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NYS Senate’s and Assembly’s Budget Bills Offer Opportunities for Climate and Environmental Leadership

Tracking how Earthjustice is holding the Trump administration and Congress accountable — while making progress in states, in public utility commissions, and overseas.

Senate continues to show leadership by putting struggling families first and including NY HEAT Act in one-house – now Assembly must follow and include full bill in final budget; NY HEAT Act would save families who need it most an average of $136 every month and curb future utility rate hikes happening across NYS

“We will not give up our fight. Every day that the courts hold this administration accountable for its harmful and unlawful actions, so will we.”

Earthjustice’s plans during the first 100 days of the second Trump administration, and the actions we’re already taking to protect the health of frontline communities, wildlife, and our shared climate future.

“It is clear he has left an undeniable mark on his beloved Arizona, the environmental movement, our planet, and our hearts.”

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.”

In the aftermath of the 2024 election, Abigail Dillen, President of Earthjustice, discussed the outcomes of the election and how they will affect Earthjustice’s litigation, advocacy, and political work.

Earthjustice will use the power of the law to defend the right to a healthy environment.

The Clean Air Act is a bedrock law that protects America’s health and the environment. No one should get sick from breathing air. The Congressional resolutions attacking clean air are attacks on children’s health.

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.

“We elected our leaders to work for us, not corporate polluters.”

Affording protections to critical caribou calving and migration areas in the Western Arctic will help safeguard irreplaceable Arctic ecosystems from fossil fuel development

Earthjustice will continue to work with clients and partners to protect Alaska’s public lands and hasten the clean energy transition to build a vibrant and thriving state

Two legal actions challenge President Trump’s attempts to open offshore drilling

Lifesaving New York regulation is under attack; Opposition aims to kill clean air state action to succumb to wealthy corporate interests

Department of Interior announces no bids were received

Interior on track to hold lease sale before end of Biden’s term; greater threats expected under incoming administration