Climate Change

The Latest On: Climate Change

February 13, 2020 | Article

She Grew up in the Amazon, and Now She’s Fighting For Its Life

Brazilian politician Marina Silva sat down with Earthjustice to talk about the importance of addressing climate change in the wake of the 2019 Amazon rainforest wildfires.

February 13, 2020 | Press Release

Appeal Challenges Louisiana’s Air Permits for Formosa’s Massive Petrochemical Complex in Cancer Alley

State permit failed to address increased pollution, disproportionate racial impacts, contribution to climate change

February 5, 2020 | Press Release

Earthjustice Endorses the Electric Vehicle Freedom Act

Introduced by Reps. Andy Levin (D-MI) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), the bill outlines a bold vision for a national network of public electric vehicle charging stations

January 29, 2020 | Press Release

Lawsuit Threatened Over Trump Administration’s Failure to Cut Airplane Climate Pollution

Environmental groups today threatened to sue the Trump administration for failing to fulfill its obligation under the Clean Air Act to curb planet-warming pollution from airplanes.

January 24, 2020 | Press Release

NY Public Service Commission Undermines CLCPA By Approving Coned Proposal That Increases Investment In Fossil Fuels And Hikes Customer Rates

The Commission’s decision fails to protect ratepayers and takes a step backwards on the state’s goals of customer cost savings and reducing dependence on fossil fuels

January 23, 2020 | In the News: Waste Today Magazine

LA Sanitation Commits To 100 Percent Electric Fleet By 2035

Adrian Martinez, Attorney, California Office, Earthjustice: “By removing polluting fossil-fueled refuse trucks off our streets, city leaders have not only reaffirmed their climate leadership, but are making our neighborhoods healthier and quieter places to live.”