The Latest by Colin O'Brien

Deputy Managing Attorney

Elevated view of freight cars with coal in Nebraska, North Platte. (Joseph Sohm-Visions of America / Getty Images)
August 20, 2026

AB 40: Protecting Californians from Trump’s Plan to Boost Dirty Coal

Earthjustice is co-sponsoring the Community First Coal Review Act to ensure environmental and community protection from coal in California

A salmon jumps out of a fisherman's hands.
October 16, 2014

Ruling Aids Chances for Better Groundfish Monitoring

The U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska has paved the way for better monitoring of high-impact trawl boats in the North Pacific.