When polluters have said these things in the past, they were also wrong.

Mapping soot and smog pollution in the United States

Search by county to see the level of smog pollution in the air. Smog can trigger asthma attacks and increase the risk of heart and lung diseases.

Search by county to see the level of soot pollution in the air. Soot causes death and serious health harms.

We’ll continue to affirm DOE’s responsibility to adopt strong efficiency standards

“If the Supreme Court won’t hold itself accountable, Congress must pass a meaningful, enforceable code that would restore accountability and transparency to the Court.”

Companies use affirmative defense to avoid the consequences of releasing unlimited amounts of toxic emissions during emergencies

Earthjustice, along with a diverse coalition of community and advocacy groups, write to express deep dismay over the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) abrupt termination of three complaints filed under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) by Louisiana residents, as well as EPA’s subsequent wholly inadequate settlement of a Title VI complaint filed by residents of Flint, Michigan.

Major cities saw simultaneous economic growth and cleaner air over the last decade.

Based in Washington, D.C., Molly is an associate attorney.

Based in Washington, D.C., Lillian is an associate attorney.

Based in Washington, D.C., Kevin is an associate attorney.

The proposed rule fails communities by allowing polluters to dodge requirements to control and monitor the most toxic pollutants

Reductions in cross-state smog-forming emissions will go forward

Order denies the requests of states and industry groups to block the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Good Neighbor Rule.” The rule, designed to address cross-state air pollution and the adverse health effects of ozone pollution, also called smog, will improve public health and air quality.

The case could significantly affect how federal courts review federal regulations

This lawsuit explains clients reasons for suing the Environmental Protection Agency for missing its statutory deadline to review its polyether polyols air toxic rule.

Plants manufacturing polyether polyols release the carcinogen ethylene oxide and are concentrated in Texas, West Virginia, and Louisiana