Insights

Anti-ESG Laws Cost States and Cities Billions

“In the face of fires, record heat, floods and other extreme weather events across the country, House Republicans are using much of July to oppose financial transparency related to climate risks and to attack investor freedoms. Their reckless course endangers not just the planet but also the financial stability of Americans’ retirement savings and pensions.”

EPA should follow Maryland’s lead and strengthen landfill standards

“Landfills stink. Worse, they emit hazardous air pollutants, precursors to ozone and particulate matter, and methane — a super-potent greenhouse gas with about 80 times the near-term warming power of carbon dioxide. Progress in Maryland and other states shows landfill methane reductions are possible to achieve at low cost and right away.”

The National Association of Attorneys General Has a Unique Opportunity to Demystify ESG Investing

Student Blog Series

Across the country, AGs are responsible for investigating and prosecuting environmental, social, and governance related misconduct. But lately, “ESG” has become a controversial three-letter acronym driving division among AGs. In this moment, NAAG has a unique opportunity to reframe the dialogue by educating its membership about ESG in a technical manner.

Add This to Your Beach Bag! What to Read, Listen to, and Watch this Summer

Are you looking for training sessions, webinars, events, and other information about environmental law careers to share with your interns? Look no further!

The High Court’s Environmental Docket Continues to Make Waves

“In the Courts” Column: The Supreme Court decided two cases in May that will have profound implications for environmental protection around the country, Sackett v. EPA and National Pork Producers Council v. Ross.

Reflections on FERC’s Environmental Justice Roundtable

Organizations and individuals recently submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) following its Roundtable on Environmental Justice and Equity in Infrastructure Permitting. This post discusses a few themes from some of the comments.

Pigs Fly! SCOTUS Upholds State Sovereignty in CA Pork Case

Last week, SCOTUS upheld a California ballot initiative addressing animal cruelty in the pork industry against a dormant Commerce Clause challenge, affirming states’ authority to tackle far-reaching problems. The decision offers four key takeaways for states seeking to regulate complex environmental, energy, and climate issues that involve effects in other states.

Winds of Change: Developing a Domestic Supply Chain & Good Jobs in the Offshore Wind Sector

The buzz around the nascent offshore wind sector is palpable, with huge amounts of untapped power, waiting to be unleashed. But the U.S. lacks a domestic offshore wind supply chain, and the anticipated job growth will need to be accompanied by strong labor parameters in place to ensure that these jobs will be good jobs.

A Call from Communities to Remove Barriers to Access EPA's EJ Grants

A wave of community-based and resident-led organizations recently submitted comments calling for the removal of systemic barriers to participation in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program.

Growing Calls for a More Just, Climate-Savvy Farm Bill

There has been a flurry of climate justice advocacy in recent weeks—from social media posts to rallies at the capitol—around the Farm Bill. So what is the Farm Bill, what does it have to do with climate justice, and why does it matter right now?

Not an Afterthought: Remedies Receiving Their Day in Court

“In the Courts” Column: There is news in the world of remedies for agencies that violate the law. These developments could have repercussions for any incoming president seeking to roll back the prior administration’s policies, as well as implication for parties seeking to avert environmental harms.

Tracking Pro-Environmental Federal Litigation by AGs

Updated April 6, 2023

This resource tracks pro-envi­ron­men­tal lit­i­ga­tion brought by AGs dur­ing the Biden and Trump admin­is­tra­tions, breaking down the wins & losses during each administration. The tracker will be updated as pending cases are resolved and new cases are brought.