporate Polluters’ Wish-List Indistinguishable From EPA’s To-Do List

EPA Administrator Pruitt has shown he is willing to abdicate his duty to protect the American people

A child plays near the Cheswick coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania. Burning coal is a major cause of climate change and releases toxic pollution that threatens our air and water.
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release October 9, 2017

Respuesta de Earthjustice a la derogación del Plan de Energía Limpia: La lista de deseos de las compañías contaminantes es indistinguible a la lista de tareas de la EPA

El administrador de la EPA demuestra que está dispuesto a abdicar su deber de proteger la salud del pueblo estadounidense

Coal-fired power plants are a common sight throughout the country. This is the Cheswick Generating Station in Springdale, PA. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Article August 30, 2017

Building Up to a Bailout: New Department of Energy Study Makes Up Reasons to Promote Coal

The evidence gathered shows the grid is reliable, but the recommendations are trumped up.