Abigail Dillen
President of Earthjustice and veteran environmental lawyer who leads litigation to defend environmental laws, hold polluters and government accountable, and advance climate and environmental justice.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 50min
What now for climate law? ⚖️ Abigail Dillen has answers.
Abigail Dillen, president of Earthjustice and a seasoned environmental lawyer, discusses the urgent state of climate law. She highlights the threats posed by current legal erosions and emphasizes the role of the courts in defending environmental justice. Abigail urges listeners to tackle the dangerous trends of deregulation and advocates for a new legal framework through Project Phoenix. With a focus on collaborative litigation and community support, she inspires action to rethink and strengthen environmental laws for a sustainable future.
Apr 16, 2025 • 56min
How President Trump Aims to Dismantle Environmental Protections
Ethan Elkind, a climate law expert from UC Berkeley, delves into Trump’s executive orders threatening California's environmental policies. Abigail Dillen of Earthjustice discusses legal battles against these rollbacks. Lisa Friedman from The New York Times sheds light on the repercussions of these actions, particularly on federal agencies and research funding. Sonia Aggarwal, former Biden climate advisor, highlights the economic implications for clean energy and electric vehicles. Together, they explore the balance of power between state and federal authorities in combating climate change.
