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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.With more than two thousand cases filed in the United States courts where climate law, policy, or science play a central role, most judges – who are generalists – need tools to understand the scientific and technical evidence before them. The…
[Washington, DC] - The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is excited to announce Ben Grumbles and the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) as the 2025 recipients of the Environmental Achievement Award. In an era of complex environmental…
[Washington, D.C.] - The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is excited to announce Katie Mabardy as our new Vice President, Development. A dynamic fundraising professional, Katie brings with her years of experience driving significant revenue…
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…