EARTHJUSTICE FOR THE RECORD
December 2020

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FROM THE FRONTLINES

Court deals a final blow to mining plan near Yellowstone

Paradise Valley, the northern gateway to Yellowstone National Park, is now safe from a destructive mining project after the Montana Supreme Court ruled against a Canadian company’s bid to mine there for gold. Read more:
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An open letter to DAPL

“My ancestors signed treaties with the U.S. government in the hopes that their grandchildren would have a future. And yet our experience is that the United States does not honor the treaties of their grandfathers.” Read more:
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Keeping the wolverine wild in a climate crisis

Wolverines are among the fiercest creatures on the planet, yet even they are fighting to survive in a warming world. This week we sued the Trump administration for failing to protect wolverines under the Endangered Species Act. Read more:
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Civil rights victory in Texas is a model for environmental progress nationwide

The state of Texas has agreed to lift language-access barriers when providing critical information for communities to participate in decisions that affect their environment and health. Such progress is vital in many other parts of the country in order to build environmental awareness and unlock civic power in communities. Read more: [link removed]

A look back as we move forward

In the global pandemic, our lives and work changed. Court arguments were delivered virtually. Legal filings carefully mailed. But two things remained constant: your unwavering support, and Earthjustice’s work to hold the powerful accountable. A look back at what we did together this year. Read more: [link removed]

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

Undo the damage to endangered species
Amid a dramatic extinction crisis, the Trump administration spent its four years in power adding fuel to the fire by undermining the Endangered Species Act and other laws that protect wildlife. We need a National Biodiversity Strategy:

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