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In a large open area surrounded by dense forest, a row of gas-power turbines are flanked by three tall cranes, and construction and other industrial equipment. Dirt roads lead into the area.
October 30, 2026

Court Denies xAI’s Motion to Dismiss Air Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s company

There are no exceptions that would allow this major source of air pollution to evade the law, and citizens have the right to defend themselves in Court against illegal pollution

A wide landscape photo with water in the foreground, a grassy plain filled with caribou and mountains and clouds on the distant horizon.
October 30, 2026

Court Hears Arguments in Legal Challenge to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s Leasing Program

Meanwhile, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, an Alaska-sponsored corporation, quietly submitted an exploration application to federal agencies

October 30, 2026

Court Rules to Keep Block on Destructive Mining Development in Mojave National Preserve

Colosseum Mine operations to remain closed as lawsuit proceeds

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June 16, 2026

The New York Times

D.O.J. Seeks to Halt Pollution Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s Data Center

Laura Thoms, Director of Enforcement, Earthjustice

“It’s remarkable for the United States to intervene on behalf of a polluter in a case like this. Ordinarily, they would intervene to enforce the law.”

February 17, 2026

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court may block thousands of lawsuits over Roundup weed killer

Patti Goldman, Attorney, Northwest Office

“When people use pesticides in their fields or on their lawns, they don’t expect to get cancer. Yet this happens, and when it does, state court lawsuits provide the only real path to accountability.”

January 14, 2026

Slate

It’s Responsible for One of the Worst Oil Disasters Ever. It’s Counting On Trump to Let It Do It Again.

Sam Sankar, SVP of Programs

“The first Trump administration saw oil companies as its ‘partners.’ The second Trump administration treats them as its ‘customers.’”