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
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Making law work for people, places, and the planet
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The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) makes law work for people, places, and the planet. Since 1969, ELI has played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law, policy, and management, domestically and abroad. Today, we enter our fifth decade as an internationally recognized, non-partisan research and education center working to strengthen environmental protection by improving law and governance worldwide. ELI conducts research on a broad spectrum of issues, producing reports and offering policy recommendations on critical areas of environmental governance here in the United States as well as abroad. Capacity building programs for public officials, judges, citizens, and factory managers are a large part of ELI’s agenda. ELI educates and builds bridges among the various environmental stakeholders through our Membership Program, which convenes environmental professionals from all sectors and offers seminars on timely topics presented by leading experts and practitioners. ELI also advances innovative and pragmatic solutions to today's environmental challenges through various publications, including the The Environmental Forum®, ELR-The Environmental Law Reporter®, and ELI Press, our book division.
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http://www.eli.org
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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
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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
2024 Firestone Policy Forum: The Road to Equitable and Sustainable EV Infrastructure
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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
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Concerns about climate change have driven much of the recent development, implementation, and enforcement of laws and regulation. Many countries around the world have adopted new climate legislation, declared climate emergencies, and seen climate-related issues show up in their courts. The fourth installment of our series with UN Environment Programme will explore the many ways climate change is impacting the environmental rule of law and how it will impact future rulemaking. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVTGTpgF
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The Inflation Reduction Act is the largest legislative investment in climate and energy in American history. In the two years since it was passed, how successful has it been? Our panel of experts will break down implementation challenges, funding opportunities for project developers and frontline communities, and how the IRA is impacting the energy transition. Join us in person in San Francisco or online! https://lnkd.in/ezNVnCCr
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California is committed to the 30x30 project, part of an international framework to protect 30% of land and ocean area by 2030. As California pursues this goal, it is important that all perspectives, including indigenous, are taken into account. Our blog post examines how successfully California has incorporated indigenous voices into its conservation approach and where there is room for improvement. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eszuTh9e
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Due to their relatively low carbon footprint, plant-based proteins provide an excellent opportunity to minimize the carbon impact of our food. Cities across the country are taking steps to engage the public on the environmental and health benefits of these foods through educational programming, community food festivals, and more. In this installment of our Planted! series, Sarah Gardner, Naijha Wright-Brown, and Toby Park share their insights into community engagement on plant-based proteins. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eMp2t9E
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Join ELI for our Annual Supreme Court Review and Preview! The most recent Supreme Court term included several rulings on cases with significant impacts on environmental law. Our panel of experts will offer an overview of these key rulings and major takeaways from the Court’s last term, before turning to the cases likely to be considered in the upcoming term. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eF7h3vMk
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In 2022, the UN General Assembly recognized the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, emphasizing the interwoven relationship between human rights and the environment. But what does this right look like in practice? Join ELI for a special addition to our Summer School series using an international lens to explore how human rights intersect with environmental law across the world. Register here: https://lnkd.in/epenAs27