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In the News: KOSU August 13, 2026

Federal judge vacates illegal federal approvals for fracking on Pawnee trust land in Oklahoma

Michael Freeman, Attorney, Rocky Mountain Office: “The federal government made a lot of mistakes in approving these wells. But it’s really good to see the court upholding the law and requiring the Interior Department to actually involve the Pawnee Nation and other tribal tribal members when it approves oil and…
Winter at the Roan Plateau in Colorado.
(Photo courtesy of SkyTruth)
Press Release August 12, 2026

BLM Moves Forward With Proposed Oil and Gas Leasing on the Iconic Roan Plateau in Western Colorado

Release of Environmental Assessment begins 30-day public comment period
Press Release August 12, 2026

Trump Administration Holds Latest Giveaway of Gulf Waters to Oil Industry, First Since “God Squad” Decision

Gulf and environmental groups respond to oil auction that threatens region
Construction of a $16 billion data center, developed by Related Digital for Oracle and Open AI in Saline Township, Michigan. (Jim West / UCG / Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
From the Experts August 11, 2026

Michigan’s Public Service Commission Grapples with AI Data Center Load

A series of PSC proceedings may determine whether Michigan residents foot the bill for AI data centers.
Press Release August 10, 2026

Colorado District Court Latest to Dismiss Industry Lawsuit Against Building Updates

Denver’s Energy Code aims to cut pollution, energy bills for households & businesses
In the News: MSN August 5, 2026

Washington groups challenge energy rate hikes, call for cleaner energy

Victor Zertuche, Attorney, Northwest Office: "A big investment costing at least $600 million in Centralia to convert a coal-fired plant to a gas plant that would, over 17 years, cost ratepayers an extreme amount of money."
In the News: WVUE August 3, 2026

Entergy’s plan to build gas plants for Meta’s AI data center

Susan Stevens Miller, Attorney, Clean Energy Program: “Meta is once again trying to keep critical information from the public, that includes how it projected the data center’s projected energy demand or load and how many jobs will actually be created by the projects.”
A father cooks with his family on an induction stove. The building electrification movement has been gaining steam as a major climate and clean air solution. (Halfpoint Images / Getty Images)
Press Release: Victory August 3, 2026

Federal Court Upholds Village of Oak Park’s All-Electric New Construction Ordinance

Federal judge rules Oak Park ordinance requiring new buildings to be all-electric is not preempted by federal law
Protestors stand on shore after the Pipe Out Paddle Up Flotilla Against the Line 5 pipeline in Mackinaw City, Michigan, in 2022. Protestors paddled out in the water in canoes and kayaks holding signs to protest the pipeline. (Sarah Rice for Earthjustice)
Article August 3, 2026

The Line 5 Oil Pipeline is Threatening the Great Lakes — But We Just Got a Big Win Against It

The pipeline has already leaked over 1 million gallons of oil to date and threatens the Great Lakes. A court just dealt a stunning blow to one company’s dangerous plans…
document July 30, 2026

MDEQ + MZX TECH (xAI) AGREED ORDER

The Agreed Order shows that Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) plans to allow the company to run some of its so-called temporary turbines for more than a year —…
Solar installers in Washington state. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)
Press Release July 28, 2026

Families Want Lower Costs and Less Pollution: Public Interest Groups Push Washington’s Largest Utility to Lower Rate Increases and Meet Clean Energy Laws

Puget Sound Energy’s proposal seeks major rate increases and costly new gas infrastructure
document July 28, 2026

Puget Sound Energy Testimony: Liz Stanton

Climate, environmental, and social justice organizations filed testimony urging the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to reduce the proposed rate hike from Washington’s largest utility and hold it accountable…
document July 28, 2026

Puget Sound Energy Testimony: Bradley Cebulko

Climate, environmental, and social justice organizations filed testimony urging the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to reduce the proposed rate hike from Washington’s largest utility and hold it accountable…
document July 28, 2026

Puget Sound Energy Testimony: Lauren McCloy

Climate, environmental, and social justice organizations filed testimony urging the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to reduce the proposed rate hike from Washington’s largest utility and hold it accountable…
document July 28, 2026

Puget Sound Energy Testimony: Danielle A. Velez

Climate, environmental, and social justice organizations filed testimony urging the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to reduce the proposed rate hike from Washington’s largest utility and hold it accountable…
document July 28, 2026

Puget Sound Energy Testimony: Aqsa Mengal and Charlee Thompson

Climate, environmental, and social justice organizations filed testimony urging the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to reduce the proposed rate hike from Washington’s largest utility and hold it accountable…
(Scott Womack for Earthjustice)
Press Release July 28, 2026

Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to Drain Mojave Desert

California’s Cadiz Pipeline would deplete groundwater, harm desert wildlife
document July 28, 2026

Cadiz Pipeline BLM Lawsuit

This case challenges a renewed decision by defendants U.S. Bureau of Land Management to issue a right-of-way to convey water through a mothballed oil and gas pipeline that crosses Mojave…