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The people’s environmental law is finally restored

WebWhat's At Stake. Thanks in part to the advocacy of tens of thousands of Earthjustice supporters, o ne of the most effective federal laws for protecting communities from …

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New EPA Rule Will Cut Highly Toxic Lead Pollution from Copper …

WebWashington, D.C. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a new rule that will significantly reduce arsenic and lead emissions from …

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The Toxic Chemicals Hiding in Our Homes, and How We Can …

WebTrichloroethylene, or TCE, is a toxic, cancer-causing chemical used in stain removers, degreasers, and many industrial processes. Workers in TCE-related industries …

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Earthjustice: Because the earth needs a good lawyer

WebEarthjustice is the premier nonprofit public interest environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, to preserve …

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Breaking Down Toxic PFAS

WebOn Apr. 10, 2024, the EPA finalized the first nationwide limits on six highly toxic PFAS chemicals allowed in drinking water. This marked an important first step in protecting …

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We’re Suing to Save the Great Salt Lake From Going to Dust

WebOne Republican lawmaker said the state is sitting on “an environmental nuclear bomb” if state officials don’t take action. That’s why Earthjustice filed suit on …

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Earthjustice Applauds Restored NEPA Regulations as Fundamental …

WebSan Francisco, CA — . Today, the White House Council on Environmental Quality released its final phase II rule updating the National Environmental Policy Act …

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Environmental And Safety Advocates Call For Stronger Standards …

WebWashington, D.C. — This morning, leaders from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) received a clear message from more than 85,000 public comments …

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Environmental Rights Amendment Passes in New York

WebContact: Benjamin Brosseau, [email protected], (518) 217-8072. “The passage of the Environmental Rights Amendment in our State Constitution is a monumental victory …

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Secure Clean Water and Clean Air as Rights for All

WebThe Mercury and Air Toxics Standards has decreased dangerous mercury emissions from power plants by more than 80%.. Despite the health benefits of the protections — …

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How Dirty Hydrogen Projects Threaten Our Climate and Health

WebClimate experts and environmental justice communities are urging the federal government to ensure strict environmental integrity in funding for hydrogen projects. But the fossil fuel …

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Congress is Trying to Weaken the Endangered Species Act. Again.

WebAction Center; Action Alerts; The Action Tip Guide; Make a Tribute Gift; Manage Monthly Gift; Other Ways To Give; Donate; Search; We take on many of the …

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Over 300 Members of the Medical Community Urge Utah …

WebSalt Lake City, UT — . Over 300 medical professionals based in Utah and throughout the country have signed a letter warning Utah policymakers that unless …

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Chlorpyrifos in the United States: Harmful Health Effects and

WebSpecial Note: Information pertaining to the organophosphate pesticide chlorpyrifos was obtained in part from EPA’s 2016 human health risk assessment, which …

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Organophosphate Pesticides in the United States

WebAs the deadline looms, Earthjustice reviewed and extracted data from 17 organophosphate human health risk assessments, as well as agricultural pesticide …

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Acephate in the United States: Harmful Health Effects and …

WebU.S. EPA Human Health Risk Assessments for Acephate. Human Health Risk Assessments are conducted by the U.S. EPA to estimate the nature and probability of …

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Inter-American Court Ruling on La Oroya Case Sets Key Precedent …

WebSan José, Costa Rica — . The ruling of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in the case “Community of La Oroya vs. Peru” sets an important precedent for the …

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The People’s Environmental Law: National Environmental Policy Act

WebThe law ensures the federal government informs and engages the public it serves. The three basic principles of NEPA are: 1. Transparency. When the federal …

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What You Need To Know About Chlorpyrifos

WebChlorpyrifos is used on a wide variety of crops including apples, oranges, wheat, citrus, and other foods children eat daily. More than half of all apples and broccoli …

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Advocates Sue FDA to Force Decision on Cancer-Causing

WebBen Roussel, Earthjustice, (212) 255-2575. San Francisco, CA —. Today, a coalition of health, consumer and environmental advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit …

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The Environmental Impacts of Cryptomining

WebThe guidebook — "The Energy Bomb: How Proof-of-Work Cryptocurrency Mining Worsens the Climate Crisis and Harms Communities Now" — is the first to …

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