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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.

From the Experts February 27, 2019

These Are States That Want to Make America’s Waters Burn Again

Attorney Janette Brimmer explains how polluter-friendly states are helping Trump attack the Clean Water Rule.

A turtle surfaces offshore of Kahekili Beach Park, Maui, Hawaii.
(Courtesy of Don McLeish)
feature October 21, 2021

The Clean Water Case of the Century

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.

The Clean Water Rule restores clear protection to 60% of the nation’s stream miles and millions of acres of wetlands that were historically protected by the Clean Water Act, but have lacked guaranteed safeguards for nearly a decade. The rule enjoys broad support.
(Photo courtesy of Sabrina Campagna)
Press Release May 27, 2015

Clean Water Rule Will Protect Drinking Water for 1 in 3 Americans, if Congress steps aside

Obama administration finalizes long-awaited Clean Water Act protections

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is once again attacking the EPA’s Clean Water Rule.
(KICHIGAN / SHUTTERSTOCK)
From the Experts December 4, 2018

Protecting the Clean Water Rule from Trump’s EPA

Recent court decisions affirm that federal agencies can’t deny protections to our nation’s waters without scientific support or input from the public.

Waste floats on the Colorado River near Yuma, Arizona, in 1972. Congress passed the Clean Water Act that year, establishing federal protection for all waters in the U.S.
(Charles O'Rear / National Archives)
Article April 21, 2020

What the Trump Administration Is Doing to Your Water

The administration is attempting to undo the landmark 1972 Clean Water Act. Read on to learn why you should be concerned.

From the Experts January 3, 2019

Making America’s Waters Burn Again

The Trump administration seeks to strip the Clean Water Act’s protections from an overwhelming number of our waterways. We're fighting back.

Seven years after Superstorm Sandy, New Jersey’s infrastructure remains vulnerable to extreme weather and other impacts of climate change. Local solar, especially when paired with battery storage, can help keep the lights on in times of crisis — power that’s especially critical for low-income families and communities on the frontlines of climate impacts.
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Press Release December 9, 2019

Justice, Climate, and Solar Advocates Release NJ Equitable Solar Policy Roadmap

New Jersey coalition releases a policy roadmap outlining how New Jersey can help 250,000 low-income families go solar by 2030, and install 400 megawatts of storage with $125 million per year in state funding.

Press Release July 12, 2000

CITIZENS DEMAND ATTENTION FOR POLLUTED WATERS IN HAWAII

Today, Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund filed suit in federal district court on behalf of the Hïhïwai Stream Restoration Coalition and the Center for Biological Diversity to force the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to carry out mandatory duties under the federal Clean Water Act needed to clean up Hawai’i’s polluted waters. Despite Hawai’i’s image…

(Thomas Richter)
goal December 10, 2021

Power Everything With 100% Clean Energy

Earthjustice is using the power of the law to accelerate the shift from dirty to clean energy.

feature November 3, 2022

Mapping the Coal Ash Contamination

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.

More than 30 states have joined polluting industries, corporate agribusinesses and mega-developers in attacking the EPA’s Clean Water Rule.
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Article February 28, 2017

The Dirty 31: Is Your State Arguing Against Clean Water?

More than 30 states have joined polluting industries, corporate agribusinesses and mega-developers in attacking the EPA’s Clean Water Rule.

Press Release July 22, 2015

Clean Water Advocates File Suit to Ensure Protection of All U.S. Waters Under Clean Water Act

EPA’s Clean Water Rule included late give-aways to industry

The devastating coal ash spill at Kingston, TN in December 2008. One billion gallons of toxic coal ash spilled from the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Fossil Plant, covering 300 acres, destroying homes, poisoning rivers and contaminating coves and residential drinking waters.
(Photo courtesy of TVA)
Press Release November 3, 2022

New Report: Most Power Plants Violating Federal Rules Mandating Cleanup of Toxic Coal Ash Dumps

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

A profile of power supply lines against a sunset.
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Press Release May 28, 2014

Kansas City Power & Light Commits to Low Cost, Clean Energy through Expanded Energy Efficiency Programs

Agreement sets significant energy savings targets through 2015 and spurs additional savings in KCP&L-Greater Missouri Operations’ service territory

Press Release: Victory November 3, 2021

Environmental Rights Amendment Passes in New York

Constitutional Amendment will give every New Yorker a right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment

Roger Garbey and Andres Hernandez (L-R), from the Goldin Solar company, install a solar panel system on the roof of a home in Palmetto Bay, Florida. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)
Article March 23, 2023

Creating a Sustainable Clean Energy Transition

Transitioning to 100% clean energy is a huge opportunity to power our economy and create good jobs without sacrificing our communities or the climate. Here’s how we do it.