Clearing the Path for Climate Action: A Conversation with New State AGs
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
- NJ joins legal battle over interstate pipeline
NJ Spotlight News, by Tom Johnson, 08/11/2023 - Aggressive Litigation Expected Over 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water
New Jersey Law Journal, by Colleen Murphy, 07/13/2023 - 'We're Not Going to Pay for Our Own Destruction': Republican State AGs Push Against ESG
National Law Journal, by Christine Schiffner, 05/22/2023 - Supreme Court buffers state climate rules from legal assault
E&E News, by Pamela King, Marc Heller, 05/11/2023 - As Attorneys Predict New Wave of Litigation Involving PFAS, Some Wonder if it's Time For a Bailout
The National Law Journal, by Christine Schiffner, 04/24/2023 - Letitia James protests proposal to ship frozen ethane gas by train through NY
Times Union, by Rick Karlin, 03/07/2023
Issue Alerts
- Department of Energy
Coordination of Federal Authorizations for Electric Transmission Facilities
Comments due 10/02/2023 - Department of Agriculture
Food Distribution Programs: Improving Access and Parity
Comments due 10/13/2023 - Environmental Protection Agency
Clean Water Act Section 404 Tribal and State Program Regulation
Comments due 10/13/2023 - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
CAFE Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans
Cmoments due 10/16/2023 - Department of Energy
Energy Conservation Test Procedures for Commercial Package Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
Comments due 10/16/2023