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From the Experts October 31, 2024

FERC Finalized New “Backstop” Rule for Federal Permitting of Transmission Lines

The new rule is an important — but imperfect — step toward equitable federal permitting of high-priority transmission lines.

Earthjustice attorney Isaac Moriwake speaks at the Navahine + Hawai’i Department of Transportation youth climate settlement celebration at ‘Iolani Palace on June 24th, 2024. (Elyse Butler for Earthjustice)
Article October 30, 2024

5 Questions: Attorney Isaac Moriwake Reflects on Landmark Hawai‘i Cases

Isaac Moriwake, longtime environmental attorney at Earthjustice, reflects on recent cases that now have potential to improve on the status quo.

Devon Hall of REACH (Rural Empowerment Association for Community Help) speaks during a recent meeting of the group in Warsaw, North Carolina. (Justin Cook for Earthjustice)
Article October 29, 2024

North Carolina Communities’ Battle Against Animal Factory Pollution

Overburdened communities in North Carolina face the harshest impacts of industrial animal production. Now, they’re taking a stand.

The U.S. Supreme Court. (Phil Roeder / CC BY 2.0)
Press Release October 28, 2024

States, Members of Congress, Former Agency & CEQ Officials, Legal Experts, Local Communities File Amicus Briefs in Defense of NEPA in Supreme Court Oil Train Case

Amici from broad and varied interests will help Supreme Court understand the legal and practical consequences of undoing lower court ruling

document October 25, 2024

Dangerous Judicial Review Provisions

The legislation S. 4753 would enact dangerous new precedents within the judicial system that benefit industry and polluters, as outlined below, while at the same time curtailing access to justice for many stakeholders and impacted communities.

Uinta Basin in northeast Utah.
(Photo courtesy of Jared Hargrave)
Update October 22, 2024

We’re Defending a Bedrock Environmental Law at the Supreme Court

We’re standing up for the principle that the government must consider predictable environmental harms before it acts.

Louie Wagner Jr. casts for ooligan on the Unuk River, as his family has for generations. (Sonia Luokkala / SEITC)
feature October 22, 2024

Timeline: SEITC Actions on British Columbia Mines

Learn about the major events and where we are now in this fight

So many oil and gas wells have been developed in the Uinta Basin that air pollution levels rival those of big cities. (WildEarth Guardians / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Press Release October 18, 2024

Environmental and Public Health Groups File Brief Opposing Utah Oil Train’s U.S. Supreme Court Appeal

Environmental and public health groups defending the nation’s landmark environmental law

document October 18, 2024

Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County: Brief

Environmental and public health groups defended the National Environmental Policy Act in a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in a case challenging the law’s scope.

Press Release October 17, 2024

Polis Administration Gives Oil and Gas Industry Roadmap for Expanding Neighborhood Drilling in Disproportionately Impacted Communities

State oil and gas agency adopts rules that undercut 2024 legislation to better protect disproportionately impacted communities and address cumulative impacts

document October 16, 2024

Resolutions Opposing an Izembek Land Exchange and Road

Resolutions opposing a proposed land exchange and road in the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, adopted by the Native Village of Hooper Bay, Sea Lion Corporation, Native Village of Paimiut, Chuloonawick Native Village, Native Village of Saint Michael, Chevak Traditional Council, Evansville Tribal Council, and Native Village of Tyonek.

Press Release October 14, 2024

Florida Supreme Court declines to review overwhelming statewide vote that directed tax dollars to conservation land-buying for future generations

State agencies using accounting gimmicks, improperly spending land-buying tax money

feature October 11, 2024

Introduction: Federal Hydrogen Hub Community Guide

A brief summary of the Federal Hydrogen Hub Program and its potential impacts.

feature October 11, 2024

Glossary: Federal Hydrogen Hub Community Guide

Definitions of technical terms used in the Federal Hydrogen Hub Community Guide

feature October 11, 2024

Specific Types of Hydrogen Hub Projects That Could Impact Your Community

Each Hydrogen Hub will include a wide range of projects. Potential harms and benefits from specific projects will vary significantly.

feature October 11, 2024

Tools for Communities: Federal Hydrogen Hub Community Guide

How communities can gain information about and influence over Hydrogen Hub projects, including DOE’s Community Benefits Plan requirements

feature October 11, 2024

The Federal Hydrogen Hub Program

Overview of the federal Hydrogen Hub Program, including descriptions of the seven Hubs selected by the Dept. of Energy to negotiate for funding

feature October 11, 2024

Federal Hydrogen Hub Community Guide

Learn about Hub projects, their impacts, and opportunities to advocate for your community and the climate