Coal

The Latest On: Coal

June 14, 2021 | In the News: E&E News

Coal plants rush to flush under Trump EPA rule

Thomas Cmar, Coal Program, Earthjustice: "This is really just the leading edge of what will become a much broader wave of power plants seeking to extract as much of an advantage as they can out of the handouts that the Trump EPA gave them."

June 1, 2021 | Article

How Bitcoin is Heating This Lake and Warming the Planet

Bitcoin is bringing dirty power plants out of retirement. Earthjustice is fighting this new trend in order to put an end to fossil fuels once and for all.

May 18, 2021 | Legal Document

Opening Brief: Groups Head to Court Against Biden Administration’s Defense of Federal Coal Leasing

Opening brief in defending coal leasing moratorium

May 18, 2021 | Press Release

Environmental Organizations Head to Court Against Biden Administration’s Defense of Federal Coal Leasing

Groups file opening salvo as Biden administration takes no action on coal

May 14, 2021 | Legal Document

Federal Coal Leasing Expirations: 2021-2025

The Biden administration is also facing lease renewal deadlines for 200 coal leases on federal lands

May 12, 2021 | Legal Document

Coal Combustion Residuals NODA Environmental Group Comments

Commenters provide additional information regarding the deficiencies in state regulation of waste piles and the environmental justice implications of waste pile storage.

April 26, 2021 | Case

Defending Ratepayers in West Virginia

On behalf of our clients, Earthjustice has litigated a series of actions before the West Virginia public utility commission to stop utilities from forcing consumers to bail out aging, unprofitable coal-fired power plants.