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.

Inside Tip: follow us on Twitter for #StateImpactAlerts

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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    You Can’t Spell ESG Without DEI

    December 5, 2023

    We speak with Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and David Glasgow, Executive Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU about ESG (short for Environmental, Social, and Governance), how it connects with DEI (short for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and how communities and advocates can be affected by practices and pushback related to ESG and DEI.

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    Getting the Lay of the Land: Environmental & Public Interest Law Career Info Session

    Nov 8, 2023

    This virtual open house was an opportunity for law students and recent graduates to learn about career opportunities in public interest, environmental, and public service fields.

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    A Missed Opportunity for Environmental & Energy Justice Engagement

    December 7, 2023

    A missed opportunity for EJ engagement at FERC’s recent conference; AGs continue to fight a pipeline expansion project; an anti-ESG lawsuit is filed in the New York Supreme Court; more.