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Green Amendments in 2023: States Continue Efforts to Make a Healthy Environment a Legal Right
March 27, 2023
Hawaii Bill Would Reduce Packaging Waste 70% and Advance a Circular Economy
March 20, 2023
Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act Reintroduced in U.S. Congress
New Hampshire Considers New Avenues for Biodiversity Protection
March 13, 2023
Virginia Among States Moving Bills to Develop Offshore Wind Energy Sustainably and Equitably
March 1, 2023
States Are Focused on Improving Outdoor Engagement in 2023
February 22, 2023
Oregon Considers Bill to Improve Habitat Connectivity and Road Safety
February 9, 2023
Minnesota Commits to 100% Carbon-Free Electricity
February 7, 2023
New York’s “Relates to Setting a Conservation Goal for the State” Signed by Governor
January 11, 2023
America the Beautiful Challenge: Federal Funds for Local Conservation
March 29, 2023
State Laws for Endangered and Threatened Species: Tale of the River Otter
EPA Proposes First Standards to Make Drinking Water Safer from PFAS Chemicals
March 17, 2023
The 2023 Farm Bill: An Opportunity to Improve Sustainable Agriculture
Inflation Reduction Act: States and Implementation
March 16, 2023
Women’s History Month 2023: Women Lawmakers Working for a Healthier Planet
March 8, 2023
Understanding RTOs: ISO New England
February 21, 2023
Understanding RTOs: the PJM Interconnection
Black History Month 2023: Black Resistance and NCEL’s Commitment to Equity
February 13, 2023
NCEL Announces 2023-2024 State Leads
Statement on the Loss of Rep. Quentin “Q” Williams
January 5, 2023
162 State Legislators Call on Congress to Provide Dedicated Federal Support for Wildlife Recovery
December 13, 2022
State Legislators Call for HUD to Center Health and Climate in Public Housing
November 14, 2022
Mississippi River Legislative Caucus Accepts 2022 Stewardship Award
September 8, 2022
Legislators From 39 States Support DOE’s Proposed Gas Furnace Rule
September 6, 2022
NCEL Celebrates Four State Legislators for their Dedication to Environmental Issues
August 1, 2022
States Will Fill the Gap Caused by West Virginia vs EPA
June 30, 2022
State Legislators Call for PJM to Stop Charging Consumers Extra for Over-Procurement of Wasted Energy
June 16, 2022
The News & Observer: Focus on toll from multiple pollution sources in some NC communities is expanding
March 24, 2023
The Portland Press Herald: Pine Tree Amendment would enshrine a constitutional right to a clean environment
March 22, 2023
Sustainable Brands: The Problem with Recycling, Part 1: How Can We Fix the Broken Plastic-Recycling System?
February 27, 2023
Stateline: A Slew of State Proposals Shows the Threat of ‘Forever Chemicals’
February 14, 2023
The Virginia Pilot: Mixed bag of bills aimed at chemical pollution were introduced in the General Assembly. Here’s how they fared.
February 5, 2023
Stateline: States Reimagine Power Grids for Wind and Solar Future
January 25, 2023
Waste Dive: New York governor signs environmental justice law to reduce cumulative pollution impacts
January 13, 2023
Governing: The Biggest Issues to Watch in 2023
January 10, 2023
Stateline: ‘Green Banks,’ Poised for Billions in Climate Funds, Draw States’ Attention
January 9, 2023
NCEL 2023 Legislator Briefing
NCEL COP27 Events
November 3, 2022
New England Climate Convening
October 11, 2022
2022 Mississippi River Legislative Caucus Forum
September 12, 2022
2022 National Forum
August 10, 2022
2022 Upper Mississippi River Tour
June 14, 2022
Winds of Change: State Perspectives on Building a Sustainable Offshore Wind Industry
June 3, 2022
Southern Regional Environmental Legislators Conference
May 23, 2022
Outdoor Recreation Lessons from Nevada
May 2, 2022