Food

The Latest On: Food

February 1, 2021 | In the News: Chemical & Engineering News

Are chlorpyrifos’s days numbered?

Patti Goldman, Managing Attorney, Northwest Office, Earthjustice: "I believe at some point we will start having these chemicals out of our food supply."

January 26, 2021 | In the News: Boston Globe

How to keep farms from making us sick

An opinion piece by Mekela Panditharatne, Attorney, Sustainable Food & Farming

January 22, 2021 | In the News: Investigate Midwest

Biden administration reviews Trump regulatory rollbacks likely to harm farmworkers

December 16, 2020 | Feature

A Collective Story Rooted in Justice

It’s time to write a new, and a more nuanced, story about the environmental movement — one that’s centered in justice and equity.

December 16, 2020 | Crónica

Una Historia Colectiva Arraigada en la Justicia

Es hora de escribir una historia nueva y detallada sobre el movimiento ambiental—una que se enfoque en la justicia e igualdad.

December 9, 2020 | Press Release

Earthjustice Statement on Biden’s Pick for Agriculture Secretary

Tom Vilsack should prioritize creating a just and sustainable food system

November 18, 2020 | Press Release

Nueva York Debe Proteger Jardines Comunitarios, Señalan Earthjustice y Coalición de Organizaciones

Los jardines comunitarios aportan una serie de importantes beneficios ambientales y sociales para la ciudad de Nueva York, pero actualmente siguen siendo vulnerables al desarrollo.

November 18, 2020 | Press Release

NYC Community Garden Coalition, Earthjustice, and Fifty-Two Groups Petition City

Community gardens contribute a host of important environmental and social benefits for New York City but currently remain vulnerable to development

November 18, 2020 | Legal Document

From the Ground Up: A Petition to Protect New York City's Community Gardens

The New York City Community Garden Coalition (NYCCGC), Earthjustice, and 52 organizations submit this petition to New York City government agencies, requesting heightened legal protections for New York City’s community gardens through designation as Critical Environmental Areas.

November 18, 2020 | Feature

From the Ground Up: A Petition to Protect New York City’s Community Gardens

By protecting community gardens through CEA designation, New York City can help to ensure that the gardens continue to strengthen and transform neighborhoods for decades to come.