Global Warming

Federal Legislation to Curb Global Warming Pollution

Earthjustice supports the Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act introduced by Senators Bernie Sanders (D-VT) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA), and the Safe Climate Act introduced by Representative Henry Waxman. Both bills call for an 80 percent reduction in the nation's greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (compared to 1990 levels).

 Learn more about the "Safe Climate Act"

 Going to The Supreme Court

After hearing arguments drafted by Earthjustice and others, the Supreme Court decided in April 2007 that the U.S. government has the authority to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases produced by motor vehicles. This landmark decision set the stage for numerous other state and federal global warming measures.

 Curbing Aircraft Emissions

Earthjustice has petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to set pollution rules for aircraft. The petitions ask EPA to assess the contributions to global warming caused by aircraft, and to adopt controls to reduce these unregulated emissions.

 Forcing the EPA to Address Ship Pollution

Earthjustice filed a petition to require the EPA to assess ships' contributions to global warming, seek public comment and issue rules to reduce this pollution or explain why it will not act.

 Protecting Against Cancer-Causing Coal Ash

Earthjustice is demanding federal regulation of toxic ash produced by coal-fired power plants. A recent EPA report found significant health risks posed by coal ash dumps. Federal action to regulate this waste—and to avoid serious damage to human health and our environment by demonstrating the real cost of coal power—also helps make way for more renewable energy.

 09/05/07
EPA Sued Over Ship Smokestack
Dirty fuel pollutes port cities, undermine local clean air efforts

 04/02/07
High Court Rules Clean Air Act Gives EPA Authority to Fight Global Warming
EPA must act immediately and issue motor vehicle regulations.