
Expanding AG EJ Practice — A Resource
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
- 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 - US department names Biden official as new BOEM chief
Windpower Monthly, by Ian Griggs, 01/11/2023 - New BOEM Director Will Oversee Nation’s Offshore Wind Program
gCaptain, by Mike Shuler, 01/11/2023
Issue Alerts
- Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions
Comments due 02/06/2023 - Environmental Protection Agency
Expanded Proposal to Cut Methane Pollution
Comments due 02/13/2023 - Environmental Protection Agency
Notice of Proposed Rule for Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review
Comments due 02/13/2023 - Federal Trade Commission
Public Comment Requested on Updates to its Green Guides
Comments due 02/21/2023 - United States Patent and Trademark Office
Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program
Applications due 06/05/2023