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May 27, 2015 | Press Release

Conservation Groups Seek to Intervene, Back City of Seattle’s Finding that Port Use by Shell is Illegal

Coalition supports planning department finding that Shell homeport violates Port of Seattle’s shoreline permit

May 22, 2015 | Press Release

Earthjustice Applauds Action by 18 U.S. Senators to Oppose Arctic Drilling

Statement by Earthjustice Staff Attorney Erik Grafe

May 20, 2015 | Article

Gearing Up for the Latest Arctic Fight

On Monday, the Department of the Interior conditionally approved Shell Oil’s multi-year plan to drill for oil in the Arctic's Chukchi Sea.

May 18, 2015 | Article

A Child’s Bout with Asthma Stresses Need for Strong Smog Protections

Gretchen Dahlkemper, a mom turned national organizer, talks about her daughter’s struggles with asthma and the need for everyone to fight for better protection from air pollution.

May 14, 2015 | Article

7 Hidden Dangers Buried in the Federal Tank Car Rule

Amidst a spate of fiery accidents involving trains hauling crude oil, the Obama administration has released woefully weak standards that leave dangerous trains on the tracks for far too long.

May 13, 2015 | Press Release

Coal Industry Takes Yet Another Shot at the Clean Power Plan

Earthjustice statement on the introduction of a new Senate bill to stop EPA’s centerpiece for climate protection

May 12, 2015 | Article

Stronger Ozone Rules Could Help Everyone Breathe a Little Easier

Earthjustice's Keith Rushing describes his first visit to the emergency room with his daughter who suffers from asthma.

May 11, 2015 | Press Release

Department of the Interior Approves Shell’s Risky Arctic Exploration Plan

Agency gives Shell the stamp of approval to drill in fragile Arctic Ocean, despite threats to the Arctic and the climate

May 4, 2015 | Article

Nurse Calls for Stronger Protections from Ozone Pollution

On World Asthma Day, a nurse shares her experiences while calling for stronger ozone protection.

April 27, 2015 | Article

Strong Arctic Leadership Can Make a Difference at the Top of the World

Secretary Kerry is the new chairman of the Arctic Council, which presents an opportunity for the United States to lead the world in advancing environmental safeguards across the Arctic.

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