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August 23, 2019 | Press Release

Earthjustice Condemns the Trump Administration’s Attack on Civil Rights

A proposed housing rule guts the ability to account for discrimination

August 23, 2019 | Press Release: Victory

Smog Standard Too Weak To Protect Forests, Court Rules

Court rejects polluters’ claims that standards are too protective

August 22, 2019 | Article

Toxic Chemicals Leach their Way into our Food: Report Finds Hidden Harm

Today, we are exposed to the harms of phthalates through a variety of food service polyvinyl chloride (or PVC) gloves and food packaging materials, report found. This class of birth-defect-causing chemicals are known to leach into food upon contact. Good news is that a simple fix is available.

August 22, 2019 | Press Release

State Receives Over 15,000 Comments Opposing Permits for the Construction of Formosa’s Planned Petrochemical Complex in St. James Parish

Residents, activists, and local and national organizations are resisting serial polluter Formosa’s efforts to build a massive petrochemical complex in St. James Parish

August 20, 2019 | Article

In Memoriam: David Klipstein

Dave’s expertise and financial support enabled Earthjustice to grow its fledgling international program into a major force for transitioning the world away from fossil fuels to clean energy.

August 19, 2019 | In the News: Mother Jones

Inside the Battle to Stop Another Petrochemical Plant in “Cancer Alley”

Corinne Van Dalen, Attorney, Earthjustice: “While the parish council is responsible for making this community a sacrifice zone, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has the duty as a public trustee to protect the community from environmental harm.”

August 19, 2019 | In the News: Next-Gen Transportation News

Healthy Communities

Earthjustice Condemns the Trump Administration’s Attack on Civil Rights

Smog Standard Too Weak To Protect Forests, Court Rules

Toxic Chemicals Leach their Way into our Food: Report Finds Hidden Harm

State Receives Over 15,000 Comments Opposing Permits for the Construction of Formosa’s Planned Petrochemical Complex in St. James Parish

In Memoriam: David Klipstein

Inside the Battle to Stop Another Petrochemical Plant in “Cancer Alley”

Coalition Fights for Zero-Emission Refuse Trucks in LA County

Earthjustice Asks Court to Protect Independent Science Advisors

E. Coli Limits For Major D.C. Rivers Illegal, Court Rules

Huge U.P. Mine Opposed by Wisconsin Tribe was Approved Despite Major Concerns From Regulators, Records Show

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