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March 27, 2020 | From the Experts

What EPA’s ‘Enforcement Discretion’ During COVID-19 Really Means

The Environmental Protection Agency has used this tool in the past, but never with this breadth. And there is no end date.

March 27, 2020 | In the News: New York Times

Trump’s Environmental Rollbacks Find Opposition Within: Staff Scientists

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 | Article

Bajo la Sombra Del COVID-19, Algunas Industrias Buscan Permiso Para Seguir Contaminando

Las industrias contaminantes presionan al gobierno para que flexibilice restricciones y elimine requisitos de monitoreo.

March 25, 2020 | Article

Under the Cover of COVID, Polluters Seek Free Pass to Pollute

Polluting industries are lobbying the government to loosen restrictions and waive monitoring requirements.

March 25, 2020 | Press Release: Victory

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Prevails as Federal Judge Strikes Down DAPL Permits

Decision cites risks of pipeline spills to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

March 18, 2020 | Legal Document

Complaint: Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Expansion of Gulf of Mexico Drilling

Proposed Second Supplemental Complaint. The supplemental complaint over the March 18, 2020, offshore auction follows similar lawsuits in 2018 and 2019 that say federal officials illegally expanded Gulf drilling without fully analyzing the risks to people, wildlife or the environment.The complaint is filed by Earthjustice on behalf of Healthy Gulf, Sierra Club and the Center for Biological Diversity.

March 18, 2020 | Legal Document

Legal Document: Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Expansion of Gulf of Mexico Drilling

Motion for Leave to File Second Supplemental Complaint. The supplemental complaint over the March 18, 2020, offshore auction follows similar lawsuits in 2018 and 2019 that say federal officials illegally expanded Gulf drilling without fully analyzing the risks to people, wildlife or the environment.The complaint is filed by Earthjustice on behalf of Healthy Gulf, Sierra Club and the Center for Biological Diversity.