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The Environmental Law Institute is widely respected as “a nonpartisan organization specializing in legal analysis and not known for taking sides in political fights,” as the New York Times has noted. When members of the media, private bar, government, business, and public interest organizations seek expert information on environmental law and policy, they turn to ELI.Washington D.C. – As the need to reduce greenhouse gases becomes…
Washington, DC. The Environmental Law Institute is excited to announce Cynthia Williams as the recipient of the 2024 Environmental Achievement Award. Given annually, this award recognizes those who are leaders in their field and…
Washington, D.C. — The recent solar eclipse illustrates the awe and wonder people experience from nature. In today’s highly digitized society, the great outdoors is one of the few authentic places where people can experience the…
(Washington, D.C.): A report, released today, from the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) and Monterey Bay Aquarium demonstrates the U.S. government can make important progress toward its goal of eliminating the release of plastic into the…
(Washington, D.C.): The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors: R. Juge Gregg, Ebony Griffin-Guerrier, Daniel Hemel, and Carlton Waterhouse. ELI’s Board includes environmental leaders from all…
(Washington, D.C.)—As the world prepares for the Paris Climate Agreement’s first Global Stocktake, the Environmental Law Institute is proud to present the Firestone Policy Forum on October 24 in Washington, D.C. This timely event will convene…
(Washington, D.C.)—The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is proud to announce Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, a renowned atmospheric scientist and leading international weather-climate expert, as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Environmental…
(Washington, DC)— As the global movement for social and environmental justice gains momentum, we are in need of grounded and implementable solutions. The latest book from ELI Press–…
(Washington, D.C.): The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) today announced a new partnership, made possible thanks to a $250,000 grant from…
(Washington, DC): The Environmental Law Institute (ELI), the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO), and Dr. Jamie Donatuto, community…