EARTHJUSTICE FOR THE RECORD
May 2021

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FROM THE FRONTLINES

Court to EPA: Time’s up to ban this toxic pesticide

A court ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to finally ban chlorpyrifos, a toxic chemical sprayed on much of our fruits and vegetables. The agency has delayed on this before, so we’re ready to push them to finish the job. Read more:
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Back Forty mine developer backs off

After a five-year legal battle, the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin won a crucial victory when a mining company withdrew its permits for the proposed Back Forty mine. The mine would’ve polluted the Tribe’s namesake river and destroyed ancient burial mounds, dance rings, and culturally important sites. Read more:
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Putting the law in the hands of communities

Most of our environmental laws include a backup plan for communities: the right to go to court to vindicate the laws themselves. Here are two examples how Earthjustice puts environmental enforcement to work. Read more:
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6 ways Biden’s Jobs Plan will help the environment

As climate change drives more extreme weather, every state in the country is at risk for weather catastrophes unless we make major infrastructure improvements that move us away from fossil fuels and toward clean energy. Read more: [link removed]

Is climate change confusing the cicadas?

This year’s cicada boom is happening a few weeks earlier than usual. Environmental disturbances like this are just what scientists expect as the biodiversity and climate crises advance. Read more: [link removed]

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