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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the media after he toured the North Complex Fire zone in Butte County on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, outside of Oroville, Calif. (Paul Kitagaki Jr. / The Sacramento Bee via AP)
From the Experts September 6, 2023

When Will Governor Newsom Fix Schwarzenegger’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard?

California is sinking the vast majority of its $4 billion clean transportation program into combustion fuels every year. Make it make sense.

(James Olstein for Earthjustice)
feature February 28, 2024

Right To Zero: Building a Zero-emissions Future

We’re creating a zero-emissions reality from coast to coast.

Press Release May 5, 2022

Earthjustice Welcomes Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome to the White House Council of Environmental Quality

The Biden administration picked a talented leader committed to environmental justice

document June 21, 2023

Letter to Governor Newsom on California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program

A letter from environmental, health, and environmental justice groups in California urging Governor Gavin Newsom to make systemic, just,
and commonsense changes to California’s dated Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program. It’s time for Governor Newsom to step in and steer California on the right course towards a zero emissions future by shaping a Low Carbon Fuel Standard that will work for California in the 2020s and beyond.

A dunlin searches for food among short green grasses in the Western Arctic, in the area close to Lake Teshekpuk. (Kiliii Yuyan for Earthjustice)
feature December 11, 2023

2023: A Year in Earthjustice

Together, we achieved extraordinary wins for the earth and its people. Thank you.

The skyline in the distance behind Crissy Field is barely visible with smoke from wildfires Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in San Francisco.
(Eric Risberg / Associated Press)
Press Release September 18, 2020

In Open Letter to California, Climate and Environmental Justice Groups Outline Key Climate Actions for Gov. Newsom

Environmental groups publish full page ads in major newspapers outlining key climate actions as state grapples with unprecedented wildfires

In the News: Fort Myers News-Press March 8, 2024

Wetlands permitting battle continues, state expected to appeal federal ruling

Bonnie Malloy, Attorney, Florida Office: “The trigger for (the state) to file an appeal hasn’t happened yet because the court hasn’t rendered a final judgment yet. This is something developers sought because they could get permits quicker than when they go through the (U.S. Army) Corps process, but there were several illegal shortcuts they took…

In the News: Vice March 24, 2021

Vice News Tonight: Centreville

VICE News investigates Centreville, Illinois' failing drainage and sewer systems.

Press Release September 21, 2023

Labor Unions, Advocates, and Electeds Call on Governor Hochul to Include Green Transit and Green Jobs In Upcoming State Budget

Statewide Coalition, Labor Unions, and Elected Officials Advocate for Bill that would Reduce Planet-heating Emissions and Strengthen Manufacturing Sector

Judge William Newsom
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Press Release December 13, 2018

Earthjustice Statement on the Passing of Judge William Newsom

Newsom was a longtime member of Earthjustice’s Board of Trustees

A Mexican gray wolf stands in the snow.
 (gnagel / Getty Images)
Update: Victory October 15, 2021

Court Victory Renews Hope for Survival of Lobos

Our legal win forces the US Fish and Wildlife Service to develop a real plan to stop human killing of Mexican gray wolves.

Flames rise near homes during the Blue Ridge Fire on October 27, 2020 in Chino Hills, California. (David McNew / Getty Images)
Press Release December 20, 2023

California’s Proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard is a Climate Policy Failure

CARB’s revisions to one of California’s largest climate programs would be a polluter giveaway to dairy methane and refineries, all while doubling down on combustion

In the News: The Garden Island December 20, 2021

BLNR renews KIUC permit despite local opposition

Leina‘ala Ley, Attorney, Mid-Pacific Office, Earthjustice: “KIUC admits it has not used water from the two diversions for the past two and a half years, and will not be able to use water for the foreseeable future because it has not repaired the siphon and it does not have plans, currently, to contract for those…

These solar panels soak up the sun in a rural energy field.
(Symbiot / Shutterstock)
Article April 15, 2015

Some Good, Clean Green News

The state’s lawmakers have taken a key step to increasing statewide access to clean energy by passing community solar legislation.

document April 29, 2021

Letter to the Editor published in the St. James Parish News-Examiner Enterprise

Letter to the Editor published in the St. James Parish News-Examiner Enterprise

Drought conditions are threatening Emigrant Lake in Ashland, Oregon.
(Al Case/Flickr)
Article May 28, 2015

Thirsty Thursdays: Drought News Roundup

Thirsty Thursdays is our bimonthly blog series exploring the historic drought in the western United States.

Article April 17, 2008

Good News, Bad News on the Rez

The Navajo Nation — America’s largest Native American reservation — has breathtaking scenery, disheartening poverty, and a lot of sunny, windy days. So it was good news both on and off the Rez that the Nation has contracted with an East Coast renewable energy firm to build 500 megawatts of wind power generation there. The…

Article December 17, 2010

Friday Finds: Fox News Email Reveals "Shocking" Climate Bias

Drugged livestock, Chernobyland, wolverine wait listing