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The report examines the proposed construction of the Jambi 1 and 2 mine mouth coal-fired power plants (CFPP), each with a capacity of 2x300 MW. It argues that these projects are unnecessary due to a significant electricity oversupply in the region, where PLN's generating capacity of 2,415 MW far exceeds the community's absorption of 1,333 MW. The document highlights severe social and ecological threats, including the potential for 1,100 premature deaths over 30 years from Jambi 1's pollution and the degradation of the Sekamis and Selempado rivers. It further notes that the projects are primarily designed to create a market for low-calorie coal rather than meet energy needs. Finally, it points to funding instability, specifically the reported withdrawal of China Huadian from the Jambi 2 project following President Xi Jinping's commitment to stop building new CFPPs abroad.

The document argues that the draft NPDES permit for the City of Everett Water Pollution Control Facility fails to meet legal requirements under the Clean Water Act and state law. It specifically demands the establishment of effluent limits for polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus). The authors highlight a 'hot spot' of PBDEs in the lower Snohomish River that impairs the immune systems of juvenile Chinook salmon, and they call for stringent pretreatment requirements for industrial users, including Boeing, landfills, and industrial laundries. The statement also advocates for a halt on the land application of biosolids until they are sampled for these persistent toxics.

A survey of 1,033 American adults in October 2023 shows that 72% believe global warming is happening, with 58% attributing it primarily to human causes. While 65% of respondents express worry about global warming and many identify specific local risks like power outages and extreme heat, a majority (65%) rarely or never discuss the topic with family and friends. Approximately 10% of respondents report symptoms of anxiety or depression linked to global warming. Despite these concerns, 60% of Americans disagree that it is too late to act, and 63% feel a personal responsibility to help reduce global warming.

The document outlines the environmental and health risks associated with hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and methane gas, highlighting the disproportionate impact on Indigenous communities in British Columbia and the role of methane in global warming.

The Fall 2024 report on 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that 73% of Americans believe global warming is happening, with 60% attributing it primarily to human activity. While 64% express worry about global warming and 49% claim to have personally experienced its effects, social engagement remains low, with 62% rarely or never discussing the issue with family and friends. The report also highlights significant concerns regarding local environmental risks, particularly extreme heat, air pollution, and power outages.

The Fall 2024 report on 'Climate Change in the American Mind' reveals that a strong majority of Americans (73%) believe global warming is happening, with 60% attributing it primarily to human causes. While 64% of adults express worry about global warming and many perceive it as a current harm to the United States, social engagement remains low, with 62% rarely or never discussing the topic with family and friends. The report also highlights significant concerns regarding local environmental risks, particularly extreme heat, air pollution, and power outages.

Earthjustice, a nonprofit public interest environmental law organization, reported total revenue of $170,827,511 and total expenses of $167,548,000 for the 2024 fiscal year. The organization focuses on protecting health, preserving ecosystems, and combating climate change through legal representation and advocacy. Its primary program areas include air and water pollution, biodiversity and wildlife, electrification and transportation, fossil fuel extraction and infrastructure, and toxics. Earthjustice also engages in limited lobbying, spending $3.1 million in fiscal year 2025 to influence legislation and regulations.

The document is a formal statement of opposition to S. 1281, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act. The authors argue that the bill would allow mining claimants to permanently occupy federal lands, construct waste dumps, and build infrastructure without the permits or fair market value payments currently required by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA). They contend that the bill could be weaponized to block renewable energy projects and would threaten environmental and cultural resources. The coalition suggests that critical mineral needs for the energy transition should instead be met through a circular minerals economy and carefully sited mines with high environmental standards.

Environmental organizations are urging the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to intensify enforcement at the Merom Generating Station in Sullivan County. Originally slated for retirement in 2023, the coal-fired plant was sold to Hallador Power Co., LLC and is now expected to operate indefinitely, partly to meet the high energy demands of a cryptocurrency mining operation run by AboutBit, LLC. The letter details a history of permit violations, including illegal levels of ammonia and iron in wastewater, excessive air opacity, and groundwater contamination from coal ash landfills. The authors argue that the plant's continued operation poses significant health risks and call for stricter monitoring, compliance plans, and fines.

The document provides a roadmap for aspiring environmental lawyers in England and Wales, detailing the legal framework they will work within and the professional routes available. It explains the distinction between solicitors and barristers and identifies employment opportunities across the private sector, public bodies like the Environment Agency and DEFRA, and NGOs such as Greenpeace International and WWF-UK. Additionally, it highlights professional networks like the UK Environmental Law Association (UKELA) and the Environmental Law Foundation (ELF) as resources for training and collaboration.

The document argues that mancozeb and its metabolite ethylene thiourea (ETU) pose unacceptable risks to human health and the environment, citing a 2021 European Union ban and deficiencies in Canada's regulatory oversight. The requesters claim the PMRA has failed to implement its own 2020 risk mitigation measures, ignored critical biomonitoring data showing widespread ETU exposure in Canadians, and relied on outdated US water monitoring data to underestimate cancer risks. They specifically highlight risks of endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, and harm to non-target arthropods, birds, and aquatic organisms, demanding a special review and the suspension of product renewals.

The document argues that the industrial agro-food model is a patriarchal capitalist system that causes systemic socio-environmental crises, disproportionately affecting women through land dispossession, health risks from toxic chemicals, and increased violence. It details how monocultures—such as palm oil, soy, and pineapple—lead to deforestation, water pollution, and the loss of food sovereignty. The report emphasizes that women are central to biodiversity conservation and calls for a transition toward a feminist economy and community-led land management to replace corporate-driven agro-extractivism.

A joint call by environmental, health, and consumer organisations urging EU policymakers to introduce a right to compensation (Article 79a IED) for victims of illegal industrial pollution. The authors argue that such a mechanism would protect fundamental rights, create a level playing field for industry by incentivising compliance, and harmonise existing fragmented national laws.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) outlines a values-based approach to scientist-community partnerships, emphasizing mutual respect, transparency, and the integration of community and Indigenous knowledge. The guide provides a step-by-step process for initiating collaborations, overcoming professional and social barriers, and ensuring equitable outcomes through tools like Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and restorative justice practices.

The report estimates the total quantifiable economic use value of water and freshwater ecosystems at US$58 trillion in 2021, representing 60% of global GDP. It argues that the world suffers from 'water blindness,' where direct use values (US$7.5 trillion) are prioritized over far more valuable indirect ecosystem services (US$50 trillion), such as water purification, flood regulation, and carbon sequestration. This undervaluation leads to overextraction, pollution, and habitat loss, with one-third of wetlands lost since 1970 and freshwater species populations declining by 83% on average. The document calls for a shift toward Nature-based Solutions, the implementation of the 'Freshwater Challenge' to restore 30% of degraded rivers and wetlands by 2030, and a fundamental change in how governments, businesses, and financial institutions value and manage water resources to build climate resilience.

GreenLatinos advocates for the U.S. Congress to fully fund the Department of the Interior to address the 'Nature Gap'—the disproportionate lack of access to natural spaces and health benefits for Latino communities. The organization highlights the severe underrepresentation of Latino history in the National Park Service and the lack of diversity within the federal workforce, noting that Latinas earn only 54 cents for every dollar earned by non-Hispanic white men. GreenLatinos calls for the equitable conservation of 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030 and the creation of more career paths in public land management for Latino communities.

The Yacarantã Collective, led by João, Yasmin, and Heitor, promotes syntropic agriculture in Rio Manso, Brazil, to counter the ecological damage caused by monoculture and pesticides. Starting in 2014 at Yacarantã Farm, the initiative evolved from a private project into a collective effort to empower vulnerable rural communities, particularly women. Following a devastating mining dam collapse in 2019, the collective expanded its outreach to over 400 impacted families, partnering with a Rural School to provide education on regenerative economy and sustainable agriculture. This led to the creation of the 'Margaridas' women's group, which established a community-based agroforestry system covering over 2,000 square meters with 400 seedlings and 30 types of vegetables.

The Earthjustice Northern Rockies office focuses on protecting biodiversity, safeguarding sacred Indigenous lands, defending water quality, and transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy through litigation and partnerships in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

A survey of 2,000 registered voters across four US states reveals high concern over food prices and strong support for agricultural policies that promote climate resilience, support small-scale farmers, and prioritize nutrition over commodity crop subsidies.

The report finds that a strong majority of Americans believe global warming is occurring and is mostly human-caused, with 66% expressing worry about the issue. While many perceive significant risks to their local communities and the United States—particularly from extreme heat, sea level rise, and wildfires—most Americans rarely discuss the topic with friends and family. The findings also indicate a general rejection of fatalism, with 66% disagreeing that it is too late to act, although a significant gap remains in public understanding of the strength of the scientific consensus on human-caused warming.