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New York’s “Relates to Setting a Conservation Goal for the State” Signed by Governor
January 11, 2023
New York Enacts Cumulative Impacts Bill
January 3, 2023
California Passes Suite of Environmental Bills as Session Comes to a Close
September 15, 2022
U.S. States are Pushing for Nationwide Biodiversity Protection
August 29, 2022
Delaware Flame Retardants Ban Becomes Law
August 18, 2022
Massachusetts Enacts Sweeping Climate Package
August 11, 2022
Washington, D.C. Passes Ban on Most Natural Gas Use in New Buildings
July 27, 2022
Rhode Island Expands Offshore Wind Development to Meet Climate Goals
June 29, 2022
Rhode Island Enacts 100% Renewable Energy by 2033 Standard
June 27, 2022
What California’s New Advanced Clean Car Rule Means for Other States
January 10, 2023
COP15: States on the International Biodiversity Stage
January 6, 2023
NCEL’s Year in Review – 2022
December 21, 2022
Reflections from COP27
December 5, 2022
The 2022 Midterms: Impacts on States and Environmental Policy
November 16, 2022
A Daily Look of NCEL at COP27
November 8, 2022
The Story of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA)
November 4, 2022
Native American Heritage Month 2022: Honoring Tribal Sovereignty and Self Determination
November 2, 2022
Restoring Biodiversity: How U.S. States are Protecting Life on Earth
October 4, 2022
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
Latino Legislators from 12 States and Puerto Rico Call on Administration to Ensure Equitable Conservation
June 6, 2022
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
Stateline: ‘Green Banks,’ Poised for Billions in Climate Funds, Draw States’ Attention
January 9, 2023
Solar Today Magazine: The Federal Green Revolution and You
December 19, 2022
The Seattle Times: WA can lead the way for the world in climate-change fight
December 18, 2022
Bethesda Beat: Opinion: Maryland’s efforts to fight climate change can lead the way for the world
December 17, 2022
E&E News: Dems will flex climate muscle after big wins in Mich., Minn.
December 16, 2022
WUN: Senator Euer attends White House meeting on environmental priorities
December 9, 2022
Bluestem Prarie: Rep. Hansen goes to Washington; attends White House convening with state legislative leaders
December 7, 2022
NCEL 2023 Legislator Briefing
January 25, 2023
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