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February 17, 2021 | From the Experts

In the Race for Dirtiest Water, Indiana Pulls Ahead with Repeal of Wetlands Protections

The state just doubled down on its dirty water status by embracing the Trump administration’s weak regulation instead of strengthening its own.

February 11, 2021 | From the Experts

Endangered Florida Panther’s Fight for Survival Takes a Big Hit

Florida developers are paying staff at the federal agency that’s reviewing the permits they seek in the Florida panther’s territory.

January 21, 2021 | From the Experts

Rising Temperatures in the Land Down Under are a Human Rights Issue

A coalition of international and Australian environmental and human rights lawyers are calling for the United Nations Human Rights Council to review Australia’s human rights record in light of the government's inaction on climate change.

January 6, 2021 | From the Experts

You’ve Probably Never Heard of This DOJ Division, but It’s Key to Rebuilding Our Environmental Policy

Here’s why we’re eager to see who will lead DOJ’s Environment and Natural Resources Division.

December 21, 2020 | From the Experts

Congress Has a Chance to Prevent the Downfall of Our Fisheries

By introducing a discussion draft to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act, Representatives Jared Huffman and Ed Case have taken a major step towards securing sustainable fisheries.

December 21, 2020 | From the Experts

Government Funding Bill Will Pave the Way for More Ambitious Environmental Agenda

We look forward to working with President-elect Biden and Congress to make the needed investments to tackle the COVID-19 and the climate and environmental justice crises in the coming years.

November 20, 2020 | From the Experts

World Trade Organization Is Negotiating New Agreement to Protect Our Oceans From Overfishing

Earthjustice is one of more than 160 leading environmental organizations that have signed on in support of ending unsustainable funding practices

November 12, 2020 | From the Experts

Chemicals Lurking in Toys and Costumes are Harmful to Children. EPA Must Act Now.

Plastics are everywhere: in couches, televisions, makeup, toys, costumes, and even children’s bodies. New reports show the dangers synthetic chemicals in plastics pose to children’s health.

November 2, 2020 | From the Experts

Stopping the EPA’s Attack on Clean Water Protections

Earthjustice files a new lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's giveaway to the coal power industry.

October 20, 2020 | From the Experts

New Oceans Bill Offers One Plan for Two Crises

This might seem obvious, but our planet is mostly ocean. So we can’t talk about a sustainable future and environmental justice without also talking about ocean protection.

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