Coal

February 26, 2014 | Video

A Hero is Someone Who Doesn't Get Used to This

Mountain Hero Larry Gibson's courage to stand up against mountaintop removal mining inspired and gave voice to countless other Americans who live with the injustices of environmental pollution and destruction.

September 17, 2021 | Article

How’s Biden Doing on the Climate Crisis?

Earthjustice’s attorneys and policy experts rated his administration's progress.

September 15, 2021 | Feature

50 Landmark Cases

See 50 of our proudest accomplishments that truly changed life for people and wildlife and set the stage for the world we live in now and into the future.

September 9, 2021 | Article

10 Artists Moving Us to Take a Stand Against Coal Ash Pollution

Photographers, sculptors, muralists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets are using their art to expose the threat of coal ash and advocate for clean air and drinking water.

August 19, 2021 | In the News: Washington Post

As Biden urges global warming action, courts shape climate policy at home

Jenny Harbine, Attorney, Northern Rockies Office: “There’s a false narrative that is out there that the market will take care of coal, and all we need to do is focus on oil and gas. Coal will not take care of itself on the time frame that’s needed to address our climate crisis.”

August 16, 2021 | Press Release

Biden Administration Takes Second Look at Reforms to Federal Coal Leasing

The review will address the impacts of coal mining on air, water, climate, and communities

July 29, 2021 | Press Release

Report: Cleaning Up Toxic Coal Ash Creates Local Jobs, Protects Public Health, and Restores the Environment

Analysis by economists and environmental engineers demonstrates removing ash is better than the cap-in-place method

July 8, 2021 | Feature

Cleaning Up Coal Ash For Good: Resources and Recommendations

How to choose effective coal ash pond closures that protect the environment and public health, while also creating jobs and benefiting the economy.

June 29, 2021 | Press Release

AES Puerto Rico and LUMA Energy Refuse to Testify at Congressional Hearing Investigating AES Coal Plant

The companies won’t show up at hearing that probes severe contamination and harm caused to local communities near Guayama plant and coal ash waste pile

June 22, 2021 | Press Release

Interim Agreement Reached on Protecting the Middle Fork of the Vermilion

Environmental groups cautiously optimistic, remain vigilant

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