Arctic

December 17, 2018 | Press Release

Lawsuit Challenges Trump Approval of Offshore Oil Drilling Project in the Arctic

Administration approval of Hilcorp’s Liberty Project violated federal law, ignores climate change

December 5, 2018 | Video

Too Wild To Drill: Journey to the Arctic Refuge in Virtual Reality

With a 360° film experience, we bring you to the threatened coastal plain of the Arctic Refuge, an Arctic Gwich’in village, and the epicenter of oil and gas drilling in America’s Arctic.

November 9, 2018 | In the News: Associated Press

Trump Exceeded Power by Reversing Obama Drilling Ban

Erik Grafe, Staff Attorney, Earthjustice: "President Trump has attempted unilaterally to undo protections that President Obama put in place. And our argument is that that action is unlawful, because he lacks constitutional authority and he lacks authority from Congress."

September 6, 2018 | Letter

Polar Bears International expert analysis

An expert scientist from Polar Bears International outlines the threats facing polar bears on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge if seismic exploration is allowed to proceed.

August 3, 2018 | In the News: Seattle Times

The Orca Mother Mourns, And We Mourn With Her

An opinion piece from Lucinda George Simpson, a descendant of the Chief Joseph Wallowa band of Nez Perce

June 19, 2018 | Press Release

Trump Administration Faces Significant Opposition to Arctic Oil and Gas Leasing

More than 680,000 voice opposition to oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

April 19, 2018 | Press Release

Trump Administration Prepares for Lease Sale in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Organizations respond with commitment to stand with Gwich’in to defend irreplaceable wildlands, wildlife, human rights and to protect our climate

April 18, 2018 | Blog Post

Arctic Drilling Will Only Worsen Air Pollution for a Village That’s Fighting to Breathe

Earthjustice is challenging the federal agencies that want to fling open the Western Arctic’s gates for oil and gas drilling.

March 20, 2018 | Press Release

Court Allows Conservation And Alaska Native Groups To Challenge Trump’s Reversal Of Arctic And Atlantic Drilling Ban

Court now set to determine whether Trump broke the law in trying to undo permanent safeguards

March 19, 2018 | Legal Document

U.S. District Court for District of Alaska: Order re Motions to Dismiss

Before the Court are the following motions: Defendants Donald J. Trump, Ryan Zinke, and Wilbur Ross’s Motion to Dismiss at Docket 12; Intervenor-Defendant American Petroleum Institute’s Motion to Dismiss at Docket 25; and Intervenor-Defendant State of Alaska’s Motion to Dismiss at Docket 34. The motions have been fully briefed. Oral argument on the motions was held on November 8, 2017. For the following reasons, the motions will be denied.

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