In closing 25-year loophole, court protects public from hazardous waste sites and could save taxpayers billions

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

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Environmentalists continue fight against weak cleanup standards

Earthjustice attorney Jan Hasselman, lead counsel to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in their litigation, discusses the historic legal case and what lies ahead.

Move comes as pollution from mining operations comes under increased scrutiny

Environmental advocates file opening legal papers in Brownfield Cleanup court appeal

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a brief decision on Aug. 31, 2018, affirming its original decision to issue a construction permit for the Dakota Access Pipeline. Attorney Jan Hasselman explains what it means.

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.

In a major victory for rare native fish, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to reassess its plan for groundwater cleanup and endangered species protection at the Atlas uranium tailings dump in Moab. The dump, which is located on the banks of the Colorado River, is leaching deadly…

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.

The record shows that the Trump’s efforts to weaken environmental regulations are no match for the law.

This new approach will help the agency protect marine biodiversity.

Sharks are crucial for a healthy ocean, but overfishing is killing them. This bill takes a step in the right direction.

Community groups flag concerns on further corrections and improvements needed

Environmentalists sue to close loophole, taxpayers could save billions

Meet 16 of the hundreds of species Earthjustice has gone to court to protect.

The Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund announced that it is changing its name to Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund.