Earthjustice.
US environmental litigation organization
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Earthjustice filed a lawsuit against a mining effort while the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued leases near American Samoa.Some support1 report
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Legal efforts are underway regarding oil and gas leasing in Alaska refuge areas, involving lawsuits and opposing briefs.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Environmental law centers filed lawsuits against the Montana Public Service Commission regarding its regulatory oversight.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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An Enbridge pipeline carrying oil and gas liquids experienced a spill near the Bad River Band, prompting intervention from Earthjustice.Some support5 reports
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Trump administration weakens ESA protections, leading to a lawsuit by Earthjustice.Well supported16 reports2 developments inside
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Howard Lutnick, National Marine Fisheries Service, and Earthjustice jointly sued over deep-sea mining lease findings.Some support3 reports
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EPA actions are scrutinized by Earthjustice as Colorado, New Mexico, and California pass laws restoring water and wetland protections.Some support1 report
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Campaign calls for transition away from fossil fuels in Los Angeles.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Advocacy groups, including Earthjustice and National Parks Conservation Association, condemn the finalized rule altering ESA habitat protection, comparing it to Civil Rights Act violations.Some support1 report
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Earthjustice monitored Shell Oil's risky operations in 2010.Some support1 report
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Earthjustice announced it would initiate legal action in court.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Litigation over resource management involves environmental law firm Earthjustice in Hawaii.Some support3 reports
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Earthjustice and local groups in Tucson advocate against a proposed policy rollback affecting state lands in Arizona.Some support1 report
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Wildfire smoke impacts air quality in Michigan, prompting experts to advise on monitoring gaps.Some support3 reports
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Plaintiffs, including Earthjustice, Center for Biological Diversity, and Sierra Club, filed a lawsuit against the administration.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Sierra Club and Earthjustice urged the Federal Aviation Administration not to repeal the ban on supersonic flight.Some support1 report
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Meta is expanding its Hyperion data center facility in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to five gigawatts capacity.Some support7 reports
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Earthjustice is challenging the government's failure to protect marine mammals.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Earthjustice and Nina Robertson discussed Carbon Capture and Storage (CCUS) policy for California.Some support1 report
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Trump's proclamation supports the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, while the administration faces a legal challenge from Earthjustice.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Meta partners with Entergy for gas power plants while facing challenges from Earthjustice and Burke over data transparency.Some support1 report
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Coal ash storage at Louisiana power plants is being tracked by Earthjustice amid LDEQ allowing federal protection violations.Some support1 report
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Heat is the primary cause of worker fatalities, which is leading to litigation pressure on regulatory bodies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.Some support1 report
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Tribal groups are challenging a tunnel project permit, requiring compliance with environmental law and involving the Michigan Public Service Commission.Some support4 reports
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Earthjustice lodged a complaint against the agency's decision, which involved the rescinding of a pipeline expansion waiver and the company receiving a cross-border permit from the President.Some support1 report
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A specific site, Homestead, is listed on the Superfund registry due to contamination, leading to an investigation by the EPA and a subsequent lawsuit filed by Earthjustice against DHS.Some support1 report
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AI companies are seeking off-world operational bases, with petitions challenging the environmental impact of these space plans.Some support2 reports
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Environmental groups jointly sued xAI regarding pollution from its data center in Southaven.Some support1 report
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Earthjustice argues against a gold mine proposal involving the Norton Sound Tribes.Some support3 reports
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Lawsuits and amicus briefs were filed regarding oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.Some support1 report
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Litigation challenges industrial wastewater injection permits involving Earthjustice and Great Falls.Some support1 report
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Dam operations on the Columbia and Snake Rivers are affecting flow and fish passage, leading to disagreement over spill impacts.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Coal ash contamination threatens Great Lakes environment.Some support1 report
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Litigation challenges the administration's resource management policy, while a proclamation allows commercial fishing in marine monuments.Some support1 report
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Earthjustice monitors proposed federal regulations while Indiana faces a heavy burden from coal ash byproduct.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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What's reaching Earthjustice
Events traced to Earthjustice, step by step, newest first- Gas release incident may boost Earthjustice's legal challenges to EnbridgeGas release incident may increase Earthjustice's opportunities for environmental litigation against EnbridgePossible
- Regulatory rollbacks may increase litigation targets for EarthjusticeRegulatory rollbacks over emissions could increase litigation targets for EarthjusticePossible
- ESA rollbacks undermine Earthjustice's legal fightNew ESA rules weaken protections Earthjustice fights forReported
Around Earthjustice this week
News at the entities that move Earthjustice most-
Donald Trump OperationalXi Jinping, Donald Trump, and Vladimir Putin conveyed requests to influence geopolitical outcomes and consider de-escalation steps.Moves Earthjustice
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EPA OperationalThe American Farm Bureau Federation sued the EPA over privacy violations related to an EPA rule, with Mary Kay representing the federation.Moves Earthjustice
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration OperationalResearch indicates that the El Niño climate pattern influences wildfire risk.Moves Earthjustice
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SpaceX OperationalElon Musk plans to give away SpaceX shares and responded to Anthropic's fund post, highlighting the companies' involvement in AI.Moves Earthjustice
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Florida StructuralCuban MiG fighters shot down Cessna planes, while Florida AG addressed a warrant for Castro.Moves Earthjustice
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New York OperationalDavid Skaith is seeking ideas from New York to boost tourism, capitalizing on the positive buzz generated by the World Cup.Moves Earthjustice
Connections
The 40 strongest of 83, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
Earthjustice actively uses legal challenges and advocacy to oppose policies and executive actions taken by Donald Trump and his administration.
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National Marine Fisheries Service Operational
Earthjustice actively challenges the regulatory decisions and plans of the National Marine Fisheries Service through ongoing litigation.
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Thomas Delehanty Structural
A serves as the dedicated legal counsel for B, representing the organization in its operational matters.
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Meta Operational
Earthjustice actively challenges Meta's corporate financing, data center projects, and environmental impact through investigations and litigation.
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EPA Operational
Earthjustice actively monitors, scrutinizes, and comments on the regulatory actions and proposals of the EPA.
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SpaceX Operational
Earthjustice actively challenges SpaceX's satellite plans and environmental impact claims through legal petitions and coalition demands.
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Florida Structural
Earthjustice operates within the regulatory framework of Florida and challenges its administrative actions through litigation.
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Kern County Transactional
Earthjustice is initiating legal action against a carbon storage project associated with Kern County.
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Federal Communications Commission Transactional
Earthjustice formally petitioned the FCC regarding the pausing of new project licenses.
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Enbridge Operational
Earthjustice actively challenges Enbridge's operations through legal representation of affected groups and organized litigation.
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New York Operational
Earthjustice actively engages with New York state law through litigation and commentary on legislative outcomes.
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Suncor Energy Operational
Earthjustice is actively litigating against Suncor on behalf of citizens.
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DHS Transactional
Earthjustice initiated a lawsuit against DHS concerning Freedom of Information Act requests.
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Center for Biological Diversity Operational
The two organizations are partners in environmental litigation, jointly representing plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the administration.
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Public Service Commission Operational
Earthjustice filed a lawsuit or complaint against the Public Service Commission.
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Montana Department of Environmental Quality Operational
Earthjustice actively challenges regulatory decisions made by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality through formal complaints.
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US Environmental Protection Agency Operational
Earthjustice actively challenges the US Environmental Protection Agency through legal action regarding chemical approvals.
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Hawaii Operational
Earthjustice uses its legal expertise to challenge resource management policies and permits issued by the state of Hawaii.
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Hyperion Operational
Earthjustice actively challenges and seeks to investigate the financing of Hyperion's data center project.
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Native American Rights Fund Operational
Earthjustice represented tribal groups in a legal challenge involving the Native American Rights Fund's constituency.
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Meta Transactional
Earthjustice formally requested an investigation into the financing and operational practices of Meta.
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Bridge Michigan Operational
Bridge Michigan collaborates with Earthjustice, providing expert advice regarding air quality monitoring gaps.
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John Day Dam Operational
Earthjustice is engaged in active policy disagreement regarding the dam's operational impacts and assessment.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Operational
NOAA's actions create friction and challenges for the environmental advocacy group Earthjustice.
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Federal Aviation Administration Operational
Earthjustice is actively urging the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the policy of supersonic flight bans.
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Louisiana Operational
Earthjustice monitors and critiques Louisiana's environmental and regulatory performance, using it as a case study for advocacy.
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Colón Structural
Colón is employed as an attorney by Earthjustice.
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Southern Environmental Law Center Operational
The two environmental law centers are actively coordinating by jointly filing a lawsuit regarding data center pollution.
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Michigan Operational
Earthjustice actively represents interests and challenges administrative policies within the jurisdiction of Michigan.
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Great Lakes Operational
Earthjustice monitors and advocates regarding specific environmental threats, such as coal ash contamination, impacting the Great Lakes ecosystem.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration Operational
Earthjustice's litigation pressure drives regulatory standard proposals by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Guam Transactional
Earthjustice provided legal representation for Guam in a lawsuit.
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Farm Service Agency Operational
Earthjustice filed a lawsuit challenging a policy implemented by the Farm Service Agency.
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Gunnison Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of broader policy clashes and legal challenges.
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Operational
Earthjustice monitors the DNR and publicly criticizes the agency regarding failures in regulatory enforcement.
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Idaho Shared context
Earthjustice has pending legal cases within the jurisdiction of Idaho.
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Brooke Rollins Operational
Earthjustice and Brooke Rollins are engaged in policy conflict regarding land management and the future of the roadless rule.
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John Stossel Operational
The two entities actively engage in a competitive debate regarding environmental claims and climate change impacts.
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Evergy Operational
they act on each other directly
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American Samoa Operational
Earthjustice actively represents Samoan advocates in a lawsuit concerning a lease sale in American Samoa.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
6 events- The day featured multiple unrelated events, including Trump's voting interference, an Air Force appeal over beach destruction, and environmental cases starting at the Supreme Court.
- An Enbridge pipeline carrying oil and gas liquids experienced a spill near the Bad River Band, prompting intervention from Earthjustice.
- Howard Lutnick, National Marine Fisheries Service, and Earthjustice jointly sued over deep-sea mining lease findings.
- EPA actions are scrutinized by Earthjustice as Colorado, New Mexico, and California pass laws restoring water and wetland protections.
- Advocacy groups, including Earthjustice and National Parks Conservation Association, condemn the finalized rule altering ESA habitat protection, comparing it to Civil Rights Act violations.
- Earthjustice monitored Shell Oil's risky operations in 2010.
August 2026
10 events- Earthjustice announced it would initiate legal action in court.
- Litigation over resource management involves environmental law firm Earthjustice in Hawaii.
- Earthjustice and local groups in Tucson advocate against a proposed policy rollback affecting state lands in Arizona.
- Wildfire smoke impacts air quality in Michigan, prompting experts to advise on monitoring gaps.
- Sierra Club and Earthjustice urged the Federal Aviation Administration not to repeal the ban on supersonic flight.
- Earthjustice and Nina Robertson discussed Carbon Capture and Storage (CCUS) policy for California.
- Meta partners with Entergy for gas power plants while facing challenges from Earthjustice and Burke over data transparency.
- Coal ash storage at Louisiana power plants is being tracked by Earthjustice amid LDEQ allowing federal protection violations.
- Heat is the primary cause of worker fatalities, which is leading to litigation pressure on regulatory bodies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Tribal groups are challenging a tunnel project permit, requiring compliance with environmental law and involving the Michigan Public Service Commission.
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July 2026
8 events- Trump administration weakens ESA protections, leading to a lawsuit by Earthjustice.
- Plaintiffs, including Earthjustice, Center for Biological Diversity, and Sierra Club, filed a lawsuit against the administration.
- Meta is expanding its Hyperion data center facility in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to five gigawatts capacity.
- Earthjustice lodged a complaint against the agency's decision, which involved the rescinding of a pipeline expansion waiver and the company receiving a cross-border permit from the President.
- A specific site, Homestead, is listed on the Superfund registry due to contamination, leading to an investigation by the EPA and a subsequent lawsuit filed by Earthjustice against DHS.
- AI companies are seeking off-world operational bases, with petitions challenging the environmental impact of these space plans.
- Environmental groups jointly sued xAI regarding pollution from its data center in Southaven.
- Earthjustice argues against a gold mine proposal involving the Norton Sound Tribes.
June 2026
10 events- Legal efforts are underway regarding oil and gas leasing in Alaska refuge areas, involving lawsuits and opposing briefs.
- Campaign calls for transition away from fossil fuels in Los Angeles.
- Earthjustice is challenging the government's failure to protect marine mammals.
- Trump's proclamation supports the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, while the administration faces a legal challenge from Earthjustice.
- Lawsuits and amicus briefs were filed regarding oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
- Litigation challenges industrial wastewater injection permits involving Earthjustice and Great Falls.
- Dam operations on the Columbia and Snake Rivers are affecting flow and fish passage, leading to disagreement over spill impacts.
- Coal ash contamination threatens Great Lakes environment.
- Litigation challenges the administration's resource management policy, while a proclamation allows commercial fishing in marine monuments.
- Earthjustice monitors proposed federal regulations while Indiana faces a heavy burden from coal ash byproduct.