Air

The Latest On: Air

August 10, 2013 | Video

This Is How Asthma Feels

Millions of Americans suffer from asthma. However, most people don't know how brutal it is to live with the disease. Breathing is a fundamental right, yet every day air pollution affects our right to breathe clean air.

May 24, 2022 | Article

This Community Fought To Take Their City Back from Big Coal

A people's movement banned coal from a major shipping terminal in Richmond, California, with legal support from Earthjustice.

May 20, 2022 | Legal Document

Max Midstream Air Permit Petition

This case challenges Texas Commission on Environmental Quality decision to issue an air permit to Max Midstream for its project to expand the Seahawk Crude Condensate Terminal in Point Comfort, Texas.

May 20, 2022 | Press Release

Earthjustice Cheers Launch of EPA Clean School Bus Program

With funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program will distribute $5 billion dollars over the next five years to help localities electrify their school bus fleets

May 17, 2022 | Fact Sheet

Minimizing the Negative Impact of E-Commerce: Why We Need an Indirect Source Rule

The Indirect Source Rule (ISR) is a necessary tool for eliminating diesel emissions in environmental justice communities by making sure these communities are the first in line for the benefits of clean technology.

May 11, 2022 | Press Release: Victory

Colorado’s Public Protections From Toxic Air Contaminants Act on Its Way to Governor’s Desk

Community and elected officials celebrate the passage of HB22-1244

May 9, 2022 | Press Release

Planta del Oeste de Suncor en Colorado Requiere Permiso de Calidad del Aire Más Estricto, Piden Grupos

El borrador del permiso no hace un escrutinio exhaustivo frente a las recientes modificaciones de la planta de Suncor

May 9, 2022 | Press Release

Groups Call for Strongest Possible Air Quality Permit for Suncor West Plant

Draft permit fails to fully scrutinize recent modifications to Suncor's West Plant

May 6, 2022 | Press Release

EPA to Review Air Toxics Loopholes Covering Oil Refineries and Petrochemical Plants

Dangerous “malfunction” loopholes allow industry to emit toxic air with impunity

May 4, 2022 | Legal Document

RISE St. James et al v US EPA (May 2022)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in court filings this week it will review loopholes in the national air toxics standards covering petroleum refineries and ethylene production sources, also known as ethane crackers. Rather than ensuring facilities prevent emissions related to foreseeable incidents like storms, loss of power, or severe weather, loopholes allow refineries and petrochemical plants to release uncontrolled cancer-causing air pollution by simply claiming a malfunction.