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NY Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris: "The Clean Deliveries Act I introduced with Assemblymember Mitaynes will address the proliferation of e-commerce warehouses and the impacts on the health of our communities, as well as make significant strides in our fight to combat climate change and make our communities safer and healthier." (Michelle Stockwell / Earthjustice)
Press Release December 12, 2025

Advocates Applaud News of Cleaner Air Thanks to Congestion Pricing

Clean Deliveries Act will build upon the program’s 22% reduction of toxic air pollution by tackling dirty diesel vehicles

In the News: The New York Times December 11, 2025

New York’s Environmental Agenda Stalls Under Kathy Hochul

Liz Moran, New York Policy Advocate, Northeast Office: “We’re in a moment where it’s incredibly important for New York State to lead on energy affordability and climate. Unfortunately over the past year, we’ve seen the governor run toward the opposite direction.”

Illustrations by Ceylan Sahin Eker
Article December 5, 2025

The Lawyers Giving Us Hope

Six Earthjustice attorneys share what motivates them to keep fighting for the planet and its people.

En 2009, EPA determinó que las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero de los vehículos nuevos contribuyen a la contaminación que causa el cambio climático. (Foto cortesía de Steven Worster).
Press Release December 3, 2025

Declaración de Earthjustice sobre la Reducción de las Normas de Ahorro de Combustible por Parte de la Administración Trump

“Los costos del transporte ya están afectando a los hogares, y esta norma propuesta agrava la crisis de asequibilidad que enfrentan nuestras familias y comunidades”

In 2009, EPA determined that emissions of greenhouse gases from new motor vehicles contribute to pollution that causes climate change.
(Photo courtesy of Steven Worster.)
Press Release December 3, 2025

Earthjustice Statement on Trump Administration’s Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards

“Transportation costs are already squeezing households, and this proposed rule worsens the affordability crisis facing our families and communities.”

In the News: E&E News December 1, 2025

Litigators build toolkit to fight AI data centers

Mandy DeRoche, Deputy Managing Attorney, Clean Energy Program, Earthjustice: “The U.S. hasn’t seen this type of load growth in quite some time — not this fast and not so large in single locations.”

In the News: Grid Magazine December 1, 2025

Philadelphia Gas Works agrees to hold first ever community meetings over reducing emissions

Devin McDougall, Attorney, Clean Energy Program: “The First Amendment ruling was a particularly important outcome from the case, because it sets a precedent that will help protect public interest groups in the future.”

Press Release November 25, 2025

EPA Proposes to Delay Closure of Some of the Largest Toxic Coal Ash Ponds, in Violation of the Law

Trump’s EPA proposal would allow EPA to grant 11 coal power plants extensions to continue dumping toxic coal ash in unlined ponds until October 17, 2031

document November 24, 2025

Decision Approving Initial Tranche of Energy Efficiency Market Transformation Initiatives CA PUC

This decision approves two energy efficiency market transformation initiatives (MTIs) proposed by the California Market Transformation Administrator (CalMTA) in its application.

The launch of "Don't Gas the South and Don't Gas Latin America" campaign at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. (Zô Guimarães / UN Climate Change)
From the Experts November 20, 2025

Inter-American Court to World Leaders: Protecting Human Rights Requires Reducing Fossil Fuel Use

Even after 30 years of climate negotiations, a historic human rights opinion urges governments to do more to fight climate change.

Regina Fred touches one of her window-mounted heat pumps in her apartment in the Queens borough of New York. (AP Photo)
Press Release: Victory November 20, 2025

California To Launch Window Heat Pump and 120 Volt Induction Programs

California Market Transformation Administrator to launch two programs helping more homes electrify appliances

Press Release November 20, 2025

Trump Propone Expansión Masiva de Perforación Marítima en Aguas Públicas Protegidas en Alaska, California y Cerca de Florida

Se prevé que el plan de perforación en alta mar encuentre una fuerte oposición dentro de la opinión pública

West Olive, Michigan, The J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan. Consumers Energy had planned to retire the plant on May 31, 2025, but President Trump ordered it to keep operating. (Jim West / Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Press Release November 19, 2025

Trump Administration Issues a Third Sham Emergency Order to Force the J.H. Campbell Power Plant to Keep Burning Coal

The costs of running the unnecessary coal power plant surpassed $80 million in September

Press Release November 18, 2025

Lawsuit Challenges FERC Approval of Central U.S. Grid Operator’s Fast-Track Energy Plan

Earthjustice filed a legal challenge to MISO’s plan to fast-track connection of mostly fossil-fueled generation at the expense of households

In the News: Sacramento Bee November 17, 2025

Newsom promotes climate leadership abroad, blocks data center transparency at home

Mandy DeRoche, Deputy Managing Attorney, Clean Energy Program: “There aren’t existing mechanisms to know individual energy use, individual water use. And any one large data center can destabilize surrounding infrastructure. To regulate in an informed manner, we need information. We need data.”

Press Release November 17, 2025

Advocates Take FERC to Court Over Southwest Power Pool’s Pricey Proposal to Favor Fossil Fuels

Earthjustice files challenge to SPP’s proposal that fails to account for fossil fuels’ poor reliability during extreme weather and undervalues clean energy

A satellite view of southern Louisiana. The proposed 112 MW Bayou Power Station would have included six methane gas units loaded on a barge, moored in a highly vulnerable area already suffering significant wetland losses. (MODIS Land Rapid Response Team / NASA GSFC)
Press Release: Victory November 13, 2025

Proposal for Floating Methane Gas Power Plant Defeated in Louisiana

Residents concerned about hurricanes and the methane gas barge celebrate Entergy’s retreat

Emissions from the Linden Cogeneration Plant is seen in Linden, New Jersey. (Kena Betancur / Getty Images)
Update November 12, 2025

World Court Rules U.S. Legally Obligated to Curb Climate Change

All nations must tackle climate change or face legal consequences for causing harm to the environment.