Oil

The Latest On: Oil

May 20, 2022 | Legal Document

Max Midstream Air Permit Petition

This case challenges Texas Commission on Environmental Quality decision to issue an air permit to Max Midstream for its project to expand the Seahawk Crude Condensate Terminal in Point Comfort, Texas.

May 19, 2022 | Press Release

Earthjustice Responds to Offshore Five Year Program Announcement

Earthjustice calls on Biden administration to not issue new leases in the next offshore five year program

May 18, 2022 | From the Experts

The Fossil Fuel Industry is Fighting Colorado’s Important New Rules for Oil and Gas

We call on Colorado to continue its leadership in prioritizing people, wildlife, and the environment over fossil fuels.

May 17, 2022 | Article

Why We Must Protect Beluga Whales

Oil and gas lease sales inflict grave harm on endangered species like the Cook Inlet beluga whale.

April 20, 2022 | From the Experts

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Anniversary Is a Grave Reminder of Why Not to Trust the Oil Industry

The only thing we can truly trust this industry to do is fight to preserve its business model and secure profits for its shareholders.

April 18, 2022 | Press Release

Earthjustice Responds to Interior’s Announcement of New Onshore Lease Sales

Interior announced Monday that it would open new leasing on public lands to the oil and gas industry

April 15, 2022 | Legal Document

Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Enbridge Line 5 Relocation Project, Wisconsin DNR

The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa submitted the following comments to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on its Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Line 5 Segment Relocation Project issued on December 16, 2021.

April 15, 2022 | Press Release

Earthjustice Responds to Interior’s Announced Onshore Lease Sales and Reforms

Interior announces BLM reforms to onshore oil and gas lease sales including first-ever royalty rate increase on new competitive lease sales

April 12, 2022 | Legal Document

Comments on proposed Cook Inlet Lease Sale / LS 258

Earthjustice joined seven organizations in submitted technical comments to the Department of Interior opposing the Cook Inlet lease sale, LS 258, in December 2021.

April 5, 2022 | Article

Ukraine War Is Forcing a Decision About the Future of Energy. We Can’t Afford to Think Short-Term.

The United States has a real opportunity to commit to an energy transition that avoids the worst effects of the climate crisis.