News & Events

The State Energy & Environmental Impact Center regularly hosts events and produces press releases, newsletters, and expert commentary on clean energy, climate and environmental regulations, rulemakings and litigation. See below for our most recent events and updates.

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We use the #StateImpactAlert hashtag to flag the latest significant climate, energy, and environmental actions at various federal agencies. The alerts include a brief description of the action, the agency or agencies behind it, the deadline for comments, the date of public meetings (if applicable), and the link to the proceeding.

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    What’s the Story? Why the Way You Talk about Climate Matters

    June 6, 2024

    Why storytelling is an ideal method for communicating about important topics; AGs go to court to protect public from harmful air pollutants; EPA faces a lawsuit over coal wastewater rule; more.

  • Podcast "The Art of Storytelling" with Neel Dhanesha and Tik Root

    The Art of Storytelling with Journalists Neel Dhanesha and Tik Root

    May 23, 2024

    We speak with science and climate journalists Neel Dhanesha and Tik Root about how storytelling shapes the way we learn. We take a look at how stories can be used to captivate an audience and convey a message effectively, and we also discuss how storytelling can be used in any field, including law.

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    ESG and Antitrust: An AG’s Perspective

    Apr 20, 2024

    Colorado AG Phil Weiser (NYU Law ’94) spoke about antitrust law and corporate commitments in the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) space.