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feature January 17, 2019

Special Report: Two Years of Overruling the Trump Administration

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

Press Release: Victory July 11, 2012

EPA Finds Maine River Herring Exclusion Law is Illegal

Barriers to native habitat must be removed to restore this “keystone” species

An oil refinery looms over the west side of Port Arthur, TX.
(Eric Kayne for Earthjustice)
feature April 27, 2018

A Disaster In The Making

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

From the Experts June 8, 2021

Why the Ocean Needs the Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act

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

From the Experts August 19, 2021

NOAA Just Named 31 Nations That Engage in Illegal or Unregulated Fishing. Here’s Why That’s a Step in the Right Direction.

This new approach will help the agency protect marine biodiversity.

A visitor at Grand Gulch, on Nov. 6, 2017. The area is among the more than one million acres axed from Bears Ears National Monument.
(© Steven Gnam)
feature August 23, 2019

Inside the Legal Case We’re Making to Save Our National Monuments

An explanation of the legal work to save Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments, and what’s next.

feature August 18, 2021

What You Need To Know About Chlorpyrifos

The toxic pesticide harmed children and the environment until legal action compelled federal agencies to ban all uses

Press Release June 14, 1997

Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund Changes Name to Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund

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

Press Release April 22, 2011

Environmentalists and Fishermen Bring Earth Day Challenge To Maine Law That Blocks River Herring from Native Habitat

St. Croix River Alewife population has plummeted by over 90 percent

feature September 15, 2021

50 Landmark Cases

See 50 of our proudest accomplishments that truly changed life for people and wildlife and set the stage for the world we live in now and into the future.

Press Release November 18, 2020

NYC Community Garden Coalition, Earthjustice, and Fifty-Two Groups Petition City

Community gardens contribute a host of important environmental and social benefits for New York City but currently remain vulnerable to development

Youth petitioners display their signs before marching in the Sept. 20 Global Climate Strike in New York City.
(Michael Rubenstein for Earthjustice)
Press Release September 23, 2019

16 Young People File UN Human Rights Complaint on Climate Change

Youth petitioners take fight for global climate change action to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child

Press Release June 14, 2022

NYC Community Garden Coalition, Earthjustice, and Dozens of Advocacy Groups Petition City to Protect Community Gardens

Coalition urges City officials to ensure that community gardens continue to strengthen NYC communities by designating gardens as “critical environmental areas”

Press Release September 9, 2002

Behind the Smoke Screen

An analysis of the White House’s “wildfire” bill to weaken environmental protection and public rights in federal land management decisions

feature February 27, 2023

From the Ground Up: A Petition to Protect New York City’s Community Gardens

By protecting community gardens through CEA designation, New York City can help to ensure that the gardens continue to strengthen and transform neighborhoods for decades to come.

feature February 25, 2016

Powering The Future

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.

Press Release April 22, 1998

Earth Day Launch for Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund Website

Earthjustice launches new website on Earth Day.

Press Release November 29, 2001

Legal Action Taken to Protect California's State Fish

Earthjustice and Trout Unlimited have gone to court to protect a vanishing icon.