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June 25, 2015 | Article

Obama Is On a Fast Track to Solidify Secret European Trade Deal

Yesterday, the Senate granted President Obama the authority to negotiate at least two massive trade agreements, one of which you’ve probably never heard of.

June 16, 2015 | Article

Colombia Suspends Aerial Spraying of Illegal Coca Crops

In a resounding victory for environmental and human health advocates, Colombia has suspended aerial herbicide spraying on illegal coca and poppy plantations.

June 15, 2015 | Article

Global Hunger for Coal Endangers the Great Barrier Reef

Australia’s planned expansion of coal mining and export terminals near the Great Barrier Reef threatens this iconic World Heritage site, and the World Heritage Committee must step up to protect it.

June 11, 2015 | Article

Underwater Mining in Mexico Threatens Gray Whale Nursery

The region’s first proposed underwater phosphate mine will expose thousands of migrating whales and sea turtles to potential harm.

June 11, 2015 | Report

Protecting the Great Barrier Reef

A legal assessment of the World Heritage Committee’s May 2015 draft decision concerning the potential inscription of the Great Barrier Reef on the List of World Heritage in Danger. Report by Earthjustice and Environmental Justice Australia.

June 10, 2015 | Press Release

EPA: Airplane Carbon Pollution Endangers Public Health and Welfare, Must Be Controlled

Agency announces plans for carbon pollution controls on airplanes

April 23, 2015 | Press Release

Earthjustice Calls On Secretary of State John Kerry to Boldly Lead Arctic Council

With Sec. Kerry at helm, United States has unique opportunity to advance Arctic environmental safeguards

April 23, 2015 | Article

Strong U.S. Leadership Can Deliver on Black Carbon Reductions in the Arctic

When the U.S. assumes the chair of the Arctic Council this Friday, it will have an extraordinary opportunity to lead on reducing emissions of black carbon and methane.