New rule would allow over 100,000 tons of hazardous waste to be burned without proper safeguards

A new report documents how people have been left in harm’s way, as the Trump administration attempts to block the Chemical Disaster Rule.

In a conversation, Vice President of Litigation for Climate & Energy Abigail Dillen discusses important recent victories and Earthjustice’s plans to go all-in on clean energy.

Environmental groups and communities cheer decision to enforce hazardous waste laws

Companies can burn dangerous waste without complying with hazardous waste laws

746 coal ash units in 43 states and Puerto Rico have reported information in compliance with federal coal ash safeguards since 2015. Here’s what the data said.

Refuses to hear baseless case against the EPA for blocking extreme WV mountaintop removal mine

Targets loopholes that lift protections against exposure to hazardous waste

We agree with the Heritage Foundation on this point: Let’s assess Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s record using the “Schumer Standard.” That’s exactly why the Senate should reject him.

Environmental groups and communities praise effort to limit toxic air pollution.

Findings were buried for years by Bush administration

Agency moves to free over 300,000 tons of hazardous waste for gasification at oil refineries

Seven years after EPA Coal Ash Rule, 96% of coal plants are not planning any treatment of contaminated groundwater

Agency affirms Bush-era loophole exempting refineries’ hazardous waste from public health and safety requirements

The Supreme Court kept the Clean Water Act intact, dealing a major loss to the Trump administration and its pro-polluter agenda. The court's decision solidifies the Clean Water Act’s place as one of the nation’s most effective environmental laws.

A decision is likely in early 2023.

Finds coal industry’s case against EPA action baseless

Rule deregulates 1.5 million tons of toxic waste, puts low-income and communities of color at increased risk