Media Advisory: State AGs Convening to Discuss State Climate Action, Their Role in Supporting U.S. Climate Progress
Join the State Impact Center and hear from state AGs during this virtual event on Wednesday, April 21 — part of U.S. Climate Action Week 2021.
April 15, 2021
The State Impact Center is hosting a panel of state attorneys general on Wednesday, April 21 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET for a conversation about the vital role that states and AGs play in the U.S. response to the climate crisis.
The event is part of U.S. Climate Action Week 2021, and will take place in advance of the Biden administration’s announcement of the United States’ new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. The conversation will also build upon the Center’s new report, Follow the Leaders: States Set Path to Accelerate U.S. Climate Progress.
Location: via Zoom. Please register here.
Date: Wednesday, April 21 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Confirmed Speakers
- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong
- Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison
- New York Attorney General Letitia James
- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul
The AGs will discuss their work defending their states’ policies to cut greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the public health and economic benefits of those policies. The AGs will also explore how the federal government can and should affirmatively support state-level climate policies and programs.
A confirmation email will include a link to join the event on April 21. Please feel free to forward this invitation to other members of the media.
We encourage you to submit questions in advance to [email protected]. We will also take questions during the event using the Q&A feature. Please contact [email protected] if you need technical support during the event.
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About the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center:
The State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan academic center at NYU School of Law. The Center is dedicated to working towards a healthy and safe environment, guided by inclusive and equitable principles. The Center studies and supports the work of state attorneys general (AGs) in defending, enforcing, and promoting strong laws and policies in the areas of climate, environmental justice, environmental protection, and clean energy.