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Politically Motivated Fish Opinion Voided
A judge has tossed out a biological opinion where political considerations prevailed over science.
Updated: July 1, 2009

Protecting the "Heart of California" from Urban Development
The primary zone of the California Delta is truly the heart of the state. This western watershed for the Sierra Nevada mountains is home to a multitude of wildlife and family farms, it also provides drinking water to millions of Californians. A recent proposal to allow 162 units of housing within this zone at Clarksburg was successfully challenged by Earthjustice and a coalition of local residents.
Updated: March 19, 2007

EPA Takes First Step in Addressing Risk Posed by Toxic Pesticide Drift
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took a first step today in addressing the harmful effects of pesticide...

Farm Workers and Allies Ask Gov’t to Protect Kids From Toxic Pesticide Drift
Luis Medellin and his three little sisters -- aged 5, 9 and 12 -- live in the middle of an orange grove in this...

Keeping Lake Tahoe Blue
Situated between Nevada and California, near the crest of the Sierra Mountains, Lake Tahoe is one of the deepest and...

Protecting Global Climate and Community Health from Oil Refinery Impacts
This case challenges the City of Richmond's approval of a major project at the Chevron oil refinery. The project could...