Coal

The Latest On: Coal

February 26, 2014 | Video

A Hero is Someone Who Doesn't Get Used to This

Mountain Hero Larry Gibson's courage to stand up against mountaintop removal mining inspired and gave voice to countless other Americans who live with the injustices of environmental pollution and destruction.

September 9, 2020 | In the News: Chicago Tribune

Trump EPA Guts Tough Standards For Toxic Metals Dumped Into U.S. Waterways By Coal-Fired Power Plants, Including Biggest Polluter On Lake Michigan

Thom Cmar, Attorney, Coal Program, Earthjustice: “They’re propping up a dying industry. This pollution should have been eliminated a long time ago.”

September 1, 2020 | Feature

Defending the Wild - Earthjustice Program Report: Public Lands and Wildlife

Highlights of our work defending public lands, waters, and wildlife. This past year we have blocked harmful pipelines, mining, and drilling projects; stopped old-growth logging; and defended keystone species and bedrock environmental laws.

August 31, 2020 | In the News: New York Times

E.P.A. Relaxes Rules Limiting Toxic Waste From Coal Plants

Thom Cmar, Deputy Managing Attorney, Coal Program, Earthjustice: “There are dozens of water bodies around the country where the local water is significantly impacted by this type of direct dumping of toxic metals from power plants.”

August 28, 2020 | Press Release: Victory

Pennsylvania Must Address Gaping Loopholes Allowing Coal Plants to Poison Air

Coal-fired power plants in Pennsylvania will have to curb their NOx emissions under a new court order striking down a weak EPA rule.

August 27, 2020 | Legal Document

Pennsylvania EPA Decision Air Pollution Rule

The Sierra Club petitions for review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of new Pennsylvania RACT standards.

August 27, 2020 | From the Experts

Come on, Florida. It’s Time to Help More Citizens With Energy Efficiency

It’s ridiculous that Florida utilities rank near the bottom of all states when it comes to providing energy efficiency programs.

August 26, 2020 | Explainer

How Climate Change Is Fueling Extreme Weather

The spike in global temperatures is contributing to climate disasters that will only get worse unless we take action.

August 21, 2020 | From the Experts

Winning the Fight Against Coal Projects in South Africa

Earthjustice's South African partners shut down a proposed 600 MW coal power plant in the Mpumalanga province, sending a message to the country's biggest polluters.

August 13, 2020 | Article

Environmental Leaders in Michigan Fight to Improve Air Quality in Their Community

The DOJ objects to an agreement to provide millions of dollars in public health benefits to local communities.