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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.

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 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 | Feature

Wildlife We’re Fighting For

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

April 22, 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.

April 21, 2020 | Feature

Insider Briefing: Under the Cover of COVID

Earthjustice leadership discuss how our attorneys are mounting a vigorous defense in the courts and on Capitol Hill during this pivotal moment in environmental protection.

April 16, 2020 | Explainer

Danger in the Air

Earthjustice is defending the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards — a rule that saves up to 11,000 people from early deaths each year.

April 16, 2020 | Feature

Special Report: The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards

Three Americans living near power plants share how they will be harmed by the gutting of the Mercury & Air Toxics Standards.

March 30, 2020 | Explainer

Why restoration of the lower Snake River is necessary to save wild salmon

It’s time for the four dams on the Lower Snake River to go and for our salmon to come home — to a free-flowing and healthy Snake River.

March 25, 2020 | Explainer

FAQ: Standing Rock Litigation

What’s happening now in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s lawsuit challenging the Dakota Access Pipeline.

March 18, 2020 | Explainer

DAPL Update: Tribe Asks Court to Shut Down DAPL Due to Failed Remand; Massive Pipeline Expansion Planned

Earthjustice attorney Jan Hasselman explains the significance of the legal development.

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