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Press Release October 1, 2026

California Bill Exempting Metal Shredders From Hazardous Waste Protections Becomes Law, State Must Act to Protect Frontline Communities

Communities call on state agency to protect them from toxic metal shredder waste after lawmakers provide industry with legal loophole
Press Release: Victory May 28, 2026

Appeals Court Delivers Blow to North Tonawanda Crypto Operation, Reinforces New York’s Climate Law

Today's ruling in the Digihost/Fortistar appeal makes clear that state agencies must comply with the climate law's mandates and remain accountable to impacted communities, even after the State has weakened…
The fire at the incinerator in Miami-Dade County in 2023. (Juan Carlos Esquivel)
Press Release May 11, 2026

Zeldin’s EPA Is Letting Trash Incinerators Poison Children. Now It’s Being Sued

Weak federal rules allow incinerators to release cancer-causing pollutants into communities of color, harming children’s development before they are even born
Press Release May 11, 2026

La EPA de Zeldin Permite que los Incineradores de Basura Envenenen a los Niños. Ahora Enfrenta una Demanda

Las débiles normativas federales permiten que los incineradores liberen contaminantes cancerígenos en comunidades de color, perjudicando el desarrollo de los niños incluso antes de que nazcan
document May 11, 2026

Petition for Review: LMWC Rule

This lawsuit, filed by Earthjustice and the Environmental Integrity Project on behalf of Sierra Club, Ironbound Community Corporation, East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, South Baltimore Community Land Trust, and…
A large warehouse located near residential neighborhoods in Elizabeth, New Jersey, just south of Newark. (Valentyn Semenov / Alamy)
Article May 7, 2026

Diesel Damage: How Warehouse Sprawl Is Sickening Two States

Next-day delivery has a cost. New Jersey and New York communities near rigs and warehouses are paying it.
Press Release: Victory April 28, 2026

State Board Halts Phibro-Tech’s LA-area Toxic Waste Facility Expansion

California Board of Environmental Safety allowed a permit appeal, accepting all issues raised by local community group
JJ Waters stands in the surf along the shore near her home in Pensacola Beach, Florida. (Gregg Pachkowski for Earthjustice)
Article April 23, 2026

Trump’s Ocean Drilling Agenda Risks Another Disaster for Gulf Communities — We’re Suing

16 years after the worst marine oil spill in U.S. history, we are going to court to stop another risky BP project.
Tanques de almacenamiento de petróleo en el puerto de Long Beach. (John Gannon para Earthjustice)
Press Release March 11, 2026

Corte Ordena a la Ciudad de Long Beach Suspender el Proyecto de Expansión de un Tanque de Almacenamiento de Petróleo

El análisis de impacto ambiental de la ciudad se consideró inadecuado, rechazó alternativas viables y ahora debe rehacerse
Oil storage tanks at the Port of Long Beach. (John Gannon for Earthjustice)
Press Release: Victory March 11, 2026

Court Orders City of Long Beach Pause Oil Storage Tank Expansion Project

City’s environmental impact analysis ruled inadequate, rejected feasible alternatives, and now must be redone
document March 9, 2026

CBE v. City of Long Beach: Final Ruling

Long Beach must halt the expansion of a polluting oil storage tank at its port, a Los Angeles County Superior Court ruled, citing an inadequate environmental review of a project…
Oil storage tanks at the Port of Long Beach. (John Gannon for Earthjustice)
From the Experts March 3, 2026

The City of Long Beach Approved Yet Another Oil Storage Tank Project.

Neighbors say enough is enough.
Liquid train cars near cranes at the Port Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal in Newark, New Jersey. (Aristide Economopoulos For Earthjustice)
Press Release January 5, 2026

Victory: NJ Appellate Court Affirms Legality of Environmental Justice Law

Ruling is a win for the environment and communities across New Jersey
The Ironbound neighborhood of Newark is one of the most polluted ZIP codes in New Jersey, where residents face higher rates of asthma, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. (Aristide Economopoulos for Earthjustice)
Press Release December 22, 2025

Newark, NJ, leaders Introduce Historic Ordinance to Protect Community Health and Climate

New measure would stop fossil fuel expansion and address major sources of air pollution
In the News: Los Angeles Times December 2, 2025

California’s environmental board approved hazardous waste plan that critics say could weaken protections

Andrea Loera, Attorney, Community Partnerships Program: “Excluding hazardous waste from the law does not make hazardous waste dangers magically disappear.”
Press Release: Victory October 27, 2025

NJ Court Prohibits Construction of Controversial Newark Gas Plant

Project in limbo after PVSC ignored significant community opposition to the project
document August 20, 2025

Notice to New Jersey DEP: In the Matter of Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission

Notice to the court that Appellant Ironbound Community Corporation has requested a stay of the permit at issue in the instant matter with Appellee the New Jersey Department of Environmental…
document August 20, 2025

Motion for Stay: Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Gas Permit Case

Plaintiff Ironbound Community Corporation submits this brief in support of its Motion for Stay pursuant to Rule 4:69-3.