Climate
Protecting the Climate
Climate change is the most pressing and important issue facing the environment and our communities in the modern era. Crag helps build the capacity of grassroots efforts and works collaboratively to find creative solutions with our clients and partners.
We tackle climate change from all angles, trying to address the devastating effects of this pattern while working to prevent additional stressors by opposing fossil fuel infrastructure and pressuring the government to take action. Supporting coalition efforts, we help organizations and local residents navigate the complex legal and public decision-making systems, empowering communities to fight for their futures.
We have represented and supported communities from the North Slope of Alaska all the way down to the Southern Oregon coast, and communities in between, using a multi-pronged strategy to address climate threats.
What We’re Working On
Salish Sea Communities Fight Back against Fossil Fuels
On behalf of a large coalition of local groups, Crag challenged the expansion of the Tesoro oil refinery in Anacortes, Washington. Tesoro wanted to produce a new fossil fuel-based product called mixed xylenes. This product would have been made from refined crude oil...
Washington Youth Climate Case – League of Women Voters Washington
Washington Youth Climate Case Crag is representing the League of Women Voters of Washington in support of Washington youth who are challenging the state for its contributions to climate change. The Washington youth case was filed in 2018 and alleges the state...
Lost Valley Megadairy Challenge
Lost Valley Megadairy Challenge Crag has filed a protest to water rights for Lost Valley Farm, a 30,000-head mega dairy near the Columbia River, on behalf of a coalition of water protection, public health, and animal welfare organizations. The facility is...
Port Westward: Rezoning Farmland for Industrial Use
The Port of St. Helens has proposed rezoning 837 acres of farm land for industrial use to allow fossil fuel export. We are fighting to maintain the beautiful landscape, agricultural heritage, and economic livelihood this unique farmland provides.
Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex
The Klamath Basin contains five National Wildlife Refuges established to protect fish, wildlife, and waterfowl habitat. Unfortunately, the refuges have been severely damaged and degraded from competing commercial agricultural uses over the last century.
Federal Youth Climate Case – Juliana v. U.S.
In 2015, 21 youth plaintiffs filed a lawsuit asserting that through the U.S. government’s affirmative actions that cause climate change, it is violating their constitutional rights. We are representing the Oregon & U.S. League of Women Voters of Oregon as friends of the court.
Jordan Cove LNG Terminal
For nearly a decade, out-of-state energy speculators have attempted to construct a liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal and pipeline in Coos Bay, which would export fracked gas to Pacific countries. We are working to prevent this dangerous and environmentally-destructive project from being constructed.
Oregon Youth Climate Case
We are representing two courageous youth from Eugene, Oregon – Ollie Chernaik and Kelsey Juliana – who are both concerned that the State of Oregon is actively contributing to the devastating effects of climate change. These two young people have bravely chosen to stand up for their generation.