Because the earth needs a good lawyer
In a year of change and challenges
and in this defining moment for our climate and future,
you were extraordinary —
fighting alongside us in achieving more than 70 victories for the Earth and its people.
With your support, this year, Earthjustice’s 213 lawyers, represented 656 clients in hundreds of legal battles for our health, our wild places, and our climate.
Thanks to you,
in one court ruling after another,
the environment won.
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You protected Florida’s wetlands — and the vast array of life it sustains — when a court set an important precedent on compliance with the Endangered Species Act
“’It’s hard’ is NOT a reason to not comply with federal law.”
— Tania Galloni, Managing Attorney, Florida Office, in an interview with the Florida Phoenix
Elyse Butler for Earthjustice
Achieved a groundbreaking, historic settlement in a constitutional climate lawsuit brought by 14 youth advocates in Hawaiʻi
“This case is a model for the nation and world in tackling transportation emissions at the systems level.”
— Isaac Moriwake, Managing Attorney, Mid-Pacific Office
Jess Benjamin for Earthjustice
Loosened fossil fuel industry’s grip on our climate and lives, when a landmark court ruling stopped an unnecessary, massive gas pipeline in the Northeast
“None of my neighbors I spoke with had heard about the project. It wasn’t until I drove by the construction site that I saw what was happening.”
— Regina Simmons lives near the site of the Regional Energy Access Expansion (REAE) project, a methane gas pipeline expansion
Won a stunning victory with the people of La Oroya, Peru, who demanded justice and redress for toxic contamination caused by a century-old lead smelter complex
“Twenty years ago, when this fight started, I was carrying my banner saying that the health of the children is worth more than gold. We never gave up.”
— Don Pablo, resident of La Oroya
Despite daunting odds,
you held the powerful accountable
and brought moments of joy and hope
for our planet and our communities.
Together, we made progress
in long, hard fights —
Protecting communities from the “forever” chemicals known as PFAS and from toxic lead in our water
Exposing the true costs of fossil fuels and ending the extraction and burning of coal, oil, and gas
Protecting imperiled species and the ecosystems that support their lives — and ours
Saving lives and lungs by cleaning up the air we breathe
Fighting for a food system that protects our environment, is climate-friendly, and supports farmworkers, rural communities, and consumers
Accelerating the rise of 100% clean energy and zero emissions
Safeguarding our nation’s waters from exploitation and destruction
From Alaska to Guam,
you elevated the voices on the frontlines
of the fight for a healthy environment for all.
!["Women have to be the fiercest," says Maria Lopez-Nuñez. She is fighting for environmental justice in Newark, NJ's Ironbound neighborhood.](https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/maria_environment.jpg ""Women have to be the fiercest," says Maria Lopez-Nuñez. She is fighting for environmental justice in Newark, NJ's Ironbound neighborhood.")
You did all this good,
and so much more —
in federal courts, including our nation’s highest court,
in state courts and statehouses, coast to coast,
in public utility commissions, where much of our nation’s energy policy is crafted,
on Capitol Hill,
and in international forums and in partnership with organizations around the world.
In these years when we must be making fast change to avert the worst effects of the climate and biodiversity crises,
We will not back down.
We will not cede ground.
We will win this fight — for the wild spaces we love, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the future of life itself.
We are proud to be by your side. Thank you.
Earthjustice is a nonprofit in the business of building a better future. We’re here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
We represent all our clients free of charge, thanks to the generous support of individuals and foundations who believe as we do: The law has power to make change.
Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024
“We have come too far, and we have fought too hard to backslide in our last remaining years to pursue a just and livable planet. Your continued support fortifies us for the coming challenges.”
– Libby Marsh, Earthjustice’s Senior Vice President of Development
FY24 Revenue
2%
Court awards
10%
Donated
services
88%
Contributions & bequests
Breakdown of
FY24 Contributions + Bequests
8%
Estate gifts
63%
Individuals
29%
Foundations
FY24 Expenditures
9%
General
10%
Fundraising
81%
Program
services