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July 17, 2026

With Two New Rulemakings, Trump Administration Attempts to Further Weaken Endangered Species Act

Rules eliminate protections for threatened wildlife and prioritize “economic interests” over critical habitat 

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July 16, 2026

Trump Administration Announces American Samoa Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale

Environmental and community groups condemn reckless proposal that threatens ocean life and cultural practices

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July 15, 2026

Tribes React as Michigan Approves Line 5 Tunnel Permits

State regulators authorize Enbridge to build an oil tunnel below the Straits of Mackinac

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June 16, 2026

The New York Times

D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s Data Center

Laura Thoms, Director of Enforcement, Earthjustice

“It’s remarkable for the United States to intervene on behalf of a polluter in a case like this. Ordinarily, they would intervene to enforce the law.”

February 17, 2026

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court may block thousands of lawsuits over Roundup weed killer

Patti Goldman, Attorney, Northwest Office

“When people use pesticides in their fields or on their lawns, they don’t expect to get cancer. Yet this happens, and when it does, state court lawsuits provide the only real path to accountability.”

January 14, 2026

Slate

It’s Responsible for One of the Worst Oil Disasters Ever. It’s Counting On Trump to Let It Do It Again.

Sam Sankar, SVP of Programs

“The first Trump administration saw oil companies as its ‘partners.’ The second Trump administration treats them as its ‘customers.’”