Earthjustice
Earthjustice is a nonprofit environmental law organization that provides legal representation to protect public lands, combat pollution, and fight for climate justice. Founded in 1971 as the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund, it has played a key role in landmark environmental cases, defending laws like the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act. Earthjustice has taken on major corporations and government agencies to stop harmful projects, including fossil fuel extraction and deforestation. While widely respected for its legal victories, some critics argue that legal action alone is not enough to address the climate crisis. Its motto, "Because the Earth needs a good lawyer," reflects its mission to use the courts to enforce environmental protections.