Plastics Litigation Tracker
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
- Letitia James protests proposal to ship frozen ethane gas by train through NY
Times Union, by Rick Karlin, 03/07/2023 - Attorneys general call for federal protections against deadly workplace heat
The Hill, by Saul Elbein, 02/09/2023 - Danone lawsuit could be test case for new war on plastic
Financial Times, by Peggy Hollinger, 01/17/2023 - DOI’s Klein Picked to Run Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
RTO Insider, by James Downing, 01/11/2023 - Liz Klein named director at BOEM as Amanda Lefton departs after two years
Riviera, by David Foxwell, 01/11/2023 - Elizabeth Klein named BOEM director to oversee offshore energy
Offshore Mag, 01/11/2023
Issue Alerts
- Environmental Protection Agency
Reconsideration of NAAQS for Particulate Matter
Comments due 03/28/2023 - Environmental Protection Agency
$40M in Grants for Tribes to Improve Recycling Infrastructure
Applications due 04/04/2023 - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Applications for Permits To Site Interstate Electric Transmission Facilities
Comments due 04/17/2023 - Federal Trade Commission
Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
Comments due 04/24/2023 - Consumer Product Safety Commission
Chronic Hazards Associated With Gas Ranges and Proposed Solutions
Comments due 05/08/2023