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Earthjustice sued the EPA for failing to ban lead wheel weights, small metal bars that help balance tires but shed toxic lead into our air, water, and soil.

Trapping and snaring will no longer be allowed during non-denning periods

Earthjustice successfully blocked much damage, and we’ve seen progress toward repair under the Biden administration. But we will never recover some of what was lost.

Search by county to see the level of smog pollution in the air. Smog can trigger asthma attacks and increase the risk of heart and lung diseases.

Search by county to see the level of soot pollution in the air. Soot causes death and serious health harms.

Eve Gartner, Director, Toxic Exposure & Health Program: “It’ll take centuries before there’s enough data to figure out how dangerous each PFAS is.”

Burning fossil fuels is making summer more prone to extreme weather events. Here’s how we’re tackling the climate crisis.

The government is acting on plans to reduce haze pollution from burning fossil fuels near national parks in 32 states.

Sam Sankar, Senior Vice President of Programs, Earthjustice: “Any time the Court makes it harder for the government to regulate, and easier for businesses to challenge regulations, it makes it more likely that the industry will injure the public and the planet in search of profits. It’s basic economics.”

Victory will bring clearer views and cleaner air to national parks

Phillips Baker, Jr., retires from Hecla Mining Company leaving unreclaimed mining disasters behind

A summary judgment ruling in Idaho District Court will prevent the state of Idaho from authorizing wolf trapping and snaring in grizzly bear habitat during non-denning periods.

An opinion piece by Sam Sankar, Senior Vice President of Programs, Earthjustice

Suit claims the Montana Board of Environmental Review attempted to illegally invalidate water quality protections for selenium in Lake Koocanusa

Jonathan Kalmuss-Katz, Attorney, Toxic Exposure & Health Program: “You have this chemical that is causing severe health risks to workers, consumers and surrounding communities and those risks have not been adequately regulated under any other law.”

Idaho’s expanded wolf trapping likely to kill 90% of state’s gray wolf population

An opinion piece by Marvin C. Brown IV, Attorney, Washington, D.C., Office, Earthjustice

A new report highlights the need for concrete action to restore salmon populations and honor treaty obligations.