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Pope’s Encyclical Proves We Have an "Unshakeable Moral Imperative to Act on Climate Change"

Last week, Pope Francis made history with the release of his papal encyclical on the environment.

Obama Is On a Fast Track to Solidify Secret European Trade Deal

Yesterday, the Senate granted President Obama the authority to negotiate at least two massive trade agreements, one of which you’ve probably never heard of.

Keeping the Grand Canyon Wild

Over 200,000 people sent comments to the Forest Service in response to a proposed development near the southern rim of the Grand Canyon.

Succulents and Wildflowers Leave Water-Wasting Lawns in the Dust

Houses in the California Bay Area are sporting dramatic displays of low-water plants that entice native bees and keep homeowners from pouring money down the drain.

Buenos Dias, D.C. – It's Time to Deal with the Effects of Pesticides

Earthjustice Legislative Representative Andrea Delgado appeared on Buenos Dias, D.C. with farmworker Fernando Rodriguez to speak about the impacts of pesticides on health and environment.

Oil Spill Gets Santa Barbara Riled—But Not All Are Invited to Protest

One of the many signs for the Stand in the Sand march in downtown Santa Barbara, California in May 2015.

As advocates rush to clean areas of coastline affected by the recent oil spill and convince lawmakers to enact stricter protections, many minority and low-income residents are left out of the conversation.

A Literal Lone Wolf: The Journey of OR-7

Remote camera photo of OR7 captured on 5/3/2014 in eastern Jackson County on USFS land (USFWS).”

The journey of OR-7, a wandering wolf who has captured the hearts and minds of thousands of people all over the world, is of even more importance now as the House and Senate consider must-pass spending bills containing bad wolf-focused policy riders.

Buenos Dias, D.C. – El Impacto de pesticidas

Andrea Delgado, Representante Legislativa de Earthjustice, fue invitada a Buenos Dias, D.C. con el joven Fernando Rodríguez. Hablaron sobre los pesticidas y el impacto en el medio ambiente.

Quiet Contemplation: Refinery Healing Walks Seek to Bring Communities Together

The Refinery Healing Walk is an opportunity to bring people together to combat air pollution issues.

This weekend people will come together for a Refinery Corridor Healing Walk to raise awareness to the dangers that refineries pose to surrounding communities.