Yes, we did it. For the past month several reporters have been asking us about our litigation plans following the EPA’s scrapping of a stronger ozone standard Sept. 2 as directed by the White House. Today we represent the American Lung Association, Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council and Appalachian Mountain Club in a…

Dozens of regions in the nation suffer dangerous levels of ozone

Lives and health of millions at stake, groups say

The Clean Air Act has substantially improved the lives of millions of Americans. Polluting industries have fought progress every step of the way. To protect your right to breathe, Earthjustice is working to ensure polluting industries don’t stand in the way of clean air protections.

A notable episode of congestion reminds us of the cost of “convenience”

EPA needs to strengthen, not weaken clean air protections across the country

Agency approves clean air plans from District and Virginia, rejects Maryland plan

The Environmental Protection Agency has repeatedly approved inadequate plans to impove air quality in the nation’s capital and Earthjustice has repeatedly filed suit to force the agency to obey the law. The agency — and the city — are stubborn, however, and the case goes on.

Agency must ensure adequate regional pollution controls

Particulate matter has reached dangerous levels in the nation’s capital

Deficient plans leave area residents breathing unhealthy air

Anti-pollution plans for the Washington area fall short

Environmental advocates ask court to block EPA approval of inadequate cleanup plans

House panel hears testimony over EPA’s “bump up” rules

Redirecting funds toward mass transit could lead to cleaner air

Draft plan inadequate to address ozone problem