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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.

In the wake of President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and a likely diminishment in the federal role in addressing climate change, attention necessarily shifts to the actions of others in the governance chain, including…

(Washington, DC): Benjamin Raker, a recent graduate of Vanderbilt Law School, has been named the winner of the Environmental Law Institute’s 2016–2017 Henry L. Diamond Constitutional Environmental Law Writing Competition. Mr.…

(Washington, DC) -- As population growth increases pressure on finite water supplies, the Environmental Law Institute, Alliance for Water Efficiency, and…

Sharing platforms such as Uber and Airbnb now have multi-billion dollar valuations and command increasing market shares in the transportation and accommodation sectors. This is just a small piece of an exploding sector of economic activity, which…

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is delighted to announce a new member of its Leadership Council: Davina Pujari. “ELI is so pleased to have Davina join the ranks of our Leadership Council,” said ELI Leadership Council President Kathy Robb. “…

(Washington, DC): The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is delighted to announce a new member of its Leadership Council: Davina Pujari. “ELI is so pleased to have Davina join the ranks of our Leadership Council,” said ELI Leadership Council…

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is announcing five recipients of the prestigious 2017 National Wetland Awards. Now in its 28th year, the program has recognized over 200 individuals from across the country for their exceptional and…

(Washington, DC)—The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is announcing five recipients of the prestigious 2017 National Wetland Awards. Now in its 28th year, the program has recognized over 200 individuals from across the country for their…

Washington, D.C.:  In response to the growing demand for unbiased answers and analysis on how deregulatory initiatives by the new Administration and Congress will impact environmental protection, governance, and the rule of law, the…

In response to the growing demand for unbiased answers and analysis on how deregulatory initiatives by the new Administration and Congress will impact environmental protection, governance, and the rule of law, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI…