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The coal fired power plant looms over the town of Colstrip, Mont. Montana’s Colstrip power plant is the largest emitter of toxic particulate matter of any plant in the country’s aging coal fleet. (Louise Johns for Earthjustice)
Press Release February 20, 2026

EPA Dismantles Protections for Mercury and Air Toxics From Power Plants

Advocates warn of more toxic pollution, asthma attacks, and premature deaths, especially in communities living near coal plants.

Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Chairwoman Liz Arbuckle. (Jaida Grey Eagle for Earthjustice)
Press Release February 20, 2026

Bad River Band Asks Wisconsin Court to Review Line 5 Permit Decision

The Tribe filed a petition for judicial review to halt Enbridge’s planned pipeline

document February 20, 2026

Bad River Band Petition for Judicial Review Line 5 WDNR Permit

The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a petition for judicial review with Wisconsin’s Iron County Circuit Court to challenge Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy’s decision upholding a key permit for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute project.

document February 19, 2026

Tribal Comments on Proposed CWA Section 401 Regulations

Thirteen Tribal Nations submitted comments to the government opposing the EPA’s proposed rule interpreting Section 401 of the Clean Water Act to undercut tribes’ and states’ authority to protect their own water quality.

Environmental Protection Agency scientists sort samples for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research at the EPA Center For Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response in Cincinnati. (Joshua A. Bickel / AP)
From the Experts February 19, 2026

They Got U.S. Cleaner Air and Water. Now This Administration Is Driving Them Away.

Closing EPA labs means dirtier air, unsafe water, and sicker communities.

A man cools off under a sprinkler provided by the Chicago Fire Department during hot weather in the city on June 22, 2025. (Nam Y. Huh / AP)
Article February 18, 2026

Climate Change Is Hurting Her Patients. Trump’s Latest Move Will Make It Worse.

The administration’s repeal of the ‘endangerment finding’ limits the ability to protect Americans from dangerous climate pollution. Earthjustice is suing.

Emissions rise from a coal-fired generation station in Indiana. (Luke Sharrett / Bloomberg Creative via Getty Images)
Article February 18, 2026

Trump’s EPA Rolled Back the ‘Endangerment Finding.’ We’re Taking Them to Court.

The EPA revoked the finding that greenhouses gases threaten public health and welfare, then weakened vehicle emissions standards.

Attorney John Petoskey and activist Theresa Landrum on a tour of hazardous industrial sites in the Detroit Metro area encompassing Southwest Detroit, Delray, and River Rouge, for Earthjustice staff. (Brittany Greeson for Earthjustice)
Press Release: Victory February 17, 2026

SW Detroiters Celebrate $100M Penalty, Clean Air Wins in EES Coke Ruling

DTE and EES Coke were ordered to invest $20 million in community projects

document February 17, 2026

U.S. v EES Coke Ruling

A federal court ruled against DTE and EES Coke for violating the Clean Air Act by allowing a Zug Island facility to emit thousands of tons of sulfur dioxide that led to asthma and early death among residents. 

Press Release February 17, 2026

Health and Safety Protections Against Chemical Emergencies Eliminated and Weakened in New Trump EPA Proposal

The agency is proposing to dismantle safeguards that were designed to protect public health, workers and the environment

The White River, as seen on the Bad River Reservation on Aug. 12, 2025. (Steven Garcia for Earthjustice)
Press Release February 13, 2026

Judge Upholds Wisconsin DNR’s Permit for Line 5 Oil Pipeline

Bad River Band and environmental groups weigh next steps

ElectrifyNY coalition press conference calling for clean air action in Red Hook Brooklyn. (Michelle Stockwell / Earthjustice)
Press Release February 11, 2026

ElectrifyNY Statement: NYS-Senate Passes the Clean Deliveries Act for the Third Year in a Row

As federal protections are rolled back, the NYS-Assembly must protect public health and clean air now

Deadly fine particulate matter pollution, also known as soot, comes from tailpipes, smokestacks and industrial power plants. Breathing soot can cause premature death, heart disease, and lung damage. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release February 11, 2026

Trump EPA Misses Legal Deadline to Reduce Deadly Air Pollution

Broad coalition of groups condemns illegal inaction, puts EPA on legal notice

document February 10, 2026

Notice of Intent Letter to Sue for Failure to Designate Areas Under 2024 NAAQS

Nearly 20 health, community, and environmental groups around the country officially put the EPA on notice of their intent to pursue legal action unless the EPA issues the overdue designations required under the 2024 National Ambient Air Quality Standard limit for PM2.5, also known as soot.

Steam billows from the coal-fired Craig Station power plant Nov. 18, 2021, in Craig, Colorado. (Rick Bowmer / AP)
Press Release January 28, 2026

Groups Challenge Trump Administration’s Illegal Craig Coal Plant Extension

Order required broken plant to stay online to address unproven emergency

document January 28, 2026

Craig Order Challenge

Public interest organizations challenged the Department of Energy’s illegal emergency order extending the life of Unit 1 at Colorado’s Craig Station. The groups include Sierra Club and Environmental Defense Fund, and Earthjustice on behalf of GreenLatinos, Vote Solar, and Public Citizen.

Press Release January 27, 2026

Another Florida Detention Center Plagued with Toxic Chemicals and Unbreathable Air, According to Report

New research documents widespread environmental and human rights concerns at Glades County Detention Center

Sunset in Lower Manhattan. (Max Lackas / Getty Images)
Article January 26, 2026

Five Big Wins for the Big Apple from Congestion Pricing

Business is up, pollution is down, but Trump still wants to stop congestion pricing. Earthjustice is heading to court to keep it.