Julie Goodwin

Earthjustice invites D.C. bar members to meet Diane Seltzer, candidate for bar president, on April 22. You must RSVP at the link. Remember that voting begins on April 15, and that Diane's opponent is Brad Bondi. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/498vwymc

Trump Moves to Increase Logging in National Forests The president wants to circumvent environmental regulations to expand timber production, something sought by homebuilders and the construction industry.

Late on Saturday, Trump issued an executive order to boost timber harvest that could open the floodgates to clear-cutting of federal forests

"It's just about trying to cut as much as our forests as possible to line the pockets of timber industry executives.” -Blaine Miller-McFeeley, Earthjustice

The Trump Administration is Targeting National Monuments Now is the time to let the administration know we won't stand for selling America's public lands to the highest bidding polluter.

National monuments may be on the chopping block.

Despite bipartisan support for protecting public lands, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered agencies to produce action plans to carry out Trump's "energy first" agenda.

Buried in that order are instructions to review all national monuments.

How Trump Has Undermined U.S. Climate Policy President Trump has quickly transformed America’s approach to the environment, withholding funds and stretching the limits of presidential power.

In a few short weeks, President Trump has severely damaged the government’s ability to fight climate change, upending American environmental policy with moves that could have lasting implications for the country, and the planet.

Environmentalists Sue to Block Trump’s Offshore Drilling Plans

We're suing the Trump administration over an illegal order to revoke offshore oil drilling protections from most U.S. coastlines.

“A nearly identical effort by the first Trump administration to expand drilling was stopped by Earthjustice in federal court.”

The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Illinois. Take action--

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Environmentalists Gear Up to Fight Trump in Court As Trump pledges regulatory rollbacks, environmental groups say the administration’s aggressive cost-cutting tactics could make it easier for them to win some long-term battles.

Gearing up is right. Read more here ⤵️

It is time for complicit Catholics, in particular, to stop aiding and abetting cruelty by asserting that the Trump Administration is in any way pro-life. It is not. bit.ly/42MfKOa

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A cold morning walk before tuning into Nessel v. Enbridge arguments to support Michigan’s efforts to #StopLine5 and protect our Great Lakes.

Why Minnesota’s water future matters for everyone The Mille Lacs Band, in its concern about the proposed Tamarack nickel mine, is standing with all Minnesotans who understand that our fates are intertwined.

The proposed Tamarack nickel mine threatens Minnesota's vital water systems, with its footprint spanning both Mississippi and St. Croix River basins. This puts drinking water for millions at risk and endangers clean water access for generations to come. ejus.tc/42af6d8

‘I want to run away from here.’ Neighbors complain about pollution from St. Paul foundry. Northern Iron and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency are still engaged in a legal fight over pollution levels. Neighbors say dust and soot from the facility continues.

“The thing to remember is that Northern Iron has been operating illegally for years now,” Lorentz said.

An important article out of St. Paul this morning:

The Great Lakes hold one-fifth of the world's supply of surface freshwater, supplying drinking water to up to 40M people in the U.S. and Canada.

Despite the lakes' significance, Canadian oil giant Enbridge has been shuttling toxic fossil fuels through the Great Lakes since the 1950s.

20 environmental books to inspire you in the year ahead Here are 20 environmental books published in 2024 for readers of all ages and experience. They offer vision, knowledge, and a sense of wonder — necessary to help us build a better planet.

From Tove Jansson to a graphic novel on Emily Dickinson…Such a good list to get through 2025 ⤵️

Midwest Connection: “The monarch butterfly is now at risk of extinction. Its decline has been linked to pesticide use in the American Midwest. Pesticides are a threat to other insect pollinators as well.”

Learn more and take action here ⤵️

Enbridge pipeline spills nearly 70,000 gallons of crude oil in Jefferson County An Enbridge Energy pipeline in Jefferson County spilled nearly 70,000 gallons of crude oil underground. The DNR said it is investigating.

"Consider that in the very same week that DNR issued permits for Line 5 based on its conclusion that the risk for a spill would be 'low,' DNR was investigating a significant oil leak on another Enbridge pipeline in Wisconsin." #ShutDownLine5

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I fully agree with my 4 year old

So glad to see #ShutDownLine5 hashtags on Bluesky

Hydrogen Hubs Pose Risks to Communities and the Climate Earthjustice and our partners are held a community rally in Northwest Indiana’s industrial corridor near Chicago to demand clean hydrogen and make sure community voices are heard.

The U.S. can’t afford dirty hydrogen. $44M+ just went to hydrogen hubs in the Midwest & Gulf that risk harming communities & the climate.

Truly clean, green hydrogen must be powered by renewables—not fossil fuels.

Why decades-old, toxic PFAS foam is still contaminating northern Michigan waterways The Defense Department missed a deadline this fall to stop using a toxic firefighting foam that has caused widespread contamination across the country. In the small town of Oscoda, Michigan, a group o...

“Tests conducted by the state have found PFAS levels in the foam as high as 220,000 parts per trillion. […] Van Eten Lake and the other contaminated streams drain into #LakeHuron, one of the #GreatLakes and a source of drinking water for around 3 million people […].”

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Any Gyo Fujikawa books

The History of Earth Day - Earth Day Discover Earth Day's 50-Year Legacy, Uniting Billions Annually on April 22. Explore the Movement's History.

In April of 1970, #EarthDay wasn't just another date— it marked the start of a global movement to protect our planet. I am proud to be a part of that movement today.

Check out the full history of Earth Day on earthday.org: www.earthday.org/history/

Our Survival Depends on the Endangered Species Act Biodiversity is our strongest natural defense against climate change. The ESA is our best tool to protect it, writes Earthjustice President Abigail Dillen.

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