Environmental Law Institute

As demand for data centers increases, so does concern for their environmental impact. In Northern Virginia, where data centers process nearly 70% of global digital traffic, these concerns hit particularly close to home. Join our webinar on December 6 for a look at what data center growth means for communities, for the energy transition, for environmental policy, and more! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e32HQpTj?

Urban and suburban areas are often home to a variety of wild animals, such as geese and foxes. New research sheds light on how local governments can integrate wild animal welfare considerations into municipal policies and programs, including planning and design of new green spaces, buildings, and roads. Join our webinar for a look at how local governments can take actions that benefit their residents, urban wildlife, and the environment! https://lnkd.in/eW7yjp8P

Last week the D.C. Circuit ruled that the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has no regulatory authority in implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). What does this decision mean for environmental practitioners and policymakers? In our latest blog, staff attorney Jarryd Page offers some reflections on the potential impacts of such a fundamental shift. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eEd5uvhS

Methane emissions account for roughly 16% of global greenhouse gas emissions and around 30% of the current rise in global temperature. The Methane Emissions Reduction Program (created by the Inflation Reduction Act) offers new pathways to reduce these harmful emissions, including through supporting methane monitoring and technology development. Join our expert panel to explore the role of third-party monitoring technology in reducing methane emissions in the US! Register for Thursday's event here: https://lnkd.in/e4uPc6nJ Panelists: Ethan Shenkman, Partner, Arnold & Porter, Moderator Robert Kester, Chief Technology Officer - Emissions, Honeywell Carrie Jenks, Executive Director, Environmental & Energy Law Program, Harvard Law School Erin Tullos, PhD, Senior Research Fellow, Energy Emissions Modeling and Data Lab of UT Austin Rosalie Winn, Director and Lead Counsel, Methane and Clean Air Policy, Environmental Defense Fund

Our research associates are critical to the work we do as an organization. In their two years at ELI, they have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and explore different career paths. Last year’s cohort joins the podcast to talk about their experiences at ELI and what they will take with them moving forward. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eMp2t9E

For decades Latinx communities have been on the frontlines of environmental justice issues. This past Hispanic Heritage Month offered a chance to reflect on these histories of injustice and activism as well as how Latinx communities are shaping climate justice moving forward. Read our latest blog for more! https://lnkd.in/eWu_mpdP

Addressing food security and the energy transition can go hand in hand. Agrivoltaics, the dual use of land for both renewable energy and agriculture, is one example of how this intersection is being tackled. Our latest blog post breaks down the advantages of agrivoltaics, the challenges it faces, and what steps can be taken to advance the practice further. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6x3nN3f

Increasing the availability of #plantbasedproteins can lead to environmental and health benefits for municipalities and provide consumers with more choice. From encouraging city agencies to serve one plant-based protein meal a week to adjusting city purchasing practices to recognizing restaurants that are expanding their plant-based offerings—there are many different approaches to take! In our latest podcast we talk with Rachel Atcheson, Angela Baucom, and Katie Cantrell about what their cities have done to make plant-based proteins more accessible and the benefits they are realizing. Listen at https://lnkd.in/eMp2t9E?

In DC on October 22? Join us for this year’s Firestone Policy Forum, focusing on the importance of equitable and sustainable EV infrastructure. As the need to reduce greenhouse gases becomes all the more urgent, so does the importance of decarbonizing the transportation sector. With more and more electric vehicles joining the roads, it is essential to ensure that our infrastructure can support this shift. This means matching the increased demand for electricity and creating new systems of generation in a way that is equitable and sustainable.? Join panelists Cynthia Williams, Rob Gramlich, Jeffrey Page, Beia Spiller, Andrew Wishnia and moderator Jordan Diamond as they cover a wide range of topics relating to the legal and political opportunities for an equitable transition towards sustainable transportation, including what infrastructure is needed, how it can be installed equitably, what opportunities there are for incentivization, and more. Registration is free! https://lnkd.in/eKhRT8fG??

Water system managers face the unique challenge of addressing PFAS in wastewater streams. Join our Monthly PFAS Briefing for a discussion on how the wastewater industry is handling increased PFAS monitoring, new regulations, and more! This month’s PFAS Briefing is co-sponsored by ELI’s Women in Environmental Law and Leadership initiative. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ecKXF5KY