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Six Michigan Tribes withdrew from Line 5 federal discussions after learning that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will likely fast-track its approval for Enbridge’s massive oil tunnel project, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order declaring an “energy emergency.”

Over 120 community, environmental, public health, and other organizations from across the United States write to urge the Environmental Protection Agency to reinstate its Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) trichloroethylene (TCE) final rule, currently on hold, and avoid a protracted delay in implementation that will expose countless Americans to TCE’s serious risks of harm, including multiple cancers and Parkinson’s disease.

Groups send letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin

Industry letter to EPA Administrator Zeldin on the Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention: Risk Management Program Rule.

122 organizations, tribes, companies and elected officials expressed strong opposition to S.544 & H.R. 1366, The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (MRCA).

50 groups oppose the FLASH Act

35 groups oppose funding for the border wall in the reconciliation bill.

Overview of the federal Hydrogen Hub Program, including descriptions of the seven Hubs selected by the Dept. of Energy to negotiate for funding

Bradley Marshall, Attorney, Florida Office: “We think the commission got it wrong and look forward to presenting our case to the Florida Supreme Court.”

Bradley Marshall, Attorney, Florida Regional Office: “This would be the largest rate increase in United States history, and that’s why we’re fighting it.”

Earthjustice offers litigation and non-litigation opportunities for students and recent graduates. We hope you’ll consider joining us!

Cumulative impacts are an integral part of the risk evaluation process, which is needed to account for the real-world risks and stressors that people in fenceline communities and elsewhere experience daily. The science for evaluating cumulative impacts and risk has evolved, as evidenced by the National Research Council of the National Academies as well as state-based environmental laws and policies. Commenters urge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to incorporate the assessment of cumulative impacts and risk into all assessments and evaluation methods where it is scientifically possible. Finally, it is integral for the EPA to take careful consideration of public comments and to incorporate them into the final framework document without delay.

Letter from the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa sent to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with analysis showing that discharges from the proposed Line 5 reroute project will violate the Band’s water quality requirements by harming waters, aquatic resources, and wetlands.

Letter urging immediate steps to protect the people of Pennsylvania from being exposed to the harmful chemicals contained in sewage sludge by instructing the Department of Environmental Protection to begin a comprehensive analysis and assessment of sludge disposal in the state that accounts for its “beneficial use” program allowing for the disposal of over 130,000 dry tons of sludge every year on farmlands around the state, where it is having a detrimental impact on communities and surrounding waterways and airways.

Overburdened communities in North Carolina face the harshest impacts of industrial animal production. Now, they’re taking a stand.

Hearing comes amid large-scale firings at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services

How communities can gain information about and influence over Hydrogen Hub projects, including DOE’s Community Benefits Plan requirements

Emily Qiu, Attorney, Northern Rockies Office: “While we cannot speak specifically to the impact of staff cuts, we do appreciate that this deal should allow for a much needed review of the status of Arctic grayling, which we’re confident will show that the species needs protections.”