policy
March-ing Towards a Better Bottle Bill
Online/ZoomThursday, March 3rd @ 11:30 a.m. via Zoom February’s been busy. Since MassPIRG's 2022 kick off meeting on Feb. 3rd, two more senators have endorsed the Better Bottle Bill, bringing us up to 16 supporters in the Senate. And the…
Mapping PFAS: Tracing Legal and Policy Issues & Trends
Online/ZoomThursday, March 10th @ noon — 1:30 p.m. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are umbrella terms for thousands of potentially toxic "forever" chemicals found in many everyday household items and packaging of common items. The Biden Administration, as well as…
The Senate President and the Speaker: Insights on the Legislative Session and Beyond
Online/ZoomWednesday, March 23 @ 11:00 AM Beacon Hill has a full plate: Offshore wind, solar, and other climate change policies. Leftover ARPA funding and spending options. The FY 2023 budget. Tax cuts. Mental health care access. Prescription drug costs. Education…
Western Boot Camp on Environmental Law
OnlineThursdays, March 24, 31 & April 7 Since 1990, ELI has educated new and seasoned environmental professionals on the substance and practice of environmental law in our highly rated signature program, Environmental Law Boot Camp. Join ELI virtually on March 24, March 31,…
Environmental Law & Policy Annual Review (ELPAR) Conference
OnlineVirtual Conference Friday, March 25 @ 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Sponsored by the Environmental Law Institute and Vanderbilt University Law School. Cosponsored by the Women's Council on Energy and the Environment and the DC Bar Environment, Energy, and Natural…
Western Boot Camp on Environmental Law
OnlineThursdays, March 24, 31 & April 7 Since 1990, ELI has educated new and seasoned environmental professionals on the substance and practice of environmental law in our highly rated signature program, Environmental Law Boot Camp. Join ELI virtually on March 24, March 31,…
Western Boot Camp on Environmental Law
OnlineThursdays, March 24, 31 & April 7 Since 1990, ELI has educated new and seasoned environmental professionals on the substance and practice of environmental law in our highly rated signature program, Environmental Law Boot Camp. Join ELI virtually on March 24, March 31,…
Amending NEPA to Enhance Environmental Justice and Climate Change Assessments
OnlineThursday, April 21 @ 12:00 — 1:20 PM The Biden administration has proposed reversing a number of Trump administration changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations by requiring federal agencies to evaluate the direct, indirect, and cumulative environmental…
Phasing Out Fossils Fuels – Massachusetts Policy Roundup
Online/ZoomTuesday, May 24 @ Noon Ready to help pass another important and necessary climate bill? The MA House & Senate have each passed a climate bill this legislative session! They now have to work together to come up with one…
Public Workshop on Technical Potential of Solar Study
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MADepartment of Energy Resources ("DOER") is engaging the public in providing feedback on Solar siting policy. They are interested in hearing a variety of perspectives from stakeholders in different areas of the Commonwealth. The workshop will include information on their…
Environmental Justice Council Meeting
Online/ZoomThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is convening the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) for its next meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM. The meeting is estimated to last 2 hours. The EJC is appointed by…
MAPN Monthly Meeting: “How MA Officials are Helping Pollinators”
Online/ZoomMassachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) will be discussing what state agencies are currently doing to expand and improve pollinator habitat in the Commonwealth. Guests include: • Ryan Kingston, Sustainability Program Coordinator with the Leading by Example Program (DOER) • Tara Mitchell,…
Webinar: Circular Economy and the Future of Recycling in the US
Online/ZoomThis webinar will assess the impact that recycling, fast fashion, and policy have on promoting a circular economy and achieving a healthier standard of living for the environment and the well-being of people. Staff from the Center for Biological Diversity…
Massachusetts Policy Roundup
OnlineWhat’s happening with Massachusetts climate policy this year? Green Energy Consumers Alliance's advocates, Anna Vanderspek and Carrie Katan will explain what’s happening and how you can help influence climate policy. Executive director, Larry Chretien, will moderate. DATE: Monday, July 31…