Oil

The Latest On: Oil

June 15, 2022 | Report

Meeting the Moment: How President Biden can Align the Federal Fossil Fuel Program to Deliver on Climate and Put People Over Profits

Co-authored by Earthjustice and Evergreen Action, this paper lays out a policy roadmap for how the Biden administration can align its federal fossil fuel development decisions with the President’s climate and environmental justice commitments.

June 8, 2022 | Press Release: Victory

Court Ruling Deems Kern County’s Oil and Gas Review Violated the Law

For the second time, Kern County’s fast-track permitting ordinance fails under scrutiny

May 25, 2022 | Legal Document

Matagorda Bay Dredging Complaint

This case challenges the U.S. Army Corps authorization of the Matagorda Ship Channel dredging project.

May 24, 2022 | Update

A Fossil Fuel Company Wants to Dig Up a Superfund Site in Texas. What Could Go Wrong?

Expanding a shipping channel in Matagorda Bay, Texas, would threaten public health and ecosystems to boost the export of climate-threatening fossil fuels.

May 24, 2022 | Press Release

Gulf and Environmental Groups File Suit to Halt Dredging through Toxic Superfund Site for Oil Export Terminal

Dredging Matagorda Bay to increase oil exports will threaten the livelihoods of fishing communities, increase climate pollution, and harm public health

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.