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‘Long March’ in Bangladesh Urges Protection of Sundarbans Forests from Pollution

More than a thousand concerned citizens marched over 200 miles in scorching heat to protest two planned coal-fired power plants that threaten the Sundarbans World Heritage Site.

Leadership to Protect Atlantic Ocean Should Extend to the Arctic

A proposal that protects the Atlantic Ocean leaves the Arctic Ocean open to new offshore oil drilling, undermining our nation’s commitment to take meaningful action on climate change and increasing the risk of oil spills.

¿Quién Protege a los Protectores Como Berta Cáceres?

Berta Cáceres on the banks of the Gualcarque River in the Rio Blanco region of western Honduras. / Goldman Environmental Prize

El asesinato de Cáceres no es un problema aislado en Honduras, ni en el mundo entero. Los defensores ecológicos y agrarios se encuentran entre los grupos de personas más amenazados de la Tierra.

Who Protects the Protectors like Berta Cáceres?

The brutal murder of Honduran indigenous and land rights defender Berta Cáceres brings into focus the dangers that activists face worldwide.

Anti-Fracking Activists Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop

Irene Weiser, a councilmember in the Town of Caroline, played an active role in the fight against the Cayuga coal plant bailout.

How activists convinced New York state regulators to invest in a clean energy future instead of sinking $100 million into a fossil fuel bailout.

Feds Approve Copper and Silver Mine in Montana’s Cherished Wilderness

Cabinet Mountains by Scott Butner https://flic.kr/p/awEEif

The U.S. Forest Service recently approved the Montanore copper and silver mine. The project would involve blasting tunnels and removing 120 million tons of ore beneath the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness.

What the Joint US/Canada Climate Agreement Could Mean for the Future of the Arctic

An alpha male Arctic wolf bounds across the ice floes.

Today, the leaders of the U.S. and Canada announced an agreement that includes a major commitment to joint climate action and Arctic conservation. Upcoming decisions create opportunities to fulfill its promise.

A Celebration of Women Fighting for Justice

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re shining the spotlight on four women who demonstrate tremendous leadership within their communities and inspire us all through their participation in Earthjustice legal battles.