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

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.

Standing up for the Dugong, in Costumes and in Court

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Company Rushes to Build Pipeline Through Bayou Despite Invalid Permit

Construction on the Bayou Bridge pipeline in Louisiana

The company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline is digging on a new project in Louisiana, even after a court deemed its permit invalid.

Stopping the Big Florida Swindle

The Florida Forever conservation land-buying program was created to set aside funds for conservation to protect coastal areas like this one.

Florida legislators stole funds earmarked for conservation to pay for salaries and agency-operating expenses. On behalf of millions of Floridians, Earthjustice fought back—and we just won.

Tragic Orca Deaths Underscore Urgent Need to Restore Salmon Runs

An orca breaches off the coast of Washington. The southern resident orca population in Washington's Salish Sea has hit a 34-year low as Chinook salmon, the whales' primary food source, have grown scarcer.

Deaths among Puget Sound orcas, which just hit their lowest population count in 34 years, remind us of the urgent need to protect and restore salmon runs in the Columbia-Snake River system.