Crude-by-Rail

July 20, 2015 | Feature

Map: Crude-by-Rail Across America

Railroad shipments of volatile crude oil into America's cities have dramatically increased, with explosive results. See a map of major crude oil train accidents since 2012—and the communities that are fighting back.

April 10, 2019 | Press Release

Earthjustice Denounces Trump’s Power Grab on Pipelines

Trump’s executive orders seek to restrict public input and state authority that protect communities and their land and water

January 18, 2019 | From the Experts

Stopping Dangerous Oil Trains from Coming to California

Community activists have been largely successful at preventing catastrophic oil train derailment in California.

May 22, 2018 | In the News: Times Union

Oil Company Abandons Possible Tar Sands Oil Facility At Port Of Albany

Chris Amato, Attorney, Earthjustice: "Global's proposal would have spewed more toxic pollution into the air, endangering the health of South End residents, including hundreds of children who live and attend [Giffen Elementary] school in the shadow of the Global facility. This has been, and continues to be, a fight for environmental justice."

April 25, 2018 | Article

Grassroots Activists Just Proved Big Oil Can’t Buy Its Way Into America’s Hometowns

Thanks to a grassroots uprising and Earthjustice litigation, the city of Vancouver, Washington, has delivered a huge blow to the largest oil-by-rail project proposal in North America.

April 5, 2018 | In the News: Times Union

Albany County Legislator Wants Petroleum Tanks Painted White To Cut Pollution

Chris Amato, Attorney, Earthjustice: “Dark-colored tanks emit more pollutants, especially during the warmer months. This is a simple and much-needed step to allow families in Albany County to breathe cleaner air.”

March 12, 2018 | Article

Two Black Communities in Albany Fight for Answers Amid Official Apathy

The state is risking their health for dirty energy. Now, two of Albany's designated environmental justice communities are fighting for cleaner air.

February 27, 2018 | In the News: Jefferson Public Radio

Port Of Vancouver Votes To End Oil Terminal Lease Immediately

Kristen Boyles, Attorney, Earthjustice: “It’s a huge lift to an idea about communities really being able to speak for themselves and determine what they want to see in their future.”