'I'm passionate about trees, wildlife, biodiversity, air and water quality, our dependence on fossil fuels, trash and litter, agricultural sustainability, global warming, the atmosphere, everything!'

Learn more about Tennessee #StateLead Senator Heidi Campbell: ow.ly/8R4U50RHw4h

Washington, Sen. Marko Liias, has joined 10 other states in restricting neonicotinoid use. #Neonics are a top contributor to pollinator decline 🐝 Learn more in our policy update ⤵️ ncelenviro.org/articles/washi…

States are leaders in the transition to a resilient #cleanenergy grid⚡FERC released a historic rule improving regional transmission planning across the nation.

See how states are leading #transmission buildout here: ow.ly/eUTt50RHme5

Today we released a new report with Wildlands Network analyzing #habitatconnectivity policy over the past 25 years.

80% of habitat connectivity legislation has passed within the last 5 years.

Check out the drivers & trends and major takeaways: ➡️ ncelenviro.org/articles/new-r…

States are ensuring a clean and safe environment for all through #GreenAmendments . Check out the latest bills from MI and WI!

🌱At least 10 other states are considering similar bills.

Learn more about Green Amendments: ncelenviro.org/articles/michi…

NCEL staff visited #RhodeIsland last week!

Julia from our #EnvironmentalHealth team connected with state legislators in Providence about #PlasticPollution , zero-waste, and using federal funding to ensure a healthy environment.

Thanks to all the legislators that joined us!

❗Breaking❗The Vermont Legislature have voted to pass the Climate Superfund Act. S.259 holds major polluters accountable in Vermont.

The bill was sponsored by Senators Anne Watson for State Senate and Richard Sears Jr.

See the passed legislation: legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/20…

'We’ve long since passed the point where we can maintain the quality of life our generation, and the generations before us have enjoyed. I believe bold action is needed, and now.'

Learn more about Tennessee #StateLead Senator Senator Heidi Campbell: ow.ly/qTej50RzNq8

At least 10 states are considering #CommunitySolar legislation☀️

Colorado's Senator HansenForCO and Representative Rep. Alex Valdez have introduced community solar legislation that just passed the senate. See Stateline for more: stateline.org/2024/05/03/can…

At least 10 states are considering #CommunitySolar legislation.

'These projects help owners of farmland keep their farms, lower costs to ratepayers & enable everyone to participate in our transition to #cleanpower .' - Delegate Rip Sullivan

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Lawmakers from 10 states have introduced #CommunitySolar legislation - allowing those who can't install solar to still receive #CleanEnergy through their utilities☀️

Read more about how states are expanding community solar programs via Stateline stateline.org/2024/05/03/can…

Representative Michelle McGaw hosted a special guest at yesterday's House session: Julia Meltzer, the Zero Waste Coordinator of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, who was visiting Rhode Island to speak with legislators about environmental issues.

Rep. McGaw, who is a strong environmental advocate, noted that Julia is

The US recycles only 5% of plastics, with most ending up in landfills, incinerated, or released into the environment.

States are turning to EPR to hold producers accountable. Learn more about the 11 states considering legislation: ncelenviro.org/articles/produ…

Last week, the White House announced $3 billion in funding for states to replace toxic lead pipes, marking one step towards clean drinking water for all🚰 Learn more here: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Our Mid-Session Highlights for the 2024 Legislative Session are here! State legislators have been diligently working this session to protect and ensure a safe and thriving environment. Discover this legislative session's #EnvironmentalHealth legislation: ncelenviro.org/articles/2024-…

Yesterday President Biden announced $3 billion going to states to help replace #toxic lead pipes.

This means funding for every state and territory and will help address inequities in lead exposure.

Read more ⤵️ whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

'I enjoy problem-solving, and environmental restoration allows for some pretty unique opportunities to take on significant challenges.'

Learn more about Wisconsin Senator @senjacque and his work with NCEL in our latest legislator spotlight via link in bio.

Our 2024 Mid-Session Highlights are here! This year, legislators are hard at work on conservation issues ranging from habitat connectivity to #outdoorequity . Learn more about the #conservation legislation considered so far: ncelenviro.org/articles/2024-…