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January 16, 2004 | Press Release

Federal Government Sued for Failing Northwest Salmon

Snake River Operations Violate Endangered Species Act

January 13, 2004 | Press Release

Farmworkers file suit to protect workers from being poisoned by two harmful pesticides

EPA allows continued use despite unacceptable risks to workers

January 7, 2004 | Press Release

Bush Administration Proposes Rewriting of Stream Protection Rule In Favor of Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining

Action shows disregard for environment and public concern about mountaintop removal

January 5, 2004 | Case

Anacostia Pollutant Discharges Challenged

The Anacostia River in the nation's capital is badly polluted by raw sewage and stormwater. A lawsuit challenges inadequate pollution limits for the river.

December 31, 2003 | Case

Pesticide Protection for Children

The 1996 Food Quality and Protection Act requires the Environmental Protection Agency to take special steps to protect children—including the children of farmworkers—from agricultural chemicals. The agency has failed to do so. Earthjustice is in court to make EPA do its job.

December 24, 2003 | Press Release