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An oil refinery looms over Port Arthur, TX. People of color are nearly twice as likely as white Americans to live within a fenceline zone of an industrial facility.
(Eric Kayne for Earthjustice)
Press Release February 7, 2025

Earthjustice Statement on Closure of EPA Environmental Justice and Civil Rights Office

“Notwithstanding the overt cruelty of this decision, no one wants an unhealthier and more polluted America, coopted by industry.”

Smokestacks loom up from a hazy sky, tinged with orange, at sunset.
(Shutterstock)
Press Release February 6, 2025

Earthjustice Blasts Blatant Partisan Attack on Critical DOJ Environmental Division

“Without offices like ENRD, our environmental laws are nothing more than words on paper.”

A grizzly in a Wyoming field. (Scott Suriano / Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory February 5, 2025

Judge Upholds Ruling Limiting Wolf Trapping, Snaring in Idaho

Upon reconsideration, judge rejects Idaho’s rare request to reverse decision

Oil and gas fields in California's Central Valley.
(Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release February 5, 2025

Lawsuit Challenges Federal Approvals for New Oil, Gas Drilling on California Public Lands

Coalition condemns Bureau of Land Management’s decision to continue granting new oil and gas wells in the heavily-polluted San Joaquin Valley

Navajo community leader Daniel Tso speaks out against fracking at a meeting that was required under the National Environmental Policy Act. The law gives communities a chance to speak out against projects that will impact them.
(Steven St. John for Earthjustice)
Press Release February 4, 2025

North Dakota Federal Judge Upends Key Environmental Regulations

Court sends strong reminder that Presidential Executive Orders must follow the law

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

The Florida Scrub-Jay is the only bird species found exclusively in the state of Florida. (Zach Stern / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Press Release January 28, 2025

Conservation groups take legal action to ensure survival of declining Florida Scrub-Jay

Groups move to block effort to rescind Endangered Species Act protections

Press Release January 27, 2025

Governor Green Faces Lawsuit Challenging Water Commission Appointment

Process for nominating interim commissioner in the loea seat draws legal fire and community backlash

(Angela N. / CC BY 2.0)
Press Release January 26, 2025

Earthjustice Responds to Trump Executive Order Attacking Endangered Species in California Under the Guise of Wildfire Relief

“Instead of providing relief that Californians desperately need right now to recover from deadly wildfires, President Trump is using this tragedy as an excuse to bypass the Endangered Species Act”

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

UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions Michael R. Bloomberg speaks onstage during The Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit In Partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies on September 19, 2023 in New York City. (Bryan Bedder / Getty Images for Bloomberg Philanthropies)
Press Release January 24, 2025

Earthjustice Applauds Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Effort to Ensure U.S. Honors Paris Agreement Commitments

United States remains committed to its climate goals through action at every level

Heat pumps line the rooftop of an apartment building. Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling while using significantly less energy compared with other technologies. (alacatr / Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory January 22, 2025

Colorado PUC Approves Black Hills Clean Heat Plan, Mandates Statewide Beneficial Electrification

Landmark decision approves portfolio of resources focused on energy efficiency and beneficial electrification

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

New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul. (Cover Images via AP Images)
Press Release January 21, 2025

New York Governor Hochul Releases SFY2026 State Executive Budget Proposal

Governor misses opportunity to lead on cutting energy costs and protecting climate and public health

Press Release January 21, 2025

Earthjustice Hires Aish Shukla as New Chief Technology Officer

“It has never been more critical for tech to be a force for good.”

A natural gas flare from an offshore oil drilling rig in Cook Inlet, Alaska.
(Paul Souders / Getty Images)
Press Release January 20, 2025

Earthjustice Statement: Day One Agenda from the Trump Administration Prioritizes Extractive Industries Above All Else in Alaska

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

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”.