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Emigrant Peak rises above the Paradise Valley and the Yellowstone River. (Matthew Brown / AP)

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.

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Jon Eagle Sr. (Stephen Yang for Earthjustice)

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.”

Wolverines, says journalist and wildlife biologist Douglas H. Chadwick, are “not afraid of anything. They climb peaks that human climbers turn back from. So they're just fearless, and they're tireless, and they got no end of attitude.” (Photo courtesy of Dale Pedersen)

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.

Residents who live near refineries draw attention to harmful pollution through “toxic tours” for elected officials, regulators, and community members. But more national pressure is needed to stop multi-billion dollar companies from freely polluting their communities. (Eric Kayne / Earthjustice)

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.

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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A worker of Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust helps a homeless woman after she took a test for COVID-19. (Eva Marie Uzcategui / AFP / Getty Images)

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.

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Photo Credits (top to bottom):
Matthew Brown / AP, Stephen Yang for Earthjustice, Photo courtesy of Dale Pedersen, Eric Kayne / Earthjustice, Eva Marie Uzcategui / AFP / Getty Images