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January 27, 2022 | Legal Document

Legal Document: Court Finds Massive Offshore Oil Lease Sale in Gulf Based on Faulty Legal Analysis

The D.C. District Court invalidated the Department of Interior's decision to offer 80 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas leasing, marking a pivotal victory in the fight to defend Gulf communities and the planet from the worsening climate crisis.

January 27, 2022 | Update

Court Revokes Massive Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Gulf of Mexico

This decision is a huge win for Gulf Coast communities and the climate.

January 27, 2022 | In the News: Washington Post

Biden fails to change course on fossil fuels, despite a bold campaign pledge

Jenny Harbine, Managing Attorney, Northern Rockies Office, Earthjustice: “The opportunity costs of not doing something will be felt generations into the future if this administration doesn’t reverse course quickly and begin to align its actions with its words.”

January 27, 2022 | Press Release: Victory

Victoria: Oferta de Arrendamiento Petrolero en el Golfo de México es Invalidada, Señala Juez

Grupos ambientales reaccionan ante el fallo del tribunal

January 20, 2022 | Article

How’s Biden Doing on the Climate Crisis?

Earthjustice’s attorneys and policy experts rated his administration's progress.

January 14, 2022 | In the News: Great Lakes Now

Enbridge returns to court for Line 5 permit

Christopher Clark, Attorney, Midwest Office, Earthjustice: “In total they’ve filed nine motions to strike testimony from the record, multiple motions directed at testimony submitted by our client the Bay Mills Indian Community, and this is a very disappointing attempt to silence the voice of Tribes before the Michigan Public Service Commission.”

January 13, 2022 | Press Release

Tribal Voices Sidelined in Line 5 Tunnel Permitting Process

Rulings strike critical testimony of leading tribal experts from Public Service Commission's consideration

January 12, 2022 | Feature

Never Backing Down from the Fight

Earthjustice is committed to going up against the most daunting adversaries to demand stronger regulations and environmental justice. A highlight of what Earthjustice is doing to meet three threats facing this planet: the oil and gas boom in Gulf of Mexico, the toxicity of PFAS, and the plight of wolves in North America.

January 11, 2022 | Press Release