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January 21, 2021 | From the Experts

Rising Temperatures in the Land Down Under are a Human Rights Issue

A coalition of international and Australian environmental and human rights lawyers are calling for the United Nations Human Rights Council to review Australia’s human rights record in light of the government's inaction on climate change.

January 21, 2021 | In the News: S&P Global

After Trump no-show, Supreme Court fight over Wash. coal exports left to Biden

Jan Hasselman, Attorney, Northwest Office, Earthjustice: "We would certainly hope that [President Joe Biden] would be weighing in to stand up for the rights of states to have some control over the health and welfare of their citizens."

January 20, 2021 | Press Release

UN Human Rights Council Members Urge Australia to Adopt Stronger Climate Measures Now to Protect Human Rights

More than 120 countries made recommendations to Australia to strengthen its protection of human rights

January 20, 2021 | Letter

Tribal Leaders Call on Biden to Shut Down Dakota Access Pipeline

Elected leaders of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, and Yankton Sioux Tribe sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting quick, decisive action on the Dakota Access Pipeline within the first 10 days of his administration.

January 20, 2021 | Press Release