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The U.S. EPA’s flag flies outside the Federal Triangle complex in Washington, D.C. (Aidan Wakely Mulroney / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
From the Experts March 26, 2025

The Trump Administration’s Latest Effort to Destroy Sound Science

News reports say the EPA plans to eliminate its scientific research arm. This move will benefit polluters at the expense of every person in this country.

More than 100,000 Native American archaeological and cultural sites, some dating to 12,000 B.C., are protected in Bears Ears National Monument. (Steven St. John for Earthjustice)
feature March 26, 2025

What You Should Know About the Antiquities Act and National Monuments

For over a hundred years, the Antiquities Act of 1906 has protected America’s natural and historic wonders from mining, drilling, looting, and industrial development.

Press Release March 25, 2025

Endangered Species Coalition Responds to Republican-led Congressional Attacks on Endangered Species Act and Gray Wolves

Groups express wide opposition to proposed legislation

In the News: Tampa Bay Times March 21, 2025

How Trump environmental rollbacks could increase pollution in Florida

Raúl García, Vice President of Policy & Legislation: “People are still thinking (climate change) is happening 10 years from now. This is happening today, and I think few people know this as well as Floridians.”

What open-pit gold mining looks like: Barrick Goldstrike Mines' Betze-Post Pit near Carlin, Nevada, is one of the largest gold mines in the world. The open pit is so large that it is visible from space. (Adella Harding / Elko Daily Free Press via AP)
Press Release March 20, 2025

Earthjustice Responds to Trump Minerals Executive Order

The executive order aims to provide funding and loans for projects as well as accelerate permitting processes under the guise of the Defense Production Act

Trichloroethylene contamination has been found in the drinking water of hundreds of public water systems across the United States. <a href="https://www.ewg.org/interactive-maps/tce/map/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See EWG's interactive map.</a> (Data: Environmental Working Group’s Tap Water Database / <a href="https://www.ewg.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.ewg.org</a>)
From the Experts March 19, 2025

Congress Wants to Keep a Carcinogen Ravaging our Communities in Use — We Can’t Let That Happen

Lawmakers want to over turn a life-saving ban that phases out the potent carcinogen trichloroethylene (TCE)

The Uqualla family of the Havasupai Tribe stand with U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva at the edge of the Grand Canyon
(Photo courtesy Grand Canyon Trust)
Press Release March 13, 2025

Earthjustice Statement on the Passing of Rep. Grijalva

“It is clear he has left an undeniable mark on his beloved Arizona, the environmental movement, our planet, and our hearts.”

Laura Beth Resnick owns and runs Butterbee Farm in White Hall, Maryland. Resnick was approved for a grant through the Inflation Reduction Act that would have reimbursed half the cost of her solar panels, which was later withdrawn. (Alyssa Schukar for Earthjustice)
Article March 13, 2025

We’re Suing Trump for Abandoning Federal Funding Promises

The Trump administration is reneging on the federal government’s funding promises, leading to lost compensation to workers, hiring freezes, and halted construction projects.

Laura Beth Resnick es propietaria y administradora de la granja Butterbee en White Hall, Maryland. Resnick recibió una subvención a través de la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación que le habría reembolsado la mitad del costo de sus paneles solares, la cual le fue retirada posteriormente. (Alyssa Schukar para Earthjustice)]
Article March 12, 2025

Ella Confió en la Promesa del Gobierno De Ayudar a Los Agricultores. Hasta Que Intervino Trump.

La administración Trump está incumpliendo las promesas de financiación del gobierno federal, lo que ha provocado pérdidas de compensaciones a los trabajadores, congelamientos de contrataciones y una pausa en proyectos de construcción.

Press Release March 12, 2025

Trump’s EPA Takes Aim at Clean Water Protections

Waterways across the U.S. poised to lose even more protections from pollution and reckless development

document March 10, 2025

Border Wall Fact Sheet 2025

Fact sheet on border wall issues.

document March 10, 2025

2025 Border Wall Budget Reconciliation Opposition Letter

35 groups oppose funding for the border wall in the reconciliation bill.

document March 10, 2025

FLASH Act Opposition Letter

50 groups oppose the FLASH Act

document March 10, 2025

Mining Regulatory Clarity Act Opposition Letter

122 organizations, tribes, companies and elected officials expressed strong opposition to S.544 & H.R. 1366, The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (MRCA).

document March 3, 2025

Defend Clean Air: Vote “No” on H.J.Res 61 and S.J.Res 24

The Clean Air Act is a bedrock law that protects America’s health and the environment. No one should get sick from breathing air. The Congressional resolutions attacking clean air are attacks on children’s health.

An aerial view of regrowth following clear-cuts in the Tongass National Forest. (Shutterstock)
Press Release March 1, 2025

Earthjustice Responds to Executive Order Targeting Forests

Order seeks to open federal forest system to massive increase in logging

Press Release February 26, 2025

GOP-Controlled House Natural Resources Committee to Target Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammals Protection Act, and Vulnerable Species at Hearing Today

Hearing comes amid large-scale firings at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services

(Angela N. / CC BY 2.0)
Press Release February 14, 2025

Mass Firings of Federal Workers Could Halt Critical Energy and Environmental Protections

Recent culls of federal offices, including EPA and DOE, could substantially impact laws protecting people and the environment