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Today, most cropland is a vast monoculture of industrial-scale, chemical-intensive commodity crops. (Scott Goodwill / Unsplash)
From the Experts May 31, 2023

Agriculture, Climate, and 2023 Farm Bill (A 3-Part Blog Series)

Part 1: The Real Cost of Food

A chemical fire burns at a facility during the aftermath of Hurricane Laura Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, near Lake Charles, LA.
(David J. Phillip)
Press Release May 30, 2023

Gulf Groups File Petition To Correct Louisiana and Texas’ Violation Of Air Pollution Permitting Standards

States are unlawfully allowing more air pollution in already overburdened communities, violating federal public health standards and creating “sacrifice zones”

(Samantha Lee / Earthjustice)
Article May 19, 2023

How’s the Biden Administration Doing on the Climate Crisis?

Earthjustice’s attorneys and policy experts rated the administration’s progress.

Induction stoves offer quicker, hotter cooking experiences with no side of gas pollution. (Halfpoint Images / Getty Images)
From the Experts May 18, 2023

It’s Time for Governor Moore to Go Big on Climate Action

Maryland has proposed history-making legislation that could make the state a leader in climate action

A family prepares a meal on an induction stove. Children who grow up in a home with a gas stove are 42% more likely to develop asthma than those who don’t. (Tom Werner / Getty Images)
From the Experts April 19, 2023

One Court Ruling Will Not Stop the Growing Building Electrification Movement

Plenty of legal options remain for communities to protect health and safety – and achieve crucial zero emissions goals – by transitioning buildings away from fossil fuels

Oil drilling rigs. (iStockphoto)
From the Experts March 29, 2023

It’s Time to Tell the Truth About Republicans’ Disastrous Energy Package

Republicans’ first major legislative package is a giveaway to corporate polluters.

A couple shops for appliances in a home goods store.
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Press Release March 15, 2023

Bay Area Passes First-in-the-Nation Regulation to Cut Air Pollution from Methane Gas Furnaces and Water Heaters in Homes

New rule ensures gradual transition to more efficient electric heat pumps, and is likely to set a trend in other regions

Press Release February 24, 2023

Eugene Residents Challenge Ballot Title, Prepare to Defend Climate Policy

Three Eugene residents request changes to the ballot language on a referendum NW Natural is seeking to block electrification progress

Document February 14, 2023

Joint NGO Comments on Supplemental NSPS Proposal

Joint nonprofit group comments on the EPA’s Supplemental New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) proposal

Press Release February 14, 2023

EPA Must Swiftly Finalize Strong Safeguards Against Methane Pollution

We’ll continue to advocate for the strongest possible standards to drastically reduce methane pollution

Document February 14, 2023

Joint Environmental Justice Comments on NSPS Proposal

Environmental justice group comments on the EPA’s Supplemental New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) proposal.

Induction stoves offer quicker, hotter cooking experiences with no side of gas pollution. (Halfpoint Images / Getty Images)
Update January 13, 2023

Why Stoves Just Became a Kitchen Table Topic in America

New research links childhood asthma to gas stoves. Thankfully, this isn’t a problem without a solution.

Press Release November 28, 2022

Earthjustice Statement on BLM Waste Prevention Proposed Rule

BLM must do more to prevent wasteful flaring and protect communities

Press Release November 11, 2022

Earthjustice Statement on EPA Methane Supplemental Proposal

We’ll continue to advocate for the strongest possible standards to seriously reduce methane pollution

Navajo Community leader Daniel Tso has watched as oil and gas operations have encroached more and more on his community’s tribal lands. “The leases have been signed, the approval has been given, but the one thing — how do we mitigate the adverse impacts, the health and safety of the people?” asks Tso.
(Steven St. John for Earthjustice)
feature November 11, 2022

Methane: A Dangerous Problem, An Easy Solution

Our bodies should not be the dumping ground for dirty industries. The technology to dramatically reduce harmful methane pollution is available today, and major polluters should be required to use it.

Press Release October 17, 2022

Groups Ask Court to Determine Municipal Zoning Authority for Laurel Methane Gas Plant

Legal action seeks to clarify local authority for land under NorthWestern’s methane gas plant near Laurel

Document October 17, 2022

Complaint for Declaratory Relief – NorthWestern Methane Gas Plant

Community and environmental groups have asked a court to clarify the municipal zoning authority for NorthWestern Energy’s proposed methane gas-fired power plant near Laurel, MT.

From the Experts August 17, 2022

Cut the Crap: The Need to Do More to Address Agricultural Methane Emissions

Agriculture produces more methane than the U.S. oil and gas sector, a heat-trapping greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide