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One Toxic Pesticide Is on the Way Out—With Many More to Go
To grow food without poisonous chemicals, you need to buck the system.
Read MoreSuperfund Super-Polluters: Chevron Molycorp Mine, New Mexico
The Chevron Molycorp mine has tainted water supplies in northern New Mexico for decades, and taxpayers could end up on the hook for a large portion of the clean-up costs.
Read MoreJudge: Refusal to List Wolverine as Endangered “Borders on the Absurd”
The iconic wolverine has a fighting chance at survival thanks to a recent court ruling on behalf of eight conservation groups represented by Earthjustice.
Read MoreCome Snow and Drought, Monarch Butterflies Fly On
Monarch butterfly numbers have rebounded miraculously this year, leaving scientists and butterfly admirers alike wondering if it’s just a fluke or if the monarchs are adapting to their historic route’s changing landscape.
Read MoreBreaking the Cycle: Moving from Chemicals to Cover Crops
Legal battles over pesticides are full of twists and turns, but we can make a better case for dropping them by ensuring farmers have better alternatives to harmful chemicals.
Read MoreWhat Will Happen When Genetically Engineered Salmon Escape Into the Wild?
The FDA has failed to fully examine the risks that a new species of genetically engineered salmon would present to wild salmon.
Read MoreWhy the Killing of Four Grizzlies Matters
A federal court recently ruled that the killing of four grizzlies in Grand Teton National Park violated the Endangered Species Act, but there’s much work remaining to ensure that the great grizzly will continue to roam our nation’s wildest lands.
Read MoreEnding Corporate Hit-and-Runs
An Earthjustice win brings us a big step closer to ensuring that the dirtiest polluters in the country pay for their own toxic messes, instead of skipping town and leaving taxpayers with the bill.
Read MoreWeak Laws and Weaker Governance Keep Toxic Chemicals on the Market
Even if advocates succeed in reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act, the EPA will have to step up to the plate to make sure the law is enforced.
Read MorePaddling for Progress on Clean Water Laws
Margo Pellegrino is a paddling powerhouse, and she’s now preparing to canoe from Chicago to New Orleans to raise awareness about the dangers facing America’s waterways.
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