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Sharon Lavigne of RISE St. James is an Earthjustice client and partner in a case against the “Sunshine Project” — a plant proposed by the Formosa Petrochemical Corporation. (Alejandro Dávila Fragoso / Earthjustice)
Press Release February 5, 2026

Groups Sue Over Formosa Plastics’ Permit Extensions

Suit challenges the fourth extension of air permit based on an outdated analysis
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 February 5, 2026

Formosa PSD Permit Extension Petition for Judicial Review

Petition to ask the Court to reverse LDEQ’s decision and vacate the extension for the PSD Permit. If Formosa Plastics wishes to pursue its project, it must instead apply for…
Diane Wilson gathers nurdles, or plastic pellets, in Seadrift, Texas, on Jan. 18, 2026. (Danielle Villasana for Earthjustice)
Press Release March 19, 2026

Waterkeeper Moves to Intervene in Texas’ Lawsuit Over Dow Chemical’s Plastic Pollution

Local group hopes to join the suit to ensure environmental enforcement that would prevent plastic pollution from entering San Antonio Bay
Sharon Lavigne of RISE St. James is an Earthjustice client and partner in a case against the “Sunshine Project” — a plant proposed by the Formosa Petrochemical Corporation. (Alejandro Dávila Fragoso / Earthjustice)
Press Release June 28, 2024

Formosa Plastics Must Follow New Federal Pollution Rules Designed to Keep People Healthy

Stricter rules on soot pollution could put Formosa Plastics in danger of losing its permits to operate
Diane Wilson, executive director of San Antonio Bay Estuarine Waterkeeper, surveys the water and land in Seadrift, Texas, for areas where plastic pellets, also known as "nurdles," might be found. (Danielle Villasana for Earthjustice)
Article March 19, 2026

The Bay She Loves Is Choked with Microplastics. She’s Taking the Polluter to Court.

Earthjustice is representing Diane Wilson as she joins a legal challenge to a massive plastics facility owned by Dow and Union Carbide.
document June 26, 2024

Formosa Title V Air Permit Comments

Commenters object to renewing the PM2.5 emissions limits in FG LA LLC’s (Formosa Plastics’) Title V operating permits, Nos. 3141-3154 (the “Title V Permits”) for a proposed petrochemical complex in…
Sharon Lavigne of RISE St. James is an Earthjustice client and partner in a case against the “Sunshine Project” — a plant proposed by the Formosa Petrochemical Corporation. (Alejandro Dávila Fragoso / Earthjustice)
Press Release March 18, 2024

Louisiana Groups Push for State Supreme Court to Review Formosa Plastics’ Air Permits Case

LDEQ air permits would exacerbate environmental racism and harm the health of St. James’ predominantly Black residents
document September 14, 2022

Formosa Plastics Air Permit Decision

Louisiana court vacates air permits for Formosa Plastics' massive petrochemical complex in Cancer Alley
Shell Convent refinery in St. James Parish, Louisiana. (Alejandro Dávila Fragoso / Earthjustice)
Press Release June 26, 2020

Statements: Intimidation Tactics in Louisiana Won’t Silence Opposition to Formosa Plastics

40+ advocacy groups express outrage over arrests of Louisiana Bucket Brigade leaders, vow to stop Formosa’s plans to poison the Black community in St. James
Sharon Lavigne, front, is fighting to keep a petrochemical plant out of her Louisiana community.
(Photo courtesy of Julie Dermansky)
feature January 23, 2024

Cancer Alley Rises Up

An overburdened community unites against Big Oil’s next big play.
document December 13, 2023

Formosa Docket for December 2023 Appeal Hearing

Docket of the Court of Appeal, First Circuit
document November 7, 2023

Formosa Docket for November 2023 Appeal Hearing

Docket of the Court of Appeal, First Circuit (3-judge panel)
document October 30, 2023

Amici Response Brief on Formosa Plastics Air Permit Case

Reply brief in response to four motions for leave to file amicus curiae briefs by the Louisiana Chemical Association, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, American Chemistry Council, and Greater…
Sharon Lavigne of RISE St. James is working to prevent Formosa Plastics from building a giant, 14-plant petrochemical facility in St. James Parish.
(Brad Zweerink / Earthjustice)
Press Release: Victory September 14, 2022

Louisiana Court Vacates Air Permits for Formosa’s Massive Petrochemical Complex in Cancer Alley

Decision is a major victory for RISE St. James, Louisiana Bucket Brigade, Healthy Gulf, No Waste Louisiana, Center for Biological Diversity, Earthworks, the Sierra Club, and others in a years-long…
Sharon Lavigne of RISE St. James is an Earthjustice client and partner in a case against the “Sunshine Project” — a plant proposed by the Formosa Petrochemical Corporation. (Alejandro Dávila Fragoso / Earthjustice)
Press Release January 19, 2024

Louisiana Court Ruling Reverses Lower Court Decision and Upholds Air Permits for Formosa Plastics’ Massive Petrochemical Complex in Cancer Alley

Massive proposed petrochemical complex would exacerbate toxic pollution in predominantly Black communities
Nurdles, in particular, resemble fish eggs and are mistaken for food by marine wildlife.  A dead fish with plastic pellets in its mouth, washed ashore near the Wellawatte neighborhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Saman Abesiriwardana / Pacific Press via Alamy)
feature March 19, 2026

Where Do Microplastics Come From and Why Are They Polluting Our Waters?

Microplastics can now be found just about everywhere in the environment, including – most alarming – in our own bodies.
document October 8, 2021

Petitioner's Supplemental Brief Formosa Air Permits

Petitioner's supplemental brief in support of their petition for judicial review. Addresses LDEQ Supplement to its Basis for Decision, approving air permits allowing Formosa Plastics to build a 14-plant, petrochemical…