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A Sinking Feeling about Florida’s Phosphate Mines

A series of environmental disasters has beset Florida’s phosphate mining industry, including the recent opening of a massive sinkhole 40 miles east of Tampa.

An Endangered Sea Turtle Offers His Two Cents

In recognition of Pacific Leatherback Conservation Day, one endangered sea turtle has some questions for the National Marine Fisheries Service.

Recap: This Week In The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Litigation

Flags fly at the Sacred Stone Camp, Cannonball, North Dakota.

A short summary of what happened this week in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's legal fight.

America’s Next Best Idea: More Diverse National Parks

A recent event at the David Brower Center united environmentalists/conservationists of all ages, races and ethnicities to find ways to increase diversity in America’s treasured parks.

Communities Turn the Tide in the Fight to Stop Explosive Oil Trains

A little-known federal agency recently reassured communities that they can say no to oil shipping terminals.

Remembering Reginald K. Brack Jr.

Reginald Brack was the consummate board member, a wise counselor whose opinions carried great weight, and a generous friend to all who know him through his devotion to Earthjustice.

Reginald K. Brack Jr., a force of nature and honorary life trustee of Earthjustice, passed away on October 4 at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Polluters' Attack on Clean Power Plan Seeks to Undermine Clean Air Act

Fossil fuel companies are challenging the legality of the Clean Power Plan—and trying to create a dangerous loophole in the Clean Air Act.

#JoinThePack and Vote for Your Favorite Wolf Art!

Help spread the word that wolves deserve to be respected and protected; vote for your favorite wolf art to be included in a national advocacy campaign this fall!

Cleaning up the Skies: Can Market-Based Solutions Cut Airplane Emissions?

In the wake of the Paris climate agreement, countries have created the first ever market-based mechanism to address climate pollution from international aviation—but it may not be strong enough.