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Because the earth needs a good lawyer

We live in a country of strong environmental laws — and Earthjustice holds those who break our nation’s laws accountable for their actions.

Oil wells in Kern County, located in California's southern Central Valley.
June 15, 2022

Now Is Biden’s Chance to Address the Source of Nearly 1/4 of All U.S. Carbon Emissions

By Earthjustice & Evergreen Action

President Biden can use his legal authority to transition the U.S. away from oil, gas, and coal by aligning the federal leasing program with his climate and environmental justice commitments

This photo provided by the executive director of Equity Legal Services in spring 2022 shows the pervasive flooding in Centreville. Equity Legal Services is one of several organizations representing residents in a legal challenge to address the sanitation
June 2, 2022

One Year Later and Still Waiting for Change

By Earthjustice  /  Midwest Office

Legal organizations demand action on Illinois sewage crisis

The Santa Rita Mountains in Arizona are the proposed site of a copper mine.
May 11, 2022

It’s Time to Update our Mining Laws for a Clean Energy Future

By Earthjustice  /  Policy and Legislation Team

Demand for critical minerals is rising. We must ensure we can meet it in a secure and sustainable way.

April 19, 2022

Creando Oportunidades para Luchar por la Vida en la Tierra

By Earthjustice

Para detener la crisis de biodiversidad, de la cual depende la vida silvestre, debemos proteger las tierras y las aguas públicas

Three wind turbines stand in Bushland, Texas, with the sun setting behind them.
April 5, 2022

Ukraine War Is Forcing a Decision About the Future of Energy. We Can’t Afford to Think Short-Term.

By Earthjustice

The United States has a real opportunity to commit to an energy transition that avoids the worst effects of the climate crisis.

March 25, 2022

Giving the Earth’s Species a Fighting Chance

By Earthjustice

To stop the biodiversity crisis, we must protect public lands and waters that wildlife depend on.

Hurricane Ida toppled these power lines near a petroleum refinery outside LaPlace, Louisiana. Ida's eastern wall went right over LaPlace, inflicting heavy damage on the area.
September 2, 2021

How You Can Help People Hit By Hurricane Ida

By Earthjustice  /  Gulf Regional Office

Communities urgently need assistance now — and in the long run, we must stop the burning and extraction of fossil fuels.

Hurricane Ida toppled these power lines near a petroleum refinery outside LaPlace, Louisiana. Ida's eastern wall went right over LaPlace, inflicting heavy damage on the area.
September 2, 2021

Cómo Ayudar a Las Personas Afectadas por el Huracán Ida

By Earthjustice  /  Gulf Regional Office

Nuestras comunidades necesitan ayuda urgentemente. Entre tanto, debemos detener la quema y extracción de combustibles fósiles.

A hiker sits in a courtroom in the middle of a forest
August 12, 2021

50 for 50: Level up Your Environmental Advocacy With Earthjustice Today

By Earthjustice

If there’s anything we’ve learned over the last 50 years, it’s that your voice matters.

Grizzly 610 and her two cubs take a walk through Willow Flats in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
August 9, 2021

We’ve Been Winning Environmental Battles for 50 Years. Here’s What We’ll Fight for in Our Next 50.

By Earthjustice

Today, the concept that the environment can be protected through the power of the law is no longer up for debate.