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The newly restored flows to Wailuku River in October 2014. (Kapua Sproat / Earthjustice)
From the Experts: Victory December 10, 2024

Hawaiʻi High Court Sides with Native Community Groups in Water Dispute

The decision bolsters Hawaiʻi’s public trust framework, a legal doctrine establishing that natural resources must be protected for public use

Smog clogs the air around the 405 freeway in Los Angeles. (Andi Patz / Getty Images)
From the Experts May 22, 2025

Where We Go from Here on States’ Zero-Emissions Cars and Trucks Progress

Republican Senators won a temporary delay in our shift to zero-emissions using an unlawful maneuver, but states should be emboldened to quickly shape new tools to clean their air

Press Release January 27, 2025

Governor Green Faces Lawsuit Challenging Water Commission Appointment

Process for nominating interim commissioner in the loea seat draws legal fire and community backlash

Press Release March 16, 2010

Court Rules in GMO Sugar Beet Case

Indicates permanent injunction likely

Press Release February 4, 2011

Farmers and Conservationists Challenge Latest Federal Approval of Genetically Engineered Sugar Beets

In defiance of earlier court ruling, USDA allows continued growing of controversial, illegally planted crop

Press Release January 20, 2010

Farmers and Conservation Groups Seek to Halt Planting of Illegal Crop

Earlier court decision found federal acceptance of GE sugar beets to be unlawful

The newly restored flows to Wailuku River in October 2014. (Kapua Sproat / Earthjustice)
Press Release: Victory June 24, 2024

Hawai‘i’s High Court Issues Another Historic Ruling in Maui “Four Waters” Case

State Water Commission failed to restore stream flows after closure of last sugar plantation

Press Release: Victory September 22, 2009

Court Finds USDA Violated Federal Law by Allowing Genetically Engineered Sugar Beets on the Market

Government failed to evaluate environmental and economic risks of Monsanto product

Press Release January 23, 2008

Farmers, Consumer Advocates, Conservationists Challenge Federal Approval of Genetically Engineered Beets

Negative impacts on crops, business, environment, and consumer rights cited

feature April 9, 2024

What You Need To Know About Chlorpyrifos

The neurotoxic pesticide harms children and the environment. There are no safe uses for chlorpyrifos.

Press Release January 7, 2009

Earthjustice Praises Catholic Healthcare West's New Policy on Genetically-Engineered Sugar

Decision called “a bold and wise step”

Valmont Power Station in Boulder, Colo., in 2011. (Josh Schutz / Getty Images)
Press Release February 22, 2024

With Broad Public Support, Legislators to Introduce Package of Bills to Address Colorado’s Ozone Crisis

Legislation will focus on permitting reform, air quality enforcement, additional measures to cut harmful pollution in Colorado

More than 100,000 Native American archaeological and cultural sites, some dating to 12,000 B.C., are protected in Bears Ears National Monument. (Steven St. John for Earthjustice)
feature April 24, 2025

What You Should Know About the Antiquities Act and National Monuments

For over a hundred years, the Antiquities Act of 1906 has protected America’s natural and historic wonders from mining, drilling, looting, and industrial development.

Press Release: Victory September 29, 2010

Federal Court: USDA Illegally Allowing Planting of Genetically Engineered Sugar Beets

Court schedules hearing to consider request to destroy illegal crop

Press Release September 18, 2024

Community Groups Demand Landfill Options Outside of West Kauaʻi

Proposed new county landfill poses environmental hazards and injustice for west side residents

document June 30, 2008

Tainted Sugar – GE Sugar Beets

A fact sheet on genetically modified sugar beets and some of the products this sugar might end up in.

Press Release September 9, 2010

Farmers and Conservationists Challenge USDA Attempt to Sidestep Court Ban on Genetically Engineered Sugar Beets

Feds hand out permits to plant GE crop with no public input, notice or comment

CAFOs are industrial livestock operations that concentrate large numbers of animals and their waste.
(Dario Sabljack / Shutterstock)
From the Experts January 27, 2025

We Must Stop Defending Industrial Agriculture by Assuming We Have No Choice

Further industrializing animal agriculture is a short-sighted and dangerous response to food security; broader thinking leads to far better answers.