Three Americans living near power plants share how they will be harmed by the gutting of the Mercury & Air Toxics Standards.

Earthjustice report reveals mercury pollution nearly twice what EPA previously thought

When coal is burned in the U.S., most of the mercury in the coal no longer spews into our air — thanks to a federal rule that Earthjustice and our clients fought for and continue to defend.

Three NY cement kilns account for nearly one third of all mercury pollution in the state — groups urge the governor to limit mercury pollution

Conservation groups file lawsuit in federal court over Clean Air Act violations

We’ve told you about the dangers of eating mercury-contaminated fish. Today, the US Geological Survey released a comprehensive study linking the mercury emissions from smokestacks here in the US and abroad, and the contamination of fish like tuna and other marine life in the Pacific Ocean. According to the NY Times and Greenwire: The study…

Air pollution rules from new administration will cut mercury pollution by between 81 and 93 percent

Groups sue over Clean Air Act violations

NYSDEC must include mercury limits in operating permits for Lafarge and other cement kilns

Clean air, public health advocates: EPA Mercury Rule leaves public health at risk, violates law

Agency ignores federal courts, Congress, and over 20,000 public comments in do-nothing rule

Petition asks the Agency to label packages and post signs at markets

The EPA just proposed to cut mercury from cement kilns! I’ve been talking to you about cement kiln pollution since we started this blog, and Earthjustice has been focused on this issue for nearly a decade. Check out our updated campaign page to find out how you can help. The EPA is asking for public…

EPA proposal delays pollution reductions, may create mercury “hot spots”

Agency signs on to court settlement, ends a decade of delay

Lawsuits filed challenging EPA approach at curbing power plant toxic air emissions

Years of delay means thousands of pounds of mercury pollution have gone unchecked

File suit seeking deadline for EPA rules to cut power plant air pollution