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Yolanda Zurita, left, and Rosa Amaro, right, victims of toxic pollution in La Oroya, Peru, are embraced after the Community of La Oroya case against the Peruvian State hearing during the 153rd session sessions of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Montevideo, Uruguay in 2022. (Pablo Porciuncula / AFP via Getty Images)
From the Experts December 20, 2024

Earthjustice’s International Team Sees Glimmers of Hope Around the World at Year’s End

While negotiations to address the climate crisis fell short in 2024, other victories shine through.

Data centers being built in Leesburg, Virginia, next to the Potomac Energy Center, a gas power plant. (Gerville / Getty Images)
From the Experts December 20, 2024

Managing the Growing Energy Demands of Datacenters and Crypto Mining

How states, utilities, and regulators can address digital energy demands to strengthen the grid.

Activists march in protest at the front gate to Southern California Gas Company's Ventura Compressor Station in Ventura, California. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images).
Press Release: Victory December 20, 2024

Landmark Rate Case will Save Southern Californians from Paying Tens of Millions for Dead-end Hydrogen Projects and SoCalGas’ Climate Obstruction Efforts

Decision includes critical new transparency measures for SoCalGas’s lobbying and legal expenses

Solar panels.
(Guenter Guni / iStockphoto)
Press Release: Victory December 20, 2024

Energy Justice Advocates Win Largest Utility Solar Project to Date in Pennsylvania

PECO agrees to commission a new 25MW solar project

The Greenidge Generation Bitcoin mining facility, along Seneca Lake in Dresden, NY, on Jul. 30, 2022. (Lauren Petracca for Earthjustice)
Press Release December 19, 2024

Cryptominer Greenidge Tries to Gift Finger Lakes Community with Years of More Litigation

Cryptominer Greenidge Generation files emergency request to delay legal proceedings within the DEC; if granted, the Finger Lakes community would be forced to endure harms of cryptomining while Greenidge stalls court proceedings without a valid air permit

The Biden administration has taken historic steps to address climate change and environmental injustice. (Adam Schultz / White House)
Press Release December 19, 2024

U.S. Announces Ambitious Commitment to Cut Climate Pollution

U.S. states and cities can lead the way in building an equitable clean energy economy

A large liquified natural gas transport ship sits docked in the Calcasieu River on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, near Cameron, Louisiana. (Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
Press Release December 17, 2024

Department of Energy Studies Find LNG Export Boom Harms Climate and Consumers

LNG exports drive us deeper into the climate crisis and raise energy prices at home

Students march down Willamette Street in March in protest of NW Natural's effort to roll back the natural gas ban in new homes in Eugene. The Eugene City Council repealed the ban in July. (Chris Pietsch / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Article December 16, 2024

Oregon Energy Victory Saves Consumers Millions, Makes Climate Progress

A new ruling will lower Oregon energy users’ bills and curb a utility’s deceptive practices.

Protestors paddle next to the Mackinac Bridge at the Pipe Out Paddle Up Flotilla Against the Line 5 pipeline in Mackinaw City, Michigan. (Sarah Rice for Earthjustice)
Article December 12, 2024

The Great Lakes Are Under Threat

The Line 5 pipeline has already leaked over 1 million gallons of oil to date and threatens the Great Lakes. Now, Anishinaabe tribes are in court fighting the company’s dangerous plans to keep the oil flowing.

staff December 11, 2024

Megan Kemp

As the Colorado Policy Advocate, Megan helps to develop and implement legislative strategies to achieve Earthjustice’s goals for environmental justice, climate, clean energy, and more.

Grizzly bear near Swan Lake in Yellowstone National Park. (Neal Herbert / NPS)
Press Release December 11, 2024

‘Grizzly Bears Not Recovered’ Says Leading Biologist, 15 Regional & National Groups Petition for New Recovery Vision

Former U.S. Fish & Wildlife Grizzly Coordinator updates his own 30-year-old Recovery Plan

Contractors and welders work on a Transco methane pipeline in Lebanon, Penn., in 2017. (Robert Nickelsberg / Getty Images)
Article December 11, 2024

Communities’ Fight Against Gas Pipeline Projects Heats Up

The courts are striking down more FERC gas approvals. But the fight isn’t over to keep gas pipelines out of our communities.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP)
From the Experts December 10, 2024

In the Face of a Trump Administration, Governor Hochul Can Advance New York’s Clean Air Goals

As the upcoming federal administration appears hostile to all environmental policies to clean our air, Governor Hochul must harness New York’s resources and market power to support life-saving regulations that tackle transportation pollution.

“Major companies like Amazon and FedEx are sacrificing the health of New Yorkers in the name of bigger profits,” said Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes. “The lack of oversight on last-mile warehouse operations has left our marginalized communities more vulnerable to toxic air emissions and its devastating consequences. I introduced The Clean Deliveries Act (CDA) to hold these companies accountable and give them actionable steps to align with New York State’s CLCPA mandates. Our communities' health is not for sale, and if they are going to operate in our communities, they must do so with transparency.”
Press Release December 9, 2024

ElectrifyNY Coalition Launches Mega-Warehouse Watchlist

The watchlist details the top 5 NY State Senate and Assembly districts with the highest population residing in mega-warehouse traffic areas;
Tailpipe emissions from e-commerce mega-warehouse traffic pump the air with toxic pollution causing high asthma, cardio, and pulmonary disease rates in Black, Latino/Hispanic, and low-income neighborhoods

Caribou can be found roaming through the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Andre Coetzer / Shutterstock)
Press Release December 9, 2024

Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Still at Risk from Oil Drilling

Interior on track to hold lease sale before end of Biden’s term; greater threats expected under incoming administration

An onshore wind power facility near Tarfaya, Morocco. Earthjustice is expanding collaboration across Africa to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
(siemens.com/press)
feature December 2, 2024

Earthjustice Alrededor del Mundo

Earthjustice colabora con organizaciones y comunidades alrededor del mundo para establecer, fortalecer y hacer cumplir protecciones legales para el medio ambiente y la salud pública.

The Hillcrest neighborhood near "Refinery Row" in Corpus Christi, TX. About 60% of current U.S. hydrogen demand comes from crude oil refineries. (Eddie Seal for Earthjustice)
Update November 25, 2024

Hydrogen Hubs Pose Risks to Communities and the Climate

Earthjustice and our partners are held a community rally in Northwest Indiana’s industrial corridor near Chicago to demand clean hydrogen and make sure community voices are heard.

Press Release November 22, 2024

Lawsuit Challenges Faulty Environmental Analysis for California’s First Carbon Capture and Storage Project

Community and environmental groups sue Kern County for approving oil company’s plan that will keep the state hooked on fossil fuels, threatening community health and climate goals