Climate Change

The Latest On: Climate Change

April 3, 2020 | Press Release

Earthjustice Welcomes Debra Lekanoff to Board of Trustees

Lekanoff has been an unwavering environmental advocate throughout her career in public service

April 3, 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 2, 2020 | Article

What It’s Like to Be Boxed In By Amazon Warehouses

As COVID-19 puts online shopping into overdrive, workers and warehouse communities are demanding stronger environmental health protections and increased corporate responsibility.

April 2, 2020 | Article

Enclaustrados En Un Centro de Envío de Amazon

La pandemia COVID-19 acelera las compras online. Pero sin fuertes protecciones de salud ambiental y responsabilidad corporativa, el comercio electrónico tiene un alto costo para la fuerza laboral y comunidades vulnerables.

March 31, 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.

March 25, 2020 | Article

Standing Rock Tribe Wins in Court After Years of Perseverance

A federal judge struck down permits for the Dakota Access Pipeline, even after COVID-19 precautions led to an unconventional day in court.

March 25, 2020 | Legal Document

Court Decision: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Summary Judgment

As the Court thus cannot find that the Army Corps has adequately discharged its duties under that statute, it will remand the matter to the agency to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement.