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Policy Update

Vermont Enacts Nation’s First Clean Heat Standard

May 24, 2023

Policy Update

Maryland’s “POWER Act” Establishes One of the Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Goals

May 22, 2023

Policy Update

New York State’s Budget Includes Major Contributions to Climate Goals

May 16, 2023

Policy Update

Washington State Enacts Law to Reduce Three Sources of Plastic Pollution

May 10, 2023

Policy Update

How Are U.S. States Improving Protections for Pollinator Species in 2023?

May 9, 2023

Policy Update

Oregon Enacts Law to Remove Plastic Foam and PFAS From Food Containers

May 8, 2023

Policy Update

These States Are Working in 2023 to Limit Climate Pollution From Buildings

May 3, 2023

Policy Update

Illinois Sets Sights on Offshore Wind and Equitable Energy Transition

May 2, 2023

Policy Update

Washington State Lawmakers Pass Bill to Make Clean Energy Transition More Efficient

April 26, 2023

Blog

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month 2023

May 8, 2023

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2023 Mid-Session Highlights

April 21, 2023

Blog

A Message on NCEL Leadership

April 13, 2023

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Celebrating California Ocean Day — The Golden State’s Special Connection to the Ocean

April 11, 2023

Blog

Department of Transportation Announces Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program

April 7, 2023

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America the Beautiful Challenge: Federal Funds for Local Conservation

March 29, 2023

Blog

State Laws for Endangered and Threatened Species: Tale of the River Otter

March 20, 2023

Blog

EPA Proposes First Standards to Make Drinking Water Safer from PFAS Chemicals

March 17, 2023

Blog

The 2023 Farm Bill: An Opportunity to Improve Sustainable Agriculture

March 17, 2023

Press Release

NCEL Launches New ‘Zero Waste Policy Roadmap’ to Help U.S. States Eliminate Plastic Pollution

May 18, 2023

Press Release

Youth Outdoor Policy Partnership Releases 2022 Outdoor Policy Trends Report

April 18, 2023

Press Release

State Legislators Call for a Strong National Nature Assessment

March 31, 2023

Press Release

State Legislators Call for Creation of Climate Peace Clause to Ensure Climate Progress

March 30, 2023

Press Release

NCEL Announces 2023-2024 State Leads

February 13, 2023

Press Release

Statement on the Loss of Rep. Quentin “Q” Williams

January 5, 2023

Press Release

162 State Legislators Call on Congress to Provide Dedicated Federal Support for Wildlife Recovery

December 13, 2022

Press Release

State Legislators Call for HUD to Center Health and Climate in Public Housing

November 14, 2022

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Mississippi River Legislative Caucus Accepts 2022 Stewardship Award

September 8, 2022

NCEL in the News

Stateline: Offshore wind in the Midwest? Some Great Lakes leaders think so.

May 23, 2023

NCEL in the News

Penobscot Bay Pilot: Rep. Doudera introduces bill to establish clean hydrogen pilot program

May 6, 2023

NCEL in the News

KUNC: Mountain West states at center of movement to make a clean environment a constitutional right

April 25, 2023

NCEL in the News

Earth911: Civic Engagement for the Environment

April 19, 2023

NCEL in the News

Telegram & Gazette: Sen. Michael Moore: State must lead way for biodiversity

April 9, 2023

NCEL in the News

Stateline: Some States Want to Give You a Constitutional Right to a Clean Environment

April 6, 2023

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The News & Observer: Focus on toll from multiple pollution sources in some NC communities is expanding

March 24, 2023

NCEL in the News

The Portland Press Herald: Pine Tree Amendment would enshrine a constitutional right to a clean environment

March 22, 2023

NCEL in the News

Sustainable Brands: The Problem with Recycling, Part 1: How Can We Fix the Broken Plastic-Recycling System?

February 27, 2023

National Forum

2023 National Forum

February 3, 2023

Events

NCEL 2023 Legislator Briefing

January 25, 2023

Events

NCEL COP27 Events

November 3, 2022

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New England Climate Convening

October 11, 2022

Events

2022 Mississippi River Legislative Caucus Forum

September 12, 2022

National Forum

2022 National Forum

August 10, 2022

Events

2022 Upper Mississippi River Tour

June 14, 2022

Events

Winds of Change: State Perspectives on Building a Sustainable Offshore Wind Industry

June 3, 2022

Events

Southern Regional Environmental Legislators Conference

May 23, 2022

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