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Hugs Laced with Pesticides

Elvia Vasquez, a former farmworker sickened while working in the fields of California, now educates farm laborers to prevent more poisonings.

Shaken, Not Stirred: Chemical Cocktail Finally Under EPA Review

The EPA will finally review the chemical cocktail used in oil dispersants.

Industrial Fishing Leaves Steller Sea Lions Searching for Lunch

The government’s plan to allow industrial fishing fleets into protected waters threatens the endangered Steller sea lion, but there is a better way.

Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Left to Politics Rather Than Science

A new federal rule to protect endangered Mexican gray wolves contains flawed provisions that may lead to the wolves’ demise.

Listen to Your Heart and Your Brain to Understand Your Path

Kendra Brown, Associate Legislative Counsel for Earthjustice, speaks candidly about her journey to environmental law and commitment to helping others.

Southern California Plays With Fire And Gets Burned

Oil refining in Southern California heats up with explosive results, yet the fossil fuel industry shows no sign of slowing down.

Snatching Defeat From the Jaws of Victory

Floridians overwhelmingly approved the Land Acquisition Amendment to the state's Constitution in 2014, but citizens need to remain vigilant to ensure the funding is used for land conservation.

The ESA: A Glimmer of Hope in the Face of an Extinction Crisis

The extinction of the passenger pigeon is a frightening example of what our future could hold if we don’t value our natural heritage by upholding the protections of the Endangered Species Act.

Small Town Seeks Fair Fight in Battling Oil Industry’s Expansion

Recently, residents of La Habra Heights, California, rang in the New Year with a victory that ensures the small town will have a fair chance at banning new oil and gas drilling come election time.