Don’t Settle for Less – New Federal Tools for EJ Advocacy
Environmental Justice (EJ) advocates have new tools and opportunities for engagement at the federal level because of many federal actions on EJ during the first half of 2022. This post highlights four developments and what they might mean for advocates.
The State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at NYU Law studies and supports the work of state attorneys general in defending, enforcing, and promoting strong laws and policies in the areas of climate, environmental justice, environmental protection, and clean energy.
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Attorney General Work
Through our research, fellows program, database, and events, the Center supports AGs by boosting capacity and shining a light on their work defending and promoting clean energy, climate, and environmental laws and policies.
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Projects & Reports
We regularly produce original research and analysis to serve as a centralized public source of information for ongoing AG initiatives and advance legal and policy analysis through resources like our Expanding AG EJ Practice and our FERC Judicial Review Tracker.
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News & Updates
Through Legally Speaking (our twice-monthly newsletter), social media, and our press releases and statements, we provide timely updates on the latest AG involvement on climate, clean energy, and environmental issues.
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Events
We host frequent events, workshops, and webinars that provide important background information to practitioners and enhance the public’s understanding of the importance of the clean energy, climate change and environmental matters that AGs are pursuing.
In the Media
- In West Virginia v. EPA, the Supreme Court Will Decide Whether We Act on Climate Change
Outside, by Wes Siler, 06/30/2022 - States Sue USPS, Saying They Ignored New Vehicle Environmental Concerns
Newsweek, by James McCandless, 06/06/2022 - States Are Tackling Climate, Using Federal Cash as Congress Lags
Bloomberg Law, by Zach Bright, 06/01/2022 - Seven White House climate staffers to watch
The Washington Post, by Maxine Joselow, 05/24/2022 - The Supreme Court May Soon Shut Down the Regulatory State. Let’s Use It While We Still Can.
The New Republic, by Timothy Noah, 03/22/2022 - Rooftop solar groups ask FERC to stop utilities from charging customers for anti-solar advocacy
PV Magazine, by William Driscoll, 02/24/2022
Issue Alerts
- U.S. Forest Service
Request for Information Regarding Wildfire Crisis Implementation Plan
Comments due 07/06/2022 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Stakeholder Meeting on OSHA Initiatives To Protect Workers From Heat-Related Hazards
Comments due 08/01/2022 - Department of Interior
Strengthening Public Trust in the Department of the Interior Law Enforcement Programs
Comments due 08/02/2022 - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Building for the Future Through Electric Regional Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation and Generator Interconnection
Comments due 08/17/2022 - Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Regulatory Improvements for Production and Utilization Facilities Transitioning to Decommissioning
Comments due 08/30/2022