EARTHJUSTICE FOR THE RECORD
July 2019

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FROM THE FRONTLINES

How climate change is fueling extreme weather

Over the past century, massive increases in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases have caused the temperature on our planet to rise -- fueling climate disasters that will only get worse unless we take action. Read more:
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Beekeepers feel the sting of Trump administration's anti-science efforts

Last winter, beekeepers reported a record 40% loss of their colonies. Longtime beekeeper Jeff Anderson, says the picture is even grimmer if you look at bee losses across the entire year, particularly in the spring and summer when farmers are spraying pesticides. So why do regulators continue to approve anti-bee actions? Read More:
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On river's banks, tribe defends its heritage from mining threats

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin is fighting to stop the massive Back Forty Mine from being built on their ancestral lands, which include ancient garden beds, burial mounds, and sacred sites. We are honored to represent the Tribe in court. Read more:
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Fireflies' glow could soon be extinguished by human actions

Fireflies light up our nights -- and our imaginations. But human actions like spraying toxic pesticides are putting them and other critical bugs in danger. Read more:
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From the frontlines

Portraits from the Indigenous-led Frontline Oil & Gas Conference, with stories, lessons, and notes of hope shared by brave activists. Read more:
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QUOTABLE

"We oppose those who seek to divide, exclude, and sideline anyone who calls this country home."
-- Earthjustice Senior Vice President of Programs, Sam Sankar, released a statement in response to President Trump's recent racist and hateful rhetoric directed at four congresswomen of color.
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Get these "forever chemicals" out of our food and water
PFAS are toxic chemicals used in everyday products such as nonstick pans, food wrappers, and personal care products. Readily spread from sources of contamination, they persist in the environment and can remain in bodies for decades, which is why they are known as "forever chemicals." Yet no enforceable rules exist to protect our families from these dangerous substances:

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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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