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The U.S. EPA’s flag flies outside the Federal Triangle complex in Washington, D.C. (Aidan Wakely Mulroney / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Press Release January 29, 2025

Earthjustice Condemns the New EPA’s Dismissal of Critical Science Advisory Boards

The EPA has ousted all members of two key science panels, signaling an alarming shift in agency priorities

Press Release January 28, 2025

EPA Directs Oklahoma to Coordinate with Tribes on Protecting Air, Water and Public Health

Agency modifies 2020 order allowing state to assume responsibility for federal environmental programs on tribal lands

Press Release January 24, 2025

Environmental Organizations Act to Protect California Waiver for Clean Cars

California’s standards help clean the air we breathe and improve health outcomes for millions of Americans

In the News: Newsday January 23, 2025

Lawsuit alleges DEC improperly exempted Caithness power plant in Yaphank from climate law

Gilbert Zelaya, Attorney, Clean Energy Program: “We’re talking about decades of pollution that these communities have had to endure. Right now they’re doing nothing. … To us, that means the DEC is sending the message that they don’t care about the health and well-being of these communities.”

Press Release January 22, 2025

Groups File Lawsuit Against NYS-DEC and Caithness Gas Plant for CLCPA Violations

NYS-DEC approved polluting gas plant permit renewal without complying with NY’s nation-leading climate law; toxic air pollution remains in the area with lowest life expectancy rate on Long Island

document January 22, 2025

NY DEC Caithness Plant Lawsuit

Brookhaven Landfill Action and Remediation Group (BLARG), Long Island Progressive Coalition (LIPC), and the Sierra Club represented by Earthjustice filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York-Nassau County against the NYS-Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Caithness Long Island LLC, over the unlawful air permit renewal and non-compliance with New York’s landmark climate law.

Press Release January 20, 2025

Acciones de Trump Costarán Vidas y Empleos, Afirman Grupos

“Nuestras organizaciones seguirán defendiendo con firmeza las protecciones climáticas y lucharán contra los planes del presidente Trump que dañarían nuestro medio ambiente, nuestra salud, nuestra economía y nuestro clima”.

Press Release January 20, 2025

Declaración de Earthjustice Sobre el Primer Día de Mandato del Presidente Trump

“Si bien no es sorprendente, no deja de ser alarmante que la administración Trump no haya perdido tiempo en revertir políticas abrumadoramente populares que salvan vidas”.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)
Press Release January 20, 2025

Climate Organizations: Trump’s Actions Will Cost Lives, Jobs

“Our organizations will continue to stand strong for climate protections and will fight President Trump’s plans that would harm our environment, our health, our economy, and our climate.”

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
Press Release January 20, 2025

Earthjustice Statement on President Trump’s First Day in Office

“While not surprising, it is no less alarming that the Trump administration wasted no time in rolling back overwhelmingly popular, life-saving policies.”

Earthjustice’s Senior Vice President of Programs, Sam Sankar, and Director of Strategic Legal Advocacy, Kirti Datla, pose for a portrait in front of the Supreme Court of the United States. (Melissa Lyttle for Earthjustice)
Article January 20, 2025

Mientras Trump Asume La Presidencia Nuevamente, Earthjustice No Cede Terreno

Sabemos que podemos salir victoriosos ante el presidente Trump y sus aliados, porque lo hemos hecho antes.

Earthjustice’s Senior Vice President of Programs, Sam Sankar, and Director of Strategic Legal Advocacy, Kirti Datla, pose for a portrait in front of the Supreme Court of the United States. (Melissa Lyttle for Earthjustice)
Article January 20, 2025

As Trump Takes Office Again, Earthjustice Is Ceding No Ground

One election will not deter us or erase the environmental progress we’ve achieved.

document January 16, 2025

DTE and EES Coke: Community Information

An explainer for residents and community members in Detroit about the health impacts of DTE’s EES Coke facility, sulfur dioxide emissions, and our intervention in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act lawsuit against the facilities on behalf of Sierra Club.

A Mack LR Electric garbage truck operated by the New York City Department of Sanitation. (Mack Trucks)
Press Release: Victory January 15, 2025

Long Beach Commits to 100% All-Electric Garbage Trucks

Long Beach becomes second city in California to make a bold commitment to electrify its garbage trucks

In the News: Mississippi Today January 15, 2025

Amid years of pollution violations in the Deep South, Drax received over $700 million in ‘green’ loans

Allison Brouk, Attorney, Gulf Regional Office, Earthjustice: “They applied for a minor source permit, emitted at major source levels until they were fined and (state regulators) made them change that. It’s a pattern Drax has taken, somehow, just to work with the system.”

New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul. (Cover Images via AP Images)
Press Release January 14, 2025

Earthjustice Statement: New York Governor Hochul Delivers 2025 State of the State

Climate action falls to the NYS Legislature

The Patterson Park neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. (Matt Roth for Earthjustice)
Press Release January 14, 2025

Advocates Condemn Washington Gas Lawsuit Against Maryland’s Clean Building Standards

The lawsuit seeks to undermine the state’s efforts to cut emissions, boost energy efficiency, and reduce air pollution

In the News: CalMatters January 14, 2025

California abandons diesel truck ban and 3 other clean-air rules before Trump is sworn in

Paul Cort, Director of Right to Zero, Earthjustice: “To meet basic standards for healthy air, California has to shift to zero-emissions trucks and trains in the coming years. Diesel is one of the most dangerous kinds of air pollution for human health, and California’s diesel problem is big enough to cast its own shadow. We’ll…