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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 17, 2021 | Article

Court Puts the Freeze on Dangerous Arctic Drilling Plan

The 9th Circuit ruled that the plan, which involves refreezing and then drilling the Arctic, could irreparably harm the landscape and the people who depend on it.

February 17, 2021 | Article

What It’s Like to Be Boxed In By Amazon

As COVID-19 puts online shopping into overdrive, workers and warehouse communities are demanding solutions to protect their health and ensure a livable future.

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.

February 10, 2021 | Article

Justice in the Time of COVID and Climate Crises

As the impacts worsen from the coronavirus pandemic and climate change, longstanding injustices continue to put corporate profits over the benefit of all people. There is a more just path forward.

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.