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Litigation Assistant

September 1, 2026

Moving Beyond Harmful Bioenergy, Together

By Amy Yoon & Carrie Apfel & Peter Lehner  /  Sustainable Food & Farming Program

The truth and common misconceptions about biomass, biogas, and biofuel energy.

Many ducks are next to each other in an industrial farm setting with a row of drinking water dispensers above them.
June 25, 2026

A Decision to Uphold New York City’s Foie Gras Ban Is a Win for Local Governments Across New York State

By Amy Yoon & Kara Goad  /  Sustainable Food & Farming Program

The Appellate Division’s decision affects far more than just foie gras; it also reinforces local governments’ ability to safeguard human health, the environment, and animal welfare.

A tractor blows dark, Earth-like material out of a trailer and onto a tilled field.
August 15, 2025

Federal Action on PFAS-Contaminated Sewage Sludge Is Long Overdue

By Amy Yoon  /  Sustainable Food & Farming Program

It is past time to address the crisis of PFAS-contaminated farmland. EPA must promptly finalize its risk assessment for PFOA and PFOS in sewage sludge, publish appropriate regulations, and begin evaluating risks associated with other PFAS chemicals in sludge.