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July 15, 2021 | Press Release

Earthjustice Sues Federal Government to Protect Overfished Pacific Sardines

Pacific sardines are key food for whales, seabirds, and salmon, yet fishery managers are failing to rebuild populations

July 15, 2021 | Press Release

U.S. Forest Service Looks to Reestablish Safeguards Against Logging in Tongass National Forest

Forest Service announcement is a win for climate

July 13, 2021 | Press Release

Coalition Sues Hawai‘i Land Board to Halt Reopening of Aquarium Pet Trade

The Hawai‘i Land Board's failure to reject impact statement violated state law

July 1, 2021 | Case

Challenging the Donlin Gold Mine

A consortium of Tribal governments from the Kuskokwim region led by Orutsararmiut Native Council are fighting Donlin Gold, a mining project owned by Canadian based mining giants NovaGold and Barrick Gold. Earthjustice is representing the Orutsararmiut Native Council.

June 30, 2021 | In the News: KYUK

ONC To Challenge Donlin Water Quality Certificate In Court

Tom Waldo, Attorney, Alaska Office, Earthjustice: “The mine, as proposed, would not comply with water quality standards for protection of salmon habitat, for temperature, and for mercury.”

June 30, 2021 | In the News: Honolulu Star Advertiser

Earthjustice files intent to sue over harbor, airport lights harming imperiled seabirds on Maui, Lanai

Leina‘ala Ley, Attorney, Mid-Pacific Office, Earthjustice: “To save these birds from extinction, the department needs to implement similar measures immediately on Maui and Lanai. There’s no time to waste.”