The Latest On: Biodiversity
Earthjustice Sues Federal Government to Protect Overfished Pacific Sardines
Coalition Sues Hawai‘i Land Board to Halt Reopening of Aquarium Pet Trade
Earthjustice files intent to sue over harbor, airport lights harming imperiled seabirds on Maui, Lanai
Leina‘ala Ley, Attorney, Mid-Pacific Office, Earthjustice: “To save these birds from extinction, the department needs to implement similar measures immediately on Maui and Lanai. There’s no time to waste.”
Federal Judge Rejects Destructive Revisions to Flathead National Forest Plan
Groups File Legal Notice Over Montana Wolf Trapping’s Threat to Grizzlies, Lynx
As the Gulf of Mexico Heals from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Stringent Safety Proposals Remain Elusive
Chris Eaton, Attorney, Oceans Program, Earthjustice: “It's important to make sure that to the extent that there is oil and gas development still happening, that it's done safely.”
Western Pacific Fishery Management Council considers steps to protect endangered shark
Brettny Hardy, Attorney, Oceans Program, Earthjustice: “There still remain serious questions about whether that will be enough to end overfishing. Right now, the council is not considering an alternative that would look at shallow hooks, because of the costs. We just want to emphasize that we’re dealing with a listed species, and the council’s first job is to protect listed species.”