With a team of more than 100 legal experts on staff and more than 600 active cases, Earthjustice is holding accountable those who threaten to harm our environment and break our bedrock environmental laws.

Emily Scott walks through the ruins of her house burned in the July 2018 Carr Fire in Shasta, CA. Climate change is making wildfires more ferocious. (John Locher/AP)

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.

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Earthjustice fights in court and on Capitol Hill for a livable planet for all. Join us today and we can take on the climate crisis together!

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Beekeeper Jeff Anderson says the Trump administration’s anti-bee and anti-science efforts are hurting his business. (Chris Jordan-Bloch/Earthjustice)

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?

Menominee youth gather at the mouth of the Menominee River with Tribal Chairman Douglas Cox and high school teacher Dawn Wilber. (Kiliii Yuyan for Earthjustice)

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.

A firefly lights up at dusk. (Jeremy_Hogan/Getty Images)

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.

Casey Camp-Horinek. Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, Councilwoman and Drumkeeper of the Ponca Pa Tha Tah. (Chris Jordan-Bloch/Earthjustice)

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

“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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Host an event for Earthjustice
What you need to know to host an event for Earthjustice that transforms concern into action and builds community and power. This is your opportunity to celebrate and share your passion with your friends — and to get them as inspired and excited as you about why the earth needs a good lawyer.

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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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Overruling Trump: We filed more than 120 lawsuits to hold the Trump administeation accountable to the law.

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