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Ozawa Bineshi Albert, with Casey Camp-Horinek (right).

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April 23, 2020 | Explainer

The Clean Water Case of the Century

The Supreme Court ruled to keep the Clean Water Act intact, dealing a major loss to the Trump administration and its pro-polluter agenda. The court's decision solidifies the Clean Water Act’s place as one of the nation’s most effective environmental laws.

June 4, 2020 | Feature

Lawyering in the Time of COVID

Along with millions across the world, Earthjustice’s lawyers, scientists, policy experts, and more, are changing the way we work and live in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 27, 2020 | Explainer

The Trump Administration’s Hazy Plans to Weaken Car Pollution Standards Won’t Work. Here’s Why.

Earthjustice attorney Paul Cort explains why Trump’s EPA chief is careening way outside his lane in trying to undo a key provision of the 1970 landmark Clean Air Act.

May 21, 2020 | From the Experts

A Smart Solution to the ‘Deadly’ Mix of Trucking Pollution and Coronavirus

Now, more than ever, clean air and healthy lungs are priceless, says Earthjustice attorney Paul Cort.

May 21, 2020 | From the Experts

Trump Administration’s Order to Gut Protections in the Name of COVID Will Harm Communities for Polluter Profits

Protecting our air and water is crucial during this global health crisis, says Earthjustice President Abigail Dillen.

May 18, 2020 | Feature

Tracking Congress’ Attacks on Access to Justice

Members of Congress, with support from powerful special interests, are mounting a quiet attack on the American public’s right to access the courts.

May 14, 2020 | Article

‘Virtual’ Hearings Are Silencing Indigenous Voices in Alaska

Amidst COVID-19, Trump administration asks Alaska Native communities to log on Zoom and talk about the destruction of their ancestral lands.

May 14, 2020 | Article

Victory for Healthy School Meals as Court Rejects Rollback of Nutrition Standards

Mothers, teachers, physicians, health experts, and Earthjustice attorneys join forces to protect children’s health.

May 14, 2020 | Feature

Wildlife We’re Fighting For

Meet 15 of the hundreds of species Earthjustice has gone to court to protect.

May 13, 2020 | Article

Phillips 66 Refineries Are Poisoning Our Communities. We’re Ready to Fight Back.

We recently notified Phillips 66 that we intend to sue if its two Southern California refineries keep violating the Clean Air Act.

May 12, 2020 | Article

Through the Eyes of a Grassroots Leader: How the Asian American Community Reclaims Its Voice in Environmental Justice

For Asian American communities everywhere, this year’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month could not be celebrated at a more significant or relevant moment.

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