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Earthjustice @Earthjustice

Because the earth needs a good lawyer

Joined December 2008
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The Biden administration's commitment to cutting climate pollution marks a vital step towards a sustainable future. We'll keep working with decision-makers nationwide to advance solutions that cut emissions and build a just, equitable future for all. ejus.tc/4iR3qBN

U.S. Announces Ambitious Commitment to Cut Climate Pollution

U.S. states and cities can lead the way in building an equitable clean energy economy

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Pesticides impact us all—but communities of color & low-income communities bear the biggest burden. Maryland has a chance to protect its residents from the severe health risks of pesticide exposure. We’re urging @MdAgDept to ensure accountability & justice ejus.tc/4iDQLSB

Fifty Experts and Advocates Urge Maryland to Develop Comprehensive Pesticide Data Program for...

Pesticide transparency enables researchers, health professionals, and others to tackle harm to humans, wildlife, and the environment

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Pesticides don’t just harm people—they’re also devastating ecosystems. Vital pollinators like Monarch butterflies are at risk due to pesticide use. It’s time to demand that our lawmakers step up to protect communities and biodiversity. ejus.tc/4gHVuBb

The Monarch Has Been Proposed for the Endangered Species List. It Still Needs Better Protections...

Pesticide overuse is driving declines in insect pollinator populations globally posing a threat to human food systems, terrestrial food webs, and global biodiversity.

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Arctic Defense Campaign@defendthearctic
17 Dec 2024
When it comes to people, wildlife, and the planet – it’s clear that keeping the Arctic free of ANY new oil and gas development is the only path forward. Watch, learn, and then join us in using your voice to help protect the Arctic. #ProtectTheArctic
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.@Energy’s analysis confirms the facts we’ve known for years: exporting liquified natural gas raises energy prices, fuels climate disasters, and slows progress towards clean energy solutions. ejus.tc/400b4Cw

Biden administration warns natural gas expansion would drive up domestic costs

New study shows LNG exports risk raising greenhouse gas emissions, hampering efforts to curtail climate crisis

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Wisconsin officials granted Enbridge permits for Line 5 in the same week they discovered this oil spill. What will it take to protect the Bad River watershed and the Great Lakes from a Line 5 disaster? ejus.tc/3Dh9bsn

Enbridge Line 6 oil spill raises alarm over Line 5 reroute risks, environmentalists warn

The Line 6 pipeline spill was first detected Nov. 11, three days later the DNR released the permit approval of the Line 5 reroute.

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Farmers across NY—small, mid-sized, co-ops, and family-run—deserve fair opportunities to thrive. The #GoodFoodNY Bill ensures public dollars support our local producers. Take action to get it signed into law. bit.ly/GFNYaction2024

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Most pesticides on the market have never been tested for their impact on the vast majority of insect pollinators. Earthjustice has petitioned the EPA, on behalf of the Xerces Society, to strengthen regulations and require essential data to protect these insect populations.
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Pesticide overuse is driving declines in insect pollinator populations globally posing a threat to human food systems, terrestrial food webs, and global biodiversity. ejus.tc/4gHVuBb

The Monarch Has Been Proposed for the Endangered Species List. It Still Needs Better Protections...

Pesticide overuse is driving declines in insect pollinator populations globally posing a threat to human food systems, terrestrial food webs, and global biodiversity.

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The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was groundbreaking in 1974. But in 2024, communities across the country, especially Black, Latino and Indigenous communities, still don’t have access to safe, affordable drinking water. ejus.tc/4fjCzeF

Earthjustice Marks 50th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act with Urgent Call for Reform

Political inaction, underfunding, and loopholes undermined the early success of our biggest drinking water protection law.

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The incoming Trump administration is looking to weaken the EPA and curb the scope of the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act in ways that will make our water unsafe. We are ready to fight this unpopular agenda in court.
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BREAKING: Earthjustice is suing the EPA on behalf of the Yurok Tribe, Alaska Community Action on Toxics, and the Center for Environmental Transformation over its weak decaBDE rule. This toxic flame retardant spreads through recycling & disposal, posing major health risks.
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Earthjustice and its clients urge the EPA to strengthen its regulations to protect communities and ecosystems entirely from this pervasive toxic threat. ejus.tc/4gbRvN3

Yes, Your Black Plastic Utensils May Be Harmful. Here’s What We’re Doing About It.

Black plastic items may contain a deadly flame retardant. We’re suing the government to keep it out of our homes.

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Earthjustice has filed two legal challenges to stop Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute, which would encircle the Bad River Band’s Reservation in northern Wisconsin, where the pipeline has trespassed for over a decade.
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The 41-mile project threatens at least 186 waterways, 101 acres of wetlands, and Lake Superior through blasting, trenching, and drilling—all despite widespread opposition.
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We’re fighting to protect Indigenous lands, ecosystems, and Lake Superior from this risky pipeline. Enbridge’s profits should never come before people or the planet. ejus.tc/3VqrW3o

An Oil Pipeline is Threatening the Great Lakes

The Line 5 pipeline has already leaked over 1 million gallons of oil to date and threatens the Great Lakes. Time is running out to stop one company’s dangerous plans to keep the oil flowing.

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ElectrifyNY@electrify_ny
6 Dec 2024
This week dozens of climate, clean air & community organizations called on @GovKathyHochul & @NYSDEC to support the full, on-time rollout of the life-saving Advanced #CleanTrucks rule. It’s time for New York to lead the way to a healthier future! electrifyny.org/wp-content/u…
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.@USFWS may strip grizzly protections, leaving them vulnerable to extermination. In response, Earthjustice and 14 partners are pushing for a new science-based recovery plan that connects isolated grizzly populations and ensures their long-term survival. ejus.tc/3DbUyGH
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ElectrifyNY@electrify_ny
9 Dec 2024
📣New York's #MegaWarehouseWatchlist is out👀 Research from @EDFCleanAir & @electrify_ny reveals which regions experience the highest burden of mega-warehouse pollution. 📄Visit our website to check out the research from @EDFCleanAir @electrify_ny: electrifyny.org/mega-warehou…
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AFRICAN CLIMATE ALLIANCE@AfrClimAlliance
5 Dec 2024
📢We have HUGE news: We took the government to court to fight for our future – and we won! 🧑‍⚖️In a landmark victory, the High Court of South Africa has ruled that the government’s plans for new coal-fired power stations are unconstitutional. ⚖️Learn more: africanclimatealliance.org/b…
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