It's Gettin' Hot in Here: Extreme Heat and Urban Heat Islands
Heat islands create a multitude of issues, such as health problems, increased energy consumption and related costs, and various ecological issues. Many are working on solutions to this growing concern.
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
- How the Supreme Court ‘shadow docket’ shaped climate doctrine
E&E News, by Pamela King, 07/29/2022 - Here's the full roster of White House climate office staffers
E&E News, by Kelsey Brugger, Robin Bravender, 07/14/2022 - Meet the officials shaping Biden’s offshore energy strategy
E&E News, by Heather Richards, 07/13/2022 - What's on and off the table for post-SCOTUS climate action
E&E News, by Carlos Anchondo, David Iaconangelo, Niina H. Farah, 07/05/2022 - 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
Issue Alerts
- 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 - United States Patent and Trademark Office
Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program
Applications due 06/05/2023