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Map of smog air pollution by county in 2022. (Air Quality System Data / U.S. EPA)
feature November 29, 2023

What’s the state of smog pollution where you live?

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.

Map of soot air pollution by county in 2022. (Air Quality System Data / U.S. EPA)
feature November 29, 2023

What’s the state of soot pollution where you live?

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

Protestors paddle next to the Mackinac Bridge at the Pipe Out Paddle Up Flotilla Against the Line 5 pipeline in Mackinaw City, Michigan. (Sarah Rice for Earthjustice)
Press Release December 1, 2023

Michigan Approves Permit for Disastrous Line 5 Oil Tunnel Under Great Lakes

Bay Mills Indian Community condemns decision by Michigan Public Service Commission

A wild wolverine kit playing on the snow outside of a rendezvous site in the Northern Rockies (Steven Gnam)
Press Release: Victory November 29, 2023

Wolverine Receives Much-Needed Endangered Species Act Protections

Fish and Wildlife Service to list species as threatened following decades of litigation

A wolverine caught on a camera trap while working with researchers on a rare carnivore survey in Western Montana. Made under a special use permit with the Flathead and Lolo National Forests.
Article: Victory November 29, 2023

Wolverines Gain Legal Protections to Ward off Extinction

The announcement comes after decades of litigation and public calls to save wolverines from development and climate change.

The Suncor Energy refinery in Commerce City, Colorado. (Matt Nager for Earthjustice)
Press Release October 31, 2023

Groups Urge EPA to Act on Suncor East Plant Air Permit as 90-Day Deadline Passes

Colorado was provided 90 days to revise Suncor’s Title V permit after EPA’s objection

Press Release September 25, 2023

Colorado Industrial Greenhouse Gas Rule Fails to Sufficiently Reduce Pollution Near Impacted Communities

Air Quality Control Commission adopts GHG trading system over requirements for onsite reductions by polluters

Valmont Power Station in Boulder, Colo., in 2011. (Josh Schutz / Getty Images)
feature May 3, 2023

Toxic Coal Ash in Colorado: Addressing Coal Plants’ Hazardous Legacy

Coal ash is leaching unsafe levels of toxic pollutants into groundwater at 91% of coal plants. Colorado has 38 coal ash dumpsites.

Press Release April 20, 2023

Groups Voice Support for Amended Ozone Bill, Reiterate Need for Permitting Reform

Amended bill would define cumulative impacts and strengthen air quality enforcement process

Press Release April 10, 2023

Protecting Communities From Air Pollution Act to Tackle Colorado’s Ozone Problem

Representatives Bacon and Willford’s bill aims to improve air quality permitting and enforcement

Document September 29, 2023

Letter to Colorado DOT on Proposed I-270 Project

Letter to the Colorado Department of Transportation requesting new public engagement process for proposed I-270 project

Press Release: Victory May 8, 2023

Groups Urge Governor to Sign Colorado Ozone Bill, Call for Strong Action From Interim Committee

Protecting Communities From Air Pollution Act seen as a starting point for much-needed reform

Press Release August 21, 2023

Groups File Suit in CO Over Inadequate Disproportionately Impacted Community Permitting Rule

Colorado Air Quality Control Commission adopted the polluter permitting rule in May

Press Release June 7, 2023

As Governor Signs Ozone Bill Into Law, Groups Push For Stronger Action

Community voices must be heard in cumulative impacts rulemaking and interim session

Grizzly bear near Canyon, Yellowstone National Park. (Neal Herbert / NPS)
Article October 27, 2023

3 Amazing Mammals Earthjustice Is Fighting For

As the Endangered Species Act celebrates its 50th anniversary, here’s how we’re using this powerful legal tool to protect imperiled animals.

Press Release: Victory May 30, 2023

Colorado Public Utilities Commission Adopts Ambitious Building Electrification and Energy Efficiency Targets for Xcel Energy

The investment will reduce natural gas usage by 2 million dekatherms over three years

REC Solar employee Brian Webster installs PV modules on a Englewood, Colorado home participating in the Solar Benefits Colorado program
(Dennis Schroeder / NREL)
From the Experts November 7, 2022

Colorado Is at a Crossroads in Its Clean Energy Transition

As Colorado shutters its coal plants, the decisions we make now will determine how quickly we electrify our cars and homes, and whether all Coloradans have equitable access to clean energy

Document August 21, 2023

Colorado DIC Permitting Rule Complaint

Community and conservation groups filed suit in Colorado state court challenging an inadequate rule adopted by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) to address polluter permitting in disproportionately impacted communities (DICs).