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A briefing by Earthjustice criticizing the Biden administration's April 9, 2021, decision to allow the Dakota Access Pipeline to continue operating while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts a court-ordered environmental review.

On March 10, 2021, Michael S. Regan was confirmed as head of the EPA. Earthjustice outlines Regan's background in environmental advocacy and identifies key priorities for the agency, including the restoration of the National Environmental Policy Act, stricter chemical pollution standards, and a transition to a 100 percent clean energy economy that prioritizes marginalized communities.

A briefing by Earthjustice regarding the confirmation of Merrick Garland as Attorney General, detailing his legal background and the role of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its Environment & Natural Resources Division (ENRD) in enforcing environmental laws.

Earthjustice and Vote Solar successfully intervened in several legal proceedings before the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to block utility efforts to restrict rooftop solar and expand fossil fuel infrastructure. Key victories include stopping a $160 million expansion of the Newman Generating Station in 2021, preventing El Paso Electric from creating a discriminatory rate class for solar customers in 2015, and defeating a rate hike for renewable energy producers by Southwestern Public Service Company in 2016.

Earthjustice issued a statement regarding President-elect Joe Biden's nomination of Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture, outlining priorities for the role including climate change mitigation, the restoration of forest protections, and the creation of a sustainable food system.

Earthjustice issued a statement following the election of Joe Biden, outlining specific environmental and climate demands for the new administration and emphasizing the need for justice and equity for BIPOC communities.

Earthjustice issued a statement supporting legal efforts and peaceful protests to ensure a full and fair count of the 2020 election votes, arguing that the health of democracy and the rule of law are essential for the organization's ability to protect the environment and climate.

Earthjustice is legally challenging Arch Coal's expansion plans in Colorado's West Elk Wilderness Area and Sunset Roadless Area. The case focuses on the illegality of road-building exemptions under the 2012 Colorado Roadless Rule and the environmental impact of the West Elk mine, which is Colorado's largest industrial source of methane.

This guide from Earthjustice introduces the Better Lead Policy toolkit, which provides community advocates with resources to implement primary prevention practices to identify and remediate lead hazards before children are poisoned.

Earthjustice issued a statement opposing the nomination of Andrew Wheeler to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), arguing that his leadership serves the interests of polluters and promotes climate denial.

Earthjustice issued a statement regarding the death of Judge William Newsom, a former member of the organization's Board of Trustees and a dedicated environmental advocate.

Trip Van Noppen announces his departure as president of Earthjustice after over a decade, handing leadership to Abigail Dillen on October 1. He highlights the organization's growth to over 120 litigators, its legal victories against the Trump administration regarding pesticides and smog standards, and its expansion into the Midwest via a new Chicago office and an expanded international program.

Earthjustice issued a statement opposing the House's Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, citing significant budget cuts to environmental agencies and policy provisions that favor corporate polluters over public health and conservation.

A statement from Earthjustice President Trip Van Noppen criticizing a United States Supreme Court decision to uphold President Donald Trump's travel ban.

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, supported by Earthjustice, is pursuing legal action to prevent the development of the Back Forty Mine, an open-pit metallic sulfide mine proposed for a site on the Wisconsin-Michigan border near the Menominee River.

Earthjustice criticizes the National Monument Creation and Protection Act introduced by Rep. Rob Bishop, arguing that the bill seeks to dismantle the Antiquities Act to facilitate private industry exploitation of federal lands and waters for oil, gas, and coal.

Earthjustice, representing the Greater Yellowstone Coalition and Park County Environmental Council, filed a lawsuit on September 22, 2017, to challenge the Montana Department of Environmental Quality's approval of gold mineral exploration by Lucky Minerals in Emigrant Gulch, Paradise Valley.

A guest blog post by President Tommy Remengesau of Palau responding to the United States' decision to exit the Paris Agreement, detailing Palau's own climate commitments and calling for global leadership in the transition to clean energy.

Earthjustice condemns the U.S. Senate Republicans' decision to change Senate rules to override Democratic opposition to the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, arguing that this 'nuclear option' undermines judicial independence and threatens public interest advocacy for environmental rights.

Earthjustice statement arguing that Scott Pruitt is unfit to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to his history of litigation against the agency, climate change denial, and opposition to federal environmental regulations.