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Each of the claimants has been seriously harmed by extreme weather events, from catastrophic bushfires and heatwaves to sea level rise and flooding. (Rebecca Parker)
Press Release June 22, 2026

Fossil Fuel Exports at Center of UN Human Rights Case Against Australian Government

This is the first case of its kind since the International Court of Justice affirmed that governments have a legal duty to prevent climate harm
Each of the claimants has been seriously harmed by extreme weather events, from catastrophic bushfires and heatwaves to sea level rise and flooding. (Rebecca Parker)
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: The Australian Coal and Gas Exports Case

We are 10 Australians who argue the Australian Government is failing to meet its obligations under international human rights law.
document June 22, 2026

Communication to the UN Human Rights Committee

10 Australians ask the Committee to uphold their Covenant rights in the face of the existential threat posed by climate change.
Bushfire smoke lies thick on the plain by the Ord River in Kimberley, Western Australia. <span class="image--credit">(Steve Waters / Getty Images)</span>
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: Our Legal Claim

We argue the Australian government has a legal duty to protect people from climate harm. Climate harm is foreseeable and already happening across Australia.
Manifestantes sostienen pancartas mientras protestan contra la construcción de un centro de detención de inmigrantes en los Everglades, Florida, el 28 de junio de 2025. Earthjustice ha presentado una impugnación legal contra la instalación. (Giorgio Viera / AFP vía Getty Images)
Press Release June 17, 2026

ICE Retira a Todos los Detenidos de ‘Alcatraz de los Caimanes’ Mientras la Demanda Ambiental Regresa a las Cortes

Florida y la administración Trump deben reparar el daño ambiental, argumentan grupos
Dozens of unpermitted gas turbines, the target of a citizen suit filed by the NAACP, operate in Mississippi to power xAI's nearby Memphis data center. (Brad Zweerink / Earthjustice)
Article June 16, 2026

Why Trump Is Going After Your Right to Take Polluters to Court (and How We’re Fighting Back)

Citizens suits are powerful tools to enforce the law, which is why the Trump administration is attacking them.
document June 16, 2026

Xcel Tariff Intervention – Written Decision

Public interest organizations intervened in Xcel's proposed tariff for data centers and other large load customers.
In the News: The New York Times June 16, 2026

D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s Data Center

Laura Thoms, Director of Enforcement, Earthjustice: “It’s remarkable for the United States to intervene on behalf of a polluter in a case like this. Ordinarily, they would intervene to enforce the law.”
Thermal drone imagery shows more than a dozen unpermitted gas turbines operating at xAI’s gas plant in Southaven, Miss. (Evan Simon / Floodlight)
Press Release June 16, 2026

Trump Administration Attempts Massive Power Grab in Defense of Musk’s xAI

DOJ wants to give itself veto power over citizen suits, a key legal tool used to protect communities from illegal pollution for over 50 years
Press Release June 15, 2026

Groups Seek Intervention in NorthWestern Energy Data Center Tariff Proceeding

Intervention looks to prevent cost shifting to residential ratepayers
document June 15, 2026

NorthWestern Tariff: Quotes

Quotes from community, conservation, and Indigenous-led organizations that filed a petition with the Montana Public Service Commission seeking intervention in the NorthWestern Energy tariff proceeding for data centers.
document June 15, 2026

Petition for Intervention: NorthWestern Tariff

Community, conservation, and Indigenous-led organizations filed a petition with the Montana Public Service Commission seeking intervention in the NorthWestern Energy tariff proceeding for data centers.
Press Release June 9, 2026

Earthjustice Statement: 2026 NYS Legislative Session

Bills to rein in energy-hogging data centers, protect drinking water, and boost solar await Governor Hochul’s signature
The Flathead National Forest in Montana. (Your Forests Your Future / U.S. Forest Service)
Press Release June 5, 2026

Lawsuit: Admin Manufactured “Emergency” to Sidestep Endangered Species Requirements for Flathead Timber Project

West Reservoir project could harm ESA-listed grizzly bears and bull trout
Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes: “New York State must step up and defend the right of New Yorkers to breathe clean air.” (Michelle Stockwell / Earthjustice)
Press Release June 4, 2026

ElectrifyNY Coalition: NYS Budget Raises Need for Clean Air Protections

The Clean Deliveries Act S.1180C/ A.3575C is a business-friendly, flexible program that reduces toxic air pollution and protects New York families
document June 4, 2026

Clean Deliveries Act: Fact Checking Industry Fearmongering

What is the Clean Deliveries Act? E-commerce giants are choking New York neighborhoods with truck traffic and pollution. These mega-warehouses operate 24/7, with thousands of diesel trucks pumping toxic emissions…
United States Supreme Court Building (	LUke1138 / Getty Images)
Press Release June 4, 2026

Supreme Court Affirms Federal Agencies’ Authority to Protect the Public, Upholding FCC Decision

In an 8-1 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Federal Communications Commission's authority to enforce federal law, reinforcing the ability of federal agencies to hold powerful industries accountable
Press Release: Victory May 28, 2026

Appeals Court Delivers Blow to North Tonawanda Crypto Operation, Reinforces New York’s Climate Law

Today's ruling in the Digihost/Fortistar appeal makes clear that state agencies must comply with the climate law's mandates and remain accountable to impacted communities, even after the State has weakened…