In this issue: Earthjustice’s plans to double down on our climate work, what the nominee for EPA could mean for the environment, find out if there is a dirty hydrogen project being proposed in your community, reasons to be hopeful about the courts, and more.

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FROM THE FRONTLINES

What Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency could mean for our clean air and water

Former U.S. Congressman Lee Zeldin — who voted against clean water legislation at least 12 times and against clean air legislation at least half a dozen times — has been tapped to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Read more: [link removed]

Earthjustice’s plans to double down on our climate work

With President Trump’s return to office, where do we find hope for environmental progress? The good news is there are many places to turn that are far from a president’s reach. Earthjustice plans to double down on our state-based and regional work — because no election result will extend the planet’s climate deadlines. Read more: [link removed]

Reasons to be hopeful about the courts

Despite some worrisome recent decisions from the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority, there’s good news about the overall health of the federal court system. Here’s why the 200-plus lawyers at Earthjustice remain confident that the courts remain a place to effectively defend the environment. Read more: [link removed]

Is there a dirty hydrogen project proposed in your community?

The federal government is starting to award massive amounts of funding for seven “hydrogen hubs” across the country. The stakes are high for communities facing proposed hydrogen projects, particularly communities already overburdened by pollution. Learn more about the impacts of hydrogen projects and how you can help shape the plans for your local hub. Read more: [link removed]

An attorney reflects on landmark environmental cases in Hawaiʻi

Isaac Moriwake, longtime environmental attorney at Earthjustice, reflects on recent cases that now have potential to improve on the status quo. Read more: [link removed]

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

Hydrogen’s impact can vary dramatically depending on how it’s produced

Whether hydrogen is good for the climate and communities depends heavily on how it is produced, transported, and used. The Inflation Reduction Act unleashed an unprecedented amount of money for hydrogen tax credits. Oil and gas giants and other companies with schemes for making dirty hydrogen are vying for these subsidies. Tell the Department of Energy to ensure that these tax credits are only available for truly clean hydrogen.

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RAPID RESPONSE LEGAL FUND: If ever there was a time to act — it is now. Help us take on the fights ahead, and your donation will be matched $1:$1. DONATE: [link removed]
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WHO WE ARE

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

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