EARTHJUSTICE FOR THE RECORD
April 2021

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FROM THE FRONTLINES

What is the biodiversity crisis?

Scientists predict that on our current trajectory of habitat loss and climate change, between one third and one half of all species will face extinction by the end of this century. Here’s what that means for humans and the world’s ecosystems and what we can do to achieve transformative change. Read more:
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Removing four dams could save wild salmon from extinction

Our case to protect salmon in the Columbia-Snake River ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest is at the intersection of the two main drivers of biodiversity loss — habitat destruction and climate change. Learn about our long legal fight to restore the Lower Snake River and bring back million-strong salmon runs. Read more:
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Why a healthy old-growth forest is good for the planet

Scientists have called the Tongass National Forest in Alaska the “lungs of our country” because it can store close to a billion tons of climate-warming carbon — keeping it from being released into the atmosphere. With less than a decade left before the damage from climate change becomes irreversible, we need these trees now more than ever. Read more:
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How 600 years of environmental violence is still harming Black communities

Environmentalism will only succeed by acknowledging that injustices against Black and Indigenous people happen alongside the destruction of the earth. Read more: [link removed]

What’s next for the Paris Climate Agreement?

The U.S. is back in the Paris Agreement, after President Biden reversed the Trump administration’s withdrawal. At this make-or-break moment for our planet, Earthjustice is advancing bold and equitable climate solutions to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and keep our planet livable. Read more: [link removed]

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

We need a National Biodiversity Strategy

In the early days of his presidency, President Biden issued an Executive Order to tackle the climate crisis at home and abroad and committed the United States to protect 30% of U.S. lands and water by 2030. Urge the Biden administration to follow through on this commitment and see to it that we establish a National Biodiversity Strategy:

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This Earth Day, invest in a healthy environment. Become a monthly donor and your first 12 gifts will be matched $3-to-$1!
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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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