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Regulatory ‘Burden’? A Mere $2,000 Would Have Saved This Man’s Neighborhood

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Jesse Marquez in Wilmington, CA.

The EPA wants to roll back a safety rule that would make the chemical industry more accountable for public health. Chemical disaster survivor Jesse Marquez explains why that’s a terrible idea.

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Local Activists Put a Cork in Dangerous Gas Storage Proposal in New York’s Wine Country

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A protest against the proposed gas storage facility in Watkins Glen, NY, on July 14th, 2014.

After a wave of public opposition, New York State regulators have denied a proposal for a gas storage facility in the Finger Lakes region.

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Trump Stifles Science in Coal Country

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Central to Appalachian identity and heritage, West Virginia's mountains are being destroyed by mountain top removal coal mining.

The Trump administration doesn’t want us to know what’s making coal country sick.

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The Fight to Stop a Giant Coal Plant From Poisoning ‘The Lungs of South Asia’

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The Sundarbans mangrove forest as seen from outer space.

Sultana Kamal leads a coalition of environmental groups fighting to keep the governments of Bangladesh and India from building a giant coalfired power plant next to a vast wild estuary called the Sundarbans.

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Gran triunfo para la niñez. EPA finalmente propone fortalecer los criterios de plomo

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El trabajo científico de Bruce Lanphear mostró el peligro de exponerse a bajos niveles de plomo. Su trabajo con Earthjustice ayudó a garantizar hogares más seguros para nuestros hijos.

El fortalecimiento de los criterios de plomo impulsado por Earthjustice, protegerán a miles de niños en todo el país.

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Standing up for the Dugong, in Costumes and in Court

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A dugong digs in seagrass for food. Earthjustice is fighting to protect the endangered Okinawan dugong.

Earthjustice has asked the court to halt construction of a U.S. military base until the Department of Defense complies with laws dealing with preservation.

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In a Big Win for Kids, EPA Finally Proposes to Strengthen Lead Standards

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Bruce Lanphear’s scientific work showed the dangers of low-level lead exposure. His work with Earthjustice helped ensure safer homes for our children.

Stronger lead standards, prompted by Earthjustice litigation, will better protect thousands of children nationwide.

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We’re Suing to Save a World-Famous Canoeing Wilderness From Mining Pollution

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Sulfide mining poses a severe threat to the 1,100 lakes in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

There are 1,100 clear, peaceful lakes in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters wilderness. The Trump administration wants to add a sulfide mine or two.

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The Real Scott Pruitt Scandal Is His Coming Crusade to Help Car Companies Pollute More

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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt

The head of the EPA is reportedly considering a plan to thwart California’s clean air standards.

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Fighting to Keep a Dirty Power Plant out of a Tropical Paradise

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Bali fishing boat.

The Indonesian government wants to saddle beautiful north Bali with a coal-fired power plant. In support of local communities, we’re fighting back.

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